Haliburton Highlands Land Trust Events and Workshops
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!
Spring Wildflowers and Leeks - Land Trust Discovery Days
Saturday May 9, 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon
Where: Barnum Creek Nature Reserve
The wonder of changing seasons is upon us. Join avid naturalist Michele Swyer to wander trails at Barnum Creek Nature Reserve in search of beautiful spring wildflowers and wild leeks. Learn about these delicate early spring ephemerals. Learn how to sustainably harvest wild leeks. Please note that wild leeks may not be harvested at Barnum Creek Nature Reserve or any other Land Trust property. Wildflower guides in the form of a placemat will be available with a suggested $5 donation per item.
Pre-registration required. Partially funded by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
Cost: Admission by donation
Leader: Michele Swyer
Don Smith Memorial Bird Walk – Land Trust Discovery Days
Saturday May 16, 7:00 AM (rain date Sunday May 17)
Where - Haliburton Rail Trail
Join bird experts Ed and Tamara Poropat to discover which birds are returning to Haliburton County and can be seen and/or heard along the rail trail. A wonderful way to start your day! Bring your binoculars or camera. Meet at the rail trail parking area 7286 Gelert Road, opposite high school playing field. Dress for the weather and possibly for bugs. A limited number of spring bird guides, in the form of a placemat, will be available with a suggested $5 donation per item.
Pre-registration required. Partially funded by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
Leader: Ed and Tamara Poropat
Cost: Admission by donation
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.