Celebrating the Expansion of Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve

You are invited to join us on Sunday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m. for a special tour of the newly expanded Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve.

Thanks to the incredible support of our members and partners, Ontario Nature has successfully protected an additional property within this remarkable dune ecosystem on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula. Located inland from the eastern shore of Lake Huron, the Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve is one of the best remaining complexes of beach ridges, sand plains, sand dunes and swales in the region.

This nature reserve lies within the Sauble Falls North Area of Natural and Scientific Interest, a globally significant landscape that supports rare coastal dune and wetland habitats. The area is home to several provincially rare plant species, including long‑leaved reed grass, dwarf lake iris, and stiff yellow flax. These habitats also provide refuge for a variety of wildlife, including the provincially threatened Massasauga rattlesnake, as well as birds such as the red‑shouldered hawk and Cooper’s hawk.

Ontario Nature staff and local naturalists will guide an interpretive walk through the nature reserve to showcase this unique landscape and the species that depend on it. Along the way, you will learn more about the ecological importance of Great Lakes coastal dunes and how your support helped make this conservation success possible.

Schedule:
11:00am: Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
11:30am: Tour of the Property
1:00pm: Lunch
1:30pm: Closing

Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve is the Territory of the Anishinabek Nation, known collectively as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, the traditional keepers of this land. Ontario Nature is grateful to share the responsibility of caring for this special place.

See the Wildlife We Spotted on our Trail Camera

Additional Details
– This event will take place rain or shine
– We will be walking off-trail on uneven terrain for approximately 1km through sandy and natural areas
– Sturdy footwear or rainboots is recommended as conditions may be uneven in dune and forest areas
– We understand that plans change, please let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to others
– A reminder email with additional details will be sent to participants in early May

– Water, drinks, and a light lunch will be provided, but please bring a reusable water bottle

Washroom facilities will be available.

Space is limited. Please register by Sunday, May 18.

If you have questions about the event or accessibility, please contact Kayla at kaylas@ontarionature.org or 1-800-440-2366 ext. 242.

The property is located about one-kilometer due west of Sauble Falls. There is minimal parking at the nature reserve access point; stay tuned for parking information and directions in your pre-event email!

This project was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Federal Department of Environment and Climate Change, as well as through the support of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks’ Greenlands Conservation Partnership program, Echo Foundation, Waterloo Region Nature, and many Ontario Nature members. We are grateful to everyone who contributed towards safeguarding this incredible place forever.

By participating in the event, you agree to abide by the Event Code of Conduct.