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Let
me always remember the gift of a walk in the woods, a day by
the sea, a moment of solitude. Anonymous.
Each of the
following areas are found within the north-east portions
of Oxford County...not far from Woodstock.
Black
River Creek | Chesney Bog | The
Arboretum
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Pittock Reservoir |
Trillium
Woods
Black
River Creek / Swamp
 Looking
south on King Rd...Wear proper footware especially in the spring.
Directions: ...Show
Me The Location... Exit the 401 at Interchange 250 (Drumbo
Rd.1 Dxford County Road 29). GO west (towards Innerkip) 1 km
to Hubbard Rd., turn right. Follow this road to the "T" intersection
-turn right again. About 1 km. along, turn left onto King Road.
An elevated abandoned rail line crosses King Road near its intersection
with Twp. Road 9. It provides an excellent path to view the
Drumbo Swamp (to the south) and the Black River Swamp.
Description: This
is the largest forested tract in Oxford County. There are extensive
stands of Silver and Red Maple, Black Ash, and Yellow Birch
in the river valleys and Beech-Sugar Maple along its edge. There
are also a variety of other wetlands, including willow scrub,
cattail marshes, and open ponds.
Points of Interest:
The large expanse of standing dead trees makes this a haven
for woodpeckers and flycatchers. Many species of fungi are found
in this area especially in the autumn.
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Chesney Bog
 All
seasons provide a different panorama. Wear insect repelent in
the summer
Directions: ...Show
Me The Location....
Exit the 401 at Interchange 250 (Drumbo Rd., 0xford County Rd.
29). Go west about 3 km. to the intersection with County Rd.
22. Look for the gate just past the corner. It is open each
day from dawn until dusk.
Description:
The central feature of this Conservation Area is a true sphagnum
bog unusual in this region. The paths around the property travel
through many successional stages from old field to mature forest.
Points
of Interest: The bog contains a typical sphagnum mat and
associated plants, including arathusa and showy lady's slipper.
The surrounding mixed forest is rich in spring wildflowers and
ferns. Hawthorn scrub on the northern edge of the property has
been home to blue-winged warblers.
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The Arboretum
 Follow
the road into the grass parking lot. Benches are provided.
Directions:...Show
Me The Location...
Located on Oxford Road 4 between Hwy 2 and the village of Innerkip.
About 1/2 km. north of the Pittock Reservoir.
Description:
Dedicated to the memory of W.L. Dickson. This little 20 acre/
6ha. jewel is a product of a group called "The Men of the
Trees". They have worked very hard to provide in excess
of 150 labelled native trees and shrubs.
Points
of Interest: A place of solitude while learning about our
native trees. Very well protected from the elements.
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Pittock
Conservation Area
 Photo
taken from North Shore. Waterfowl abundant during migration
seasons. Bike and walking trails located on south shore.
Direction:...Show
Me The Location...
For the entrance to the beach and campground - Go north from
Woodstock on Hwy 59 and turn east on Pittock Park Rd. Trails
are found all along south shore of the reservoir. EX. Go to
the end of Lansdown within Woodstock and/or continue along Township
Road 3. Other trails may be found along Township Road 4 south
of the bridge on Oxford Road 4.
Description:
Operated by the Upper
Thames Conservation Authority. Cedar swamp, coniferous plantation,
open meadow.
Points
of Interest: Contains the only outcrop of bedrock in the
county, in the Thames River Valley at Innerkip
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Trillium
Woods
 The
trillium woods is wheelchair accessible. Visit here in the spring
to coincide with the maple syrup festival.
Direction:...Show
Me The Location...
From Hwy 401, go south on the Sweaburg Road all the way to Trillium.
Turn Right.
Description:
TheTrillium Woods is a small woodlot known for the profusion
of unique trilliums. It is owned and operated by the Ministry
of Natural Resources as a provincial Nature Reserve.
Points
of Interest: Beech/Maple upland hardwood forest.
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