Family land donation

An ecologically important property near Lennox Island First Nation has been donated for conservation by Marilyn and Darcy Sark, of Lennox Island, Epekwitk.

The 333-acre property includes four kilometres of forested coastline with rocky beaches, saltmarsh, and glacial erratics. The coastal forest is uniquely dominated by white ash and white spruce. Jack pine, a provincially-rare tree, is common throughout the property. This variety of ecosystems supports extensive wildlife habitat, including for federally at-risk species: Canada warbler and Eastern wood-peewee.

Island Nature Trust and L’nuey are pleased to have collaborated on facilitating and accepting the donation of this significant property.

The property will be known as the Chief Jack Sark Memorial Natural Area, in memory of the former Lennox Island First Nation Chief, the late husband of Marilyn Sark, and father of Darcy.

“We are proud to be donating this property in Jack’s memory, as he had a great respect for the conservation of nature and the environment,” say Marilyn and Darcy Sark. “He would be pleased, as it was his wish to eventually donate the property for conservation.”

The donation was made possible through Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program.