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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

A photo of native Oak species beside non-native Ginkgo species.

From Soil to Songbirds: Why Native Plants Matter

This month (April 2026), Bayfield volunteers Renee Sandelowsky and Helen Varekamp write about why native species of plants matter.

An image of the first page of the RFQ document.

RFQ for utility pole replacement at Rock Glen CA

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) has issued a notice of a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Utility Pole Replacement at Rock Glen Conservation Area, Arkona.

A collage of programme covers and highlights of auction over 35 years.

36th Conservation Auction online for 2026

The 36th Conservation Auction, online for 2026, is now live! Check out the one-of-a-kind auction items and bid in support of your community.

Notices and Service Disruptions

Conservation Authorities Act

A collage of Conservation Auctions over the years.

Conservation Auction online April 9-16, 2026

The 36th Conservation Auction, online for 2026, starts on Thursday, April 9, 2026 and ends at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026. You may buy your 50-50 raffle draw tickets now.

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Calculate. Donate. Plant.

Donate to local tree planting, through Footprints to Forests, to capture carbon. Calculate. Donate. Plant.

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