Welcome to the Walking Arboretum and Biodiversity Tour

The Arboretum Tour at Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve offers a serene walk through a collection of 13 native tree species, each marked with an informative sign and a yellow dot to aid in identification. As you explore, you’ll learn about the ecological importance of these trees and their role in supporting the reserve’s diverse habitats. The trail provides an enriching educational experience, showcasing the beauty and significance of native trees in local conservation efforts.

Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve boasts an array of native trees that contribute to Norfolk County’s remarkable biodiversity. This self-guided tour introduces visitors to the trees and some of the many lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) that depend on these habitats. These incredible species collectively represent a snapshot of the biodiversity that Long Point Basin Land Trust seeks to protect across a network of conserved areas.

You’ll begin your journey at a welcome sign, which introduces the tour and invites you to continue along the trail to discover all 13 informational plaques, each highlighting a native tree species: Black Oak, Butternut, Hop-Hornbeam, Sassafras, Shagbark Hickory, Black Cherry, Blue Beech, Yellow Birch, Wild Crabapple, Eastern Flowering Dogwood, and more.

We extend our sincere thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for their generous funding, which made the Arboretum signage possible. Their support has enriched the visitor experience and raises awareness about the importance of native trees in conservation.

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If you visit the Arboretum Tour, we invite you to share your thoughts and observations by taking a brief survey, which will help us to enhance the experience.