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Our Environment

Caring for our Gems of Nature

LSNT believes in being environmentally responsible and doing our part. Our goal is to first and foremost protect and preserve our remaining 'Gems of Nature' in Lambton Shores and Vicinity. We are proud of being named the 2020 Recipient of the Lambton Shores Environment Group Award.


We know that we cannot do this alone. We encourage residents, cottagers and visitors of all ages to do their part so that these beautiful lands the First Nations people took care of since time immemorial will be here for generations to come. 


Listed below is some of the projects we have done or are involved with to do our part in helping the environment.

Clearing Phragmites

Clearing Phragmites

Clearing Phragmites

A great day to be out in nature and to help our friends - Lambton Shores Phragmites Community Group! A combined group of volunteers cleared phragmites at the end of Huron St in Port Franks, along the Mud Creek shoreline and across the creek at the NCC Forested Dunes.  

Dune Grass Planting

Clearing Phragmites

Clearing Phragmites

We started a dune grass  planting project in the Ausable River Cut Conservation Area. This will be an annual event over the next 4-5 years in an attempt to return the landscape back to its natural state and reduce erosion.

Cleaning Roadside Trash

Cleaning Roadside Trash

Cleaning Roadside Trash

 In 2018, we became a proud member of the County of Lambton Adopt-A-Road Program; cleaning Bog Line from Northville Rd. to the county boundary. 

Preventing ATV Damage

Cleaning Roadside Trash

Cleaning Roadside Trash

Installation of a property fence at the corner of Whatman and Nipigon Streets in Port Franks.  The fence, extra brush and boulders at this entrance should better protect the NCC and the Lambton County Heritage Forest properties from further destruction by ATV's.  It will also make it safe for hikers on the trails! 

Fighting Invasive Species

Fighting Invasive Species

Fighting Invasive Species

Initiated a three year experiment in the Port Frank's Forested Dunes under authority of the property owner, Nature Conservancy of Canada. The basis of the research project was to see if a natural substance found in walnuts (juglone) has any effect in controlling the growth of phragmites. 

Dump Clean Up

Fighting Invasive Species

Fighting Invasive Species

Cleaning up the old dump off Clemens Line in Ipperwash and disposing it properly. 

Tree Planting

Eliminating Fragmentation

Eliminating Fragmentation

Celebrating Earth Day by planting 80 native trees to form a 'Green Tunnel' around the Port Franks Community Centre.

Eliminating Fragmentation

Eliminating Fragmentation

Eliminating Fragmentation

Installed a fence and signs in the Ipperwash Dunes & Swales to officially close a side trail and reduce the fragmentation of the forest.

Reducing Erosion

Protecting Vulnerable Species

Protecting Vulnerable Species

Built a retention wall in the Ausable River Cut Conservation Area to reduce the sand erosion on top of the sand dune along the trails.

Protecting Vulnerable Species

Protecting Vulnerable Species

Protecting Vulnerable Species

Installed 3 turtle nest protective cages in the Ipperwash Dunes & Swales after observing turtles laying eggs. Turtle nest sites of Threatened and Endangered species are protected under this legislation as Critical Species At Risk Habitats.  Thank you!


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