The Caldwell Lake Nature Reserve
Aerial photograph of Caldwell Lake on Lake Superior. Lot 19B is located
between the West end of Caldwell Lake and the Lake Superior shore.
TBFN Acquires a Great Lakes Heritage Coast Signature Property!
TBFN Acquires a Great Lakes Heritage Coast Signature Property!
On October 6th, 2005 the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists were delighted to receive a 106 acre property donation that protects both Lake Superior shoreline and a provincially significant wetland. The Caldwell Lake property is part of the Great Lakes Heritage Coast, one of eight signature sites designated in the Ontario government's Living Legacy land use planning exercise to protect the natural heritage features of Ontario. The property is located in the Thunder Bay District, Municipality of Neebing, Crooks Township. The official location is: ML 19B PT Crooks.TBFN would like to thank the Montreal-based EJLB Foundation for their $5,000 donation in support of the acquisition and protection of Caldwell Lake Nature Reserve. The foundation supports the work of small land trusts in protecting significant natural areas. Many thanks also to Barbara Yurkoski for approaching the EJLB foundation on our behalf.
Growing on the bog mat at Caldwell Lake are (left to right) a Rose Pogonia orchid
(Pogonia ophioglossoides), a mushroom and Bog Twayblade (Liparis loeselli),
a rare orchid in the District of Thunder Bay.
The Caldwell Lake property protects mature second growth black spruce, cedar and white pine forests. Other habitats and features include floating bog mat, beaver pond, meadow, shoreline and cliffs. There are 16 species of orchid, many in large numbers, and arctic alpine disjunct plants are found along the Lake Superior shore. It provides habitat for a wide range of wildlife. On the north shore of Caldwell Lake there is an active bald eagle's nest, and the eagles use the property as part of their territory.
The landowner donated this property (located in prime cottage development country) to the TBFN to ensure ongoing and permanent protection of its diverse and provincially significant ecological values. Due to the property's high ecological values, it is eligible for a tax exemption under the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP). The property offers excellent opportunities for TBFN nature outings.
Bald Eagle nest with two chicks in a large white pine on the shores of Caldwell Lake.
Common Butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris), an arctic alpine disjunct plant
that grows around splash pools on the cold Lake Superior shoreline.
Thanks to the generosity and support of our Club members, the TBFN now owns
and protects twelve ecologically significant properties in the Thunder Bay Region!
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