Environmental Causes
Welcome to the Canawanna Nature Preserve, a nature preserve on the western end of the village of Owego that the Rotary Club has been restoring and beautifying since 2020. We began with a site besieged by refuse and invasives plants. After a year of general cleanup, our efforts have centered on removal of invasives, introduction of native plants and trees, and we have now moved to increasing trail accessibility for visitors to enjoy nature.
Native plant restoration
Native trees being planted for Arbor Day by TIoga County Soil and Water staff
Some of the 75 trees planted by local high school students.
New butterfly and pollinator gardens atop our Hugelkultur beds.
Enhancing accessibility for all
There are benches for relaxing and enjoying wildlife.
A local Eagle scout created a trail map for the kiosk.
Trails abound for wildlife viewing
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