Memorials / Donations

The Commemorative Asset Program allows for citizens and groups to sponsor/donate towards a City asset (bench, tree, etc.) in a municipal park space to celebrate and remember a loved one, special event, special time, etc. This allows for individuals to have a personal keepsake within a City park that also provides more and/or revitalized assets for the general public to enjoy.

IMPORTANT: Per the Council approved Policy, no more than 10 application requests will be accepted per year. Applications open January 3, 2023 at Noon.

https://www.sarnia.ca/play/memorials-and-commemorations-in-parks/

 

New Look for Website

Welcome to our refreshed website, designed for easier use with mobile devices. We will be making small adjustments here and there for a couple weeks to get everything just right.

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Howard Watson Trail connects to Lambton College

Sarnia Council, at it\’s sept. 9/19 meeting, approved a side-extension of the Howard Watson Trail that passes across Finch Drive and lead directly into the campus of Lambton College. The Committee is funding 20% of the $278,000 cost, with another $30,000 coming from Lambton College and a provincial grant covering the rest. Cope Construction did

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Ecological Significance of the Howard Watson Nature Trail

The Howard Watson Nature Trail (HWNT) is a remnant prairie, a habitat-type that at one time covered much of southern Ontario. Temperate grasslands and savannahs are among the most endangered ecosystems worldwide. In Ontario, less than 0.5% of the historic prairie and savannah areas remain. Because these ecosystems are so rare, many of the species

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Resurfacing the Howard Watson Trail (watch video)

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