The completion and official opening of Oshawa’s Gold Point Wildlife Reserve Butterfly Garden, was celebrated by members of council, along with the local community.
Gold Point Wildlife Reserve is a passive recreational destination, located at the southwest corner of Stevenson Road South and Philip Murray Avenue. It is approximately 16.7 hectares and offers several significant natural environmental features, including Gold Point Coastal Wetland; the General Motors Creek; and the Migratory Butterfly Stopover Significant Wildlife Habitat.
The design includes:
- A formal butterfly garden and gathering space.
- Restoration plantings focusing on improving and expanding the significant migratory butterfly stopover habitat, as well as other pollinator plant species.
- Interpretive signage highlighting the significant natural heritage features of the area.
- The addition of benches and accessible pathways connecting Phillip Murray Avenue, Stevenson Road South and the Waterfront Trail.
The Gold Point Wildlife Reserve project incorporated feedback from community engagement and was completed in late 2023. This year saw the final touches added and the garden beginning to flourish in full bloom.
For more information about Gold Point Wildlife Reserve and the City’s other parks and trails, visit the City’s Parks and Facilities Directory or visit Oshawa.ca/Parks.
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