This small nature reserve is located along Depot Creek, with a combination of agricultural land, woodland, and wetland/creek. Historically, the creek was used for running cut logs to a sawmill, and the name “Depot” apparently came from a combination of the English word deep and the French word eau (water), referring to the deep water needed for moving logs. The land was protected for many years by the former private landowner, and was then purchased for longterm conservation stewardship by the Land Conservancy for Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, our local land conservancy. The property is open to public access by foot (please note that dogs are NOT permitted, and that cattle are on the fields seasonally). The Land Conservancy has granted permission for placement of this family-friendly cache, so please tread with care. Parking is available in a small parking lot just off First Lake Road. Dawn to dusk.
Three things to note:
- no dogs are permitted;
- be aware that there are *cattle* present in the fields during the summer; and
- all gates should be left as you found them: open if they are open; closed if they are closed.