McDarker winter spruce

The Conservancy purchased this 20 hectare property in 1999 with funds provided by Amy and Dave Darker. The McDarker Wetland is a fine example of northern habitats fron in the South Sparrow Lake area.

Unique features of this property

• densely treed by Black Spruce, Cedar, White Birch and a variety of other conifers on deep peat soils
• boggy conditions frequently experience spring flooding
• acidic soils support rare orchids and northern wildflowers
• home to resident Moose family, visiting Black Bear and Red Fox, Beaver and Muskrat
• nesting birds include Ovenbirds, Blue jays, Chickadees, and various warblers

Location

No signage because of the sensitivity of the rare plants found here.