Haliburton Highlands Land Trust Events and Workshops
White Pine Seed Collection @ Somerville Tract - Collaboration Event with Kawartha Land Trust and Forests Canada
Monday August 31, 10 AM - 1 PM
Location: Somerville Tract, 4420 Monck Rd, Norland, ON K0M 2L0
At this event we will be exploring conifer cone collection and seed forecasting for conifer tree species. We will wander the forest understory and edges learning about forecasting, cut tests, squirrel caching, timing, and seed quality for various conifer species. Chris McGee, one of the most experienced tree seed collectors in Ontario will be leading this workshop.
What to bring:
- Yourself dressed for the weather
- Long socks with long pants tucked in, long sleeved shirt, and closed toe shoes are recommended to protect yourself from poison ivy and ticks
- Binoculars if you have them- to look at tree seeds from afar
- Water bottle
- Packed lunch/snacks as needed
- Bug protection as desired
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, shades) as needed
Boardwalk Construction and Trail Building Workshop
Monday-Friday September 14th-18th
Location: Beaver Creek Wildlands Reserve
Are you interested in learning how to build boardwalks? We need help with completing a boardwalk at our newly named Beaver Creek Wildlands Property on Plantation road from Monday September 14th to Friday September 18th and any help would be appreciated! If you are interested please fill out the form linked through the button below.
The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust has received funding from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation which will support Land Trust Discovery Days programming in 2026!
Watch for public events such as Animal Tracks and Signs, Don Smith Memorial Bird Walk, Spring Wildflowers and Wild Leeks and more!
Thanks to our volunteer committee as they work to plan fun and educational events for you to enjoy!
Land Trust Discovery Days is a series of events created to provide learning and fun, and to deepen connections with the land, water and species that we love. Check back regularly to find information and to register for upcoming HHLT events. Most of our events are offered by donation.
Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for funding our Land Trust Discovery Days events and the Bioblitz events held this past June.