EC1 - St. John's Conservation Area
Pond
N 43d 03.971 x W 79d 16.994
The plaque at this location discusses the water table at St.
John's Conservation area and the impact on the local
environment.
- Water is continually supplied to this pond from an underground
water table. What is unique about the stream that feeds this pond
that makes it the only identified one of its type in the Niagara
Peninsula?
- Where does the tributary eventually flow to after leaving St.
John's Pond?
EC2 - Pond Life
N 43d 03.922 x W 79d 17.046
The plaque at this location discusses the various forms of
wildlife at St. John's Conservation Area.
- What are the four wildlife creatures that are featured below
that live in this habitat?
- What man-made structure provides additional food and cover for
the inhabitants of the pond?
EC3 - Geological
Formations
N 43d 03.984 x W 79d 17.113
The plaque at this location discusses the effects of glacial
movements at St. John's Conservation Area.
- Glaciers covered Twelve-Mile Creek Valley several times, how
long ago did last glacial movement occur?
- Some areas have significant glacial material, how deep does the
material measure in some locations?
EC4 - St. John's Valley
Forest
N 43d 03.916 x W 79 17.141
The plaque at this location discusses natural forest
regeneration at St. John's Conservation Area.
- What specific weather related occurrence passed through this
location in May of 1996 that promoted the regeneration of St.
John's Valley Forest?
- How many species of vascular or unique plants have been
identified growing at St. John's?
EC5 - Spring-fed Pond
N 43d 03.872 x W 79d 17.155
The plaque at this location discusses the fish breeding area at
St. John's Conservation Area
- This pond was once what other type of land feature?
- By what process does the spring water reach this
pond?
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