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AMOS Pond Preserved

Development had threatened the viability of yet another environmental treasure; Amos Pond, on Finch, at the Scarborough Pickering Town Line. This little pond is home to painted turtles, a heron rookery, several species of frogs and toads, and more recently, beaver activity. A variety of wildlife including the weasel and beautiful wild flowers can be seen. The children use the pond for a skating rink in the winter.
Painted Turtles © Barbara Simpson.
Painted Turtles ... Photograph © Barbara Simpson

The pond which originated from a gravel quarry dug by Mr. Amos; to provide gravel for railroad construction; has water flowing in and out of it. Water levels are dependent on the time of year, so it is active, not dead. It is linked to the marsh on the north west side of the railroad tracks, a sensitive area for breeding Herons. Wetlands and ponds, have a quiet charm, and hidden treasures like the delicate Bloodroot and Wood Anemone wildflowers, and serve an important purpose in filtering and cleaning the water that flows into Lake Ontario.
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Sketch © Barbara Simpson
Bloodroot © Barbara Simpson
Bloodroot is found here. The First Nations People used its red sap for dye, war paint, to treat coughs, colds and skin problems. It was also used as an insect repellent.
Bloodroot Flower © Barbara Simpson
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The tree lots to the south, are buffered on one side by the Beare Road Dump, and link with the Little Rouge. Again this area supports a wide variety of wildlife and should remain as is. They provide a wild life corridor for movement north and south. Indeed they too are part of the Rouge.
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