McMaster University is blessed with a treasure of natural beauty that is both treasured and championed by students and faculty alike. With a closely felt duty to preserve the valleys, meadows and marshlands of its surrounding campus-scape, McMaster is dedicated to stewardship through preservation and outdoor education. This dedication has been felt through the larger Hamilton community as McMaster works closely and in tandem with conservation groups, like the Royal Botanical Gardens, to ensure that its backyard remains a thriving part of its campus and community for generations to come.
Natural Areas: McMaster University
Indigenous Circle
The Indigenous Circle or Karahakon Kateweienstha (Learning in the Forest) in Mohawk, and Nibwaajkaawin Teg (Place of Wisdom) in Ojibway, was created under the guidance of McMaster’s Indigenous Education Council…
McMaster Forest Nature Preserve
Located on Lower Lions Club Rd, about 20 min bus ride from McMaster University, is a 115-acre plot of land known as McMaster Forest Nature Preserve. This area, purchased by…
Miller’s Grove
Located behind the alumni field, this outdoor space and classroom serves as a memorial to Les Miller, Manager of Operations and Facilities in the Department of Athletics & Recreation from…