The Whitney Wetland is a 30 acre parcel that creates an important connection to the protected McIssac Wetland which was protected in 1998.

Landscape & Species

• part of Mud Lake provincially significant wetland
• this wetland area acts like a giant sponge, gradually releasing snowmelt and rainwater to St. John’s Creek
• mixed forest cover with white cedar, eastern hemlock, white birch, red maple and poplar species
• provides habitat for many birds, frogs, salamanders and toads
• regular sightings of black bears
• good populations of wetland wildflowers