News
Mountain Equipment Co-op Supports Haliburton Highlands Land Trust
Mountain Equipment Co-op has recently announced a significant contribution to the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust. The Co-op, a major Canadian retailer of outdoor gear and clothing, has agreed to provide $21,525 to support the acquisition costs of Dahl Forest, a 500-acre conservation reserve on the Burnt River south of Minden. Read more.
Annual General Meeting
The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust will hold its annual general meeting on Saturday morning, June 27, at R.D. Lawrence Place in Minden. Guest speaker Ed Poropat will talk about "Biodiversity on the Rail Trail," which runs south from Haliburton toward Kinmount. Admission to the meeting is free and open to the public. It takes place between 10 a.m. and noon. For more information, please call 754-2532. Download the news release on the AGM.
Dahl Family Announces Intention to Donate 500 Acres to HHLT
On Tuesday, May 12, 2009 about 30 people gathered at Wintergreen Maple and Pancake Barn in Gelert to hear Peter Dahl, representing his mother Peggy Dahl and sister Nana McKernan, announce the family's intention to donate the Dahl Forest to the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust. Read more on the Dahl Family's Announcement.
Gala Celebration of Environmental Excellence
Heather Ross, a tireless defender of Haliburton’s natural heritage, was honoured as Enviro-Hero of the Year for 2008 at the Land Trust’s first annual gala. Read more on the Trust's Wild About Nature gala.
News Updates
Articles
- "The Importance of Place" by Brent Wootton.
- "Making a Gift of Your Land" by Stephen Foster.
- "Making Your Wishes Live Forever" by Stephen Foster.
- "Island to be Forever Wild" by Neil Campbell.
- "Celebrating Norah" by Laura Hendrick.
- "An Island's Real Value" by Martha Perkins.
Radio Interviews
July 13, 2007 on Canoe FM. Topic: Norah's Island.
Annual Reports
- 2006 Annual Report (PDF 12.5kb)
- 2007 Annual Report (PDF 30.1kb)
Last Updated: Jan 20 2010 1:05:07 pm.
Photo: Lyn Winans
Did You Know...
that there are 12 Species at Risk in the Haliburton County. These species include American Ginseng, Peregrine Falcon and Five-lined Skink. Find out more about Species at Risk.
