Size: 50 acres

Established: 2015

Status: Not Open to the Public

Protection: Purchased

Background:

Located in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, Beryl Ivey Woods is part of the highly diverse Skunk's Misery Natural Area mosaic. This nature reserve is named after the late Beryl Ivey. Beryl and Richard Ivey generously donated 1 million dollars, which was used to create the Opportunities Fund and later purchase Beryl Ivey Woods.

Description:

Several species which are characteristic of Carolinian habitat, such as Sassafras and Tulip Tree, occur at this site. Many species of Ash, Oak, and Maple are commonly found here as well. Beryl Ivey Woods is also home to sensitive species and rare birds, such as the Cerulean Warbler, Prothonotary Warbler, and Acadian Flycatcher.