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Celebrating 80 years of local conservation

In 2026, Ausable Bayfield Conservation celebrates its 80th anniversary and looks forward to conservation in decades to come.

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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

A poster with owl photos and details about November 6 Owl Prowl sessions.

Owl Prowl on November 6

The Owl Prowl is on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Morrison Dam Conservation Area east of Exeter.
A file photo of Rock Glen Falls.

Rock Glen Conservation Area is open again

After a temporarily closure on October 19 (and part of October 20), Rock Glen Conservation Area is open again.
Map of Temporary Closure of ABCA Property in Hay Swamp for Forestry Thinning

Notice – Temporary closure – property in Hay Swamp

An Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) property in Hay Swamp, on the northeast corner of Parr Line and MacDonald Road, is temporarily closed to public access for forestry thinning work.
The logo for Footprints to Forests with a foot and a tree and the words Calculate, Donate, Plant.
Calculate. Donate. Plant.
Donate to local tree planting, through Footprints to Forests, to capture carbon. Calculate. Donate. Plant.

Find out about Rock Glen Conservation Area.
Rock Glen Conservation Area
Find out more about Rock Glen Conservation Area in Arkona, Ontario, Canada. Get answers to your Frequently Asked Questions on our Rock Glen web page at link below.