Issue No.17 July 2013
Greetings!
If you're anything like me, you're a Land Trust supporter because you care about our natural environment and the wildlife it hosts. You want to protect the land of Haliburton County for future generations.
But there's another good reason to support us - the people!
I had a terrific time at our Nature at the Gardens celebration this month. Not only were there interesting demonstrations, fascinating gardens to tour (and delicious food!), but it was a great pleasure to spend time with so many Land Trust supporters.
We come for the wildlife...but we stay for the people!
If you agree, then why not see if you can find some time to volunteer for the Land Trust? We could always use some help!
Or if time is short, why not consider becoming a member? I've said it before and I'll say it again: the best way you can help is to become a member, because memberships give us a sustained level of funding that allow us to put on education programs, maintain our nature reserves and research the natural environment of Haliburton County.
To join, go to http://www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca/get-involved/become-a-member/ or call Kim at 705-457-3700.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, I hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter (it's a packed one!).
Simon Payn Communications & Education Committee Chair Haliburton Highlands Land Trust
P.S. Ruth Walker is taking a well-deserved break from her column this issue, but she will be back in September.
2013 Land Trust Fundraiser Nature at the Gardens Our annual fundraising event at Abbey Gardens sold out! We are delighted to report that the event raised $16,000 that will go to support our work.
You can read more about the event on the websites of The Haliburton Echo and The Highlander.
This year, we asked each of the four municipalities to nominate a winner of our Enviro- Heroes awards, which were presented at Nature at the Gardens.
The winners were:
Mark and Sandra Bramham (Highlands East)
Lee Battison (Dysart et al)
Rob Davis (Minden Hills)
Ted Koehler (Algonquin Highlands)
The youth award went to students from the Haliburton Highlands
Ecoteam. Award winners, from left, Mark and Sandra Bramham, Shannon Bittner from the Haliburton The Land Trust board of directors Highlands Ecoteam, Sheila Ziman, Lee Battison was also delighted to present Sheila and Rob Davis. Picture by Mark Arike/The Ziman with a special Award of Highlander Distinction to recognize her tireless efforts on behalf of our organization as she ends her term as Chair.
The winner of the $5,000 gift certificate towards a trip of a lifetime with Adventure Canada was Cheryl Bathe. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for this raffle.
The Land Trust would like to thank the many people who helped us with this event, especially to committee members Janis Parker, Chris Whittemore and Mark Arike, as well as the staff and management of Abbey Gardens.
A special thanks goes to event sponsors Parker Pad & Printing and The Highlander.
Thank you also to Tom Kott for his bluebird box building presentation, Bev Twine for her turtle and frog presentation, and Carolyn Langdon for bringing and sharing her tasty wild edibles.
We would also like to thank the many volunteers who helped to make the event a success: Jackie Wells, Kate Bullivant, Mary McCrae, Sheila Ziman, Margaret Dobrzensky, Margery Cartwright, Wayne Hooks, Leonora Marriner, Jack Brezina, Kim Robichaud, Laurie Carmount.
And a big thank you to the generous donors of artwork and auction items: Charles O'Neil, Beverly Barlow, Elisha Barlow, Wendy Bateman, Sandra and Mark Bramham, Ian Macnab, Dianne Dawson - Wintergreen Maple Products, Don Finigan, Terri Frew, Anje & Rob Hilkers, Wayne Hooks, Margery Cartwright, Shelley Houser, Heidi Hudspith, Susanne James, Beth Johns, Nancy Kursbatt, Doris Laine, Erin Lynch, Sharon Lynch, Barrie Martin, Charlene McConnell, Sean Pennylegion, Paul Rolfe, Wayne & Sylvia Rose, Maija Stone, Susan Watson-Ellis, Jackie Wells, Rickie Woods, Sheila Ziman, Judy Chapman, Lynne Brown, Kim & Wilma Warne, Janis Parker, Sharon Lawrence, Maggie Longworth, Keith Rydberg, Joan Kott, Peter Dahl, Ray Langdon - Home Hardware Haliburton, Chris Whittemore, Barb Bolin, Phil Meades, Karen Sloan, Pump Shop, Molly's Bistro, Country Rose Garden Centre, Dan Busby, Catherine McLean and Dave Bonham, Pine Reflections, Janet and Paul Heffer, Carolyn Langdon, Steve McLean - Canadian Tire Minden, Pat Johnson, Wilf McOstrich, Gerda Neubacher, Ryan Hamersma, Matthew Mancini, Bark Lake.
We hope that we have recognized everyone, but if your name is not on the list, please contact us so that we can fix it in a future newsletter.
Check out Wild About Nature!
Everyone who attended Nature at the Gardens was given a free copy of Wild About Nature - our annual magazine celebrating the natural heritage of the Haliburton Highlands.
If you don't have a copy, we will shortly be distributing it to locations across Haliburton County. Alternatively, you can pick up a copy at the Land Trust office (please call first to make sure someone is in!).
We hope you enjoy the magazine and consider supporting the advertisers who made it possible. We are grateful for their support.
Thank you also to Parker Pad & Printing, Mark Arike, Pat Burchell, Will Jones, Ruth Walker, Simon Payn and Sheila Ziman for their tremendous work on the magazine.
