Habitat Restoration at Johnson Tew Park

Join us for a guided visit to Johnson Tew Park to explore several exciting habitat restoration projects aimed at supporting local wildlife and improving biodiversity. During this walk, participants will learn about ongoing conservation efforts, discuss future restoration opportunities, and discover how small changes to urban parks can have a meaningful ecological impact.

Highlights of the visit include:

Creating Caterpillar Pupation Habitat: Learn about plans to transform the area beneath three Pin Oak trees into a layered native planting of shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers. This restoration will provide a safe place for caterpillars to pupate, reduce damage to tree roots and trunks from routine mowing and trimming, and increase food resources for birds such as Eastern Bluebirds.

Supporting Local Bats: Explore the possibility of installing a bat box and share your knowledge about what makes bat habitat successful. We want to learn from you!

Restoring Native Grassland Habitat: Visit a naturalized area where invasive Manitoba Maples have begun to dominate. Learn about plans to remove these invasive trees to improve habitat for Barn Swallows and Tree Swallows, while discussing the long-term vision of restoring the site to a diverse native prairie ecosystem.

Meeting location: Free parking lot at the end of Tews Lane. https://maps.app.goo.gl/dMf8cdSACQDghM768 (Note – there are no washrooms available at this location)

Terrain conditions: Flat with asphalt and gravel.

Alternative rain date: August 22.

Tags: restoration, Tew

Admission: Free

Organizer: Field Events Director | fieldevents@hamiltonnature.org