Courtesy MMLT
Map provides approximate location.
Aird Creek MapleCross Nature Reserve
North Frontenac, ON
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust – 2025
80 hectares
Property Description
The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) permanently protects Aird Creek MapleCross Nature Reserve, an 80-hectare expanse of rugged wilderness in the heart of the Madawaska Highlands of Frontenac County.
Defined by towering pines, mature hardwoods, and stands of old-growth cedar, the property’s forested ridges are bisected by the meandering Aird Creek and a broad wetland valley. The diverse habitats, old-growth characteristics, and intact forest and wetland ecosystems make it a vital refuge for wildlife.
The reserve supports a rich diversity of life, including Black Ash (Threatened) and Eastern Wood-Pewee (Special Concern), as well as Blackburnian Warbler, Yellow Lady’s Slipper, Fen Orchid, Leatherwood, and Moose – species that reflect the property’s exceptional ecological value.
MMLT will undertake baseline species inventories and ongoing stewardship at Aird Creek MapleCross Nature Reserve to guide long-term management. The property also holds potential for low-impact public access, including a modest footpath for nature appreciation and education. Together with nearby MMLT nature reserves, this reserve contributes to a growing network of protected lands across the Madawaska Highlands.
Content and property pictures courtesy of Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust.