New Board of Directors Our AGM was extremely well attended. Thank you to all the members who came to show their support.
At the AGM, the Land Trust's new board of directors was elected. Sheila Ziman ended her term as Chair, with Dianne Mathes elected as new Chair. Please head over to the Land Trust website to read more about Dianne and her vision for the Land Trust.
Three new directors were elected: Scott Durie, Emma Horrigan and Janette Loveys.
The following directors were re-elected: Dianne Mathes (Chair), Sheila Ziman (Past Chair), Ian Macnab (Secretary), Bryan Barlow (Treasurer), Janis Parker, Simon Payn and Chris Whittemore.
You can find director biographies on the Land Trust website.
Land Trust Seeks Executive Director
The Land Trust is seeking an Executive Director who is a highly motivated and energetic leader with a strong interest in conservation. The Executive Director will serve as the public face of the Land Trust and will provide leadership in the areas of funding development, volunteer and membership development and the management of staff and operations.
The successful candidate will bring a commitment to environmental conservation and a background in management, ideally in the not-for-profit sector. You are a leader with the proven ability to lead an organization through change to successful growth in its funding, membership base and partnerships. You have an undergraduate or college degree in environmental studies/science, business administration, non-profit management or a related field. You have experience in fundraising and grant proposals, policy and program development and excellent communications skills. You are effective in building relationships with a wide array of individuals.
This position is initially contract dependent upon available funding. It is the intent of the Land Trust to make this position ongoing as funding is available. The full terms of reference are available on the website.
If you are interested in being a leader in this dynamic organization, please email your resume to [email protected] before 5pm on Friday August 16, 2013.
Another Rare Dragonfly Found at Dahl Forest
Dahl Forest, the 500-acre nature reserve under the care of the Land Trust, was in the news once again this month after a rare dragonfly was confirmed as using the habitat of small forest streams on the property.
Ed Poropat and Kyle Holloway located the arrowhead spiketail dragonfly on a visit to Dahl Forest in June.
The arrowhead spiketail can be found throughout central and southern Ontario, but it has very specific and limited habitat requirements.
Just last year the critically imperiled common sanddragon was
discovered at Dahl Forest. The arrowhead spiketail dragonfly. Picture by Ed You can read more about the arrowhead spiketail discovery on Poropat the website of The Highlander.
Two More 'Reflections' Videos We're delighted to say that two more videos in our 'Reflections' series have been loaded into the projector and are ready for your viewing pleasure!
Sciensational Sssnakes!!
Snakes can be friendly. And snakes can be fun. Join the Land Trust as we introduce some sssciensational sssnakes on one of our Nature in the 'Hood: Discovery Days. Watch it on the Land Trust website.
Norah's Island
Norah's Island - a paradise in Kennisis Lake - is loved by the community. Indeed, they love it so much that they raised thousands of dollars so that the Land Trust could protect it in perpetuity. Then one day, someone noticed smoke rising from the trees... Watch it on the Land Trust website.
Thank you to the talented Sticks and Stones Media Lab for their terrific work on these and our other videos.
Watch this space as we get more of these mini-movies in the can!
Nature in the 'Hood: Discovery Days
We have now completed our Nature in the 'Hood: Discovery Days series. We hope you were able to take part in some of the events.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and skills to make this series such as success. We couldn't do it without you. We would also like to thank The Gosling Foundation, which provided funding for this series.
To see photos of past events, visit us on our Facebook page.
We hope to put on more Discovery Days in future, once funding is secured.
Thank You to Our Supporters!
Your donations, membership dues, and sponsorships directly fund the work of the Land Trust to effectively protect nature reserves that are culturally and naturally significant, develop educational programming and assist with community outreach. Thank you for your support...
Donors Dave Bathe
Ernest Hills John Wadland
Renewing Members Barrie Martin Dianne Mathes Dave Bathe Lee Gauthier Ernest Hills
John Wadland Norma Goodger Guests at Nature at the Gardens were Lou & Judith Probst treated to a display by the Canadian Keith & Aileen Coates Raptor Conservancy. Picture by Mark Arike/The Highlander New Members Dorothy Walker Lisa Tolentino Rachel Gillooly Anne-Marie Borthwick Philip & Cathy Meades Elisha Barlow Dan Busby Shawne Macdonald Sandra & Mark Bramham Ted Koehler Lee Battison Rob Davis Haliburton Highlands Ecoteam
Dahl Forest - Secure an Acre Campaign Donors 1-Acre Louise Ewing Leonora Marriner Andy & Sylvia Campbell Gail Cook
* Listed are supporters whom have accepted to be publicly recognized for their contribution to the Land Trust. If you made a donation and your name is not listed, but you wish to be recognized in our next newsletter, please let us know by e-mail.
Get Informed, Involved & Invested
The Land Trust knows that you understand and appreciate our mission to protect the land we all love. We hope that you will consider supporting us by becoming a member, volunteer and/or donor.
As an added bonus of becoming a member, you will receive our bi-monthly e-newsletters, acknowledgement in our newsletter, occasional e-blasts with breaking news and voting privileges at our AGM.
For more information on getting informed, involved & invested, visit our website or call 705-457-3700.
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