Natural Features
The 627 ha nature reserve located in the headwaters of Otter Creek
of the Salmon River system, protects one of the largest examples
of open and treed fen in southeastern Ontario. Fens, which are rare
in southern Ontario, are botanically rich wetlands found mostly
in large shallow depressions in the landscape. In the middle of
the reserve is Mud Lake, a shallow water body, surrounded by 19
different natural habitats. The nature reserve protects the nationally
rare Prairie Fringed Orchid as well as significant wildlife species,
including the Olive Hairstreak Butterfly and Cooperís Hawk.
Protection of the natural area was made possible through a generous
donation from Bill Menzel through the Ontario Parks Legacy 2000
program, a partnership between Ontario Parks and The Nature Conservancy
of Canada. Additional funding and support was provided by Environment
Canada, through the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture program, and the
Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Park Facilities and Activities
There are no visitor facilities. Appropriate recreational activities
include birdwatching, wildlife viewing, nature photography and hiking.
Location: About 17km northwest of Napanee
For more information:
Menzel Centennial Provincial Park
c/o Sharbot Lake Provincial Park
RR #2
Sharbot Lake, ON
K0H 2P0
Phone: (613) 335-2814
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