About Us
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is a wild oasis in the heart of the urban landscape and includes two distinct ecosystems, a beautiful marshland around Swan Lake and the rocky, oak-forested highlands of Christmas Hill. Both habitats are home to an incredible array of native plants and wild animals.
The Sanctuary is a living classroom fostering a greater understanding of nature through direct experience. Educational programs are available for all ages that encourage stewardship of the natural environment. To protect our native plants and animals, please remember that dogs are not permitted in the Sanctuary.
Managed by a non-profit society, this urban refuge provides an exceptional opportunity to bring people and nature together.
We welcome you to explore and discover.
Our values
Collaboration to accomplish together what cannot
be done alone
Commitment to fostering
community understanding
of our work
Excellence in conservation, education and innovation
Respect for the land we steward,
the ecosystems within it,
and the people who care for it