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FrEe bOoKlEt! ES ALL YE UR AR T L EN O V s tAlB N D E o G A m T ! A E E h R T F t S L 1 a u 2 N R 0 d t 2 H AP RC RIL 2020-MA IntroducIng the thames Talbot Land TrusT Meet our new partner Adrienne has been an integral part of our team for more than 10 years and provides exceptional service to a wide range of clients. As the treasurer of the ames Talbot Land Trust, and the former President of the London and District Distress Centre, Adrienne is committed to her individual passions, to her community and to her clients. Wilkinson Rogers LLP is a Chartered Professional Accounting Firm specializing Thames Talbot Land Trust (TTLT) is a not-for-profit corporation in servicing small- to medium-sized, owner-managed businesses and not-for-prot organizations in London and the surrounding area, since 1949. and a registered charity. Dedicated to the protection of First, and foremost, team members establish a trusting relationship with each environmentally significant lands, TTLT acquires high quality client by fully understanding their business. natural habitats and works to enhance any portions of these properties that are in need of landscape restoration. The Trust is active in London and the surrounding counties of Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford and Perth. Now in its 20th year of operation, TTLT owns or otherwise safeguards 740 hectares (1830 acres) of land, at 18 locations across the region. The Trust protects woodlands, wetlands and meadows, providing habitat for a great diversity of native flora and fauna, including 38 at-risk species. With the assistance of volunteers, TTLT manages properties to protect natural ecosystems, often removing non- native invasive species. TTLT provides opportunities for school Visit us at: wilkinsonrogers.com groups and the public to learn about nature and conservation. 2 3 WeLcome to TTLT’s There’s More! PassPorT To nature! Thames Talbot Land Trust (TTLT) also sponsors a series of open events, as well as stewardship projects on our properties. The TTLT open events are described on page 32-33 in this passport. Please Events are subject to postponement depending on status of visit www.ttlt.ca and click on “Upcoming Events” to learn about COVID-19. Please check www.ttlt.ca for updates. each event and how to attend. We hope you will sign up and join us. Here’s how to Register for an Event 1. Review the Events (events start on page 12) There are many ways to enjoy nature, including walking, birdwatching, photography, painting, flower finding, yoga, or just relaxing. At the Thames Talbot Land Trust we want you to experience some of the wonderful natural areas we are protecting. As you skim the passport, note the events and places that interest you. All Passport events are free but require advance registration. There is a limit, usually 20 participants, to ensure the best possible experience. Registration opens a month before each event. 2. Register At the Thames Talbot Land Trust website www.ttlt.ca, click on Upcoming Events, look for Passport and select an event. You will receive • A confirmation email reserving a space for you (soon after registration) • Pre-event information including directions, and particular clothing or other requirements for this event, (48 hours before the event), and • A message if we need to make changes because of weather or other developments (just before the event) If you have difficulty with registration, email [email protected], or phone 519-858-3442. 3. Attend Attend the event, enjoy and learn. Don’t forget to bring water, appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. 4. Share Share your experience by sending us pictures at: [email protected], or WENDY HINTON, RMT CERTIFIED FASCIAL STRETCH THERAPIST #TTLTpassport online. SPORT MASSAGE THERAPIST (CC) BIRTH DOULA Cancellation: If you have to cancel, please let us know ASAP so your space can be used by someone on the waiting list. Please email Colin at 523 First Street, Unit 4c London, ON N5W 1Z4 [email protected]. 519-859-5286 4 5 Health and safeTy in the Field It’s always important to make sure you are safe when spending time outdoors. Here are some tips from the experienced TTLT volunteers and staff. 1. Cover Up! A hat, long sleeves and pants are the best protection from the sun and pesky bugs. 2. For all the areas you can’t cover with clothing, use sunscreen to protect your exposed skin. 3. Use closed-toed shoes to protect your feet. 4. Bug spray! Use insect repellant that contains DEET to keep annoying biting insects away from you. Some of those bugs can carry harmful diseases. 5. Always carry lots of water and snacks. 6. If it’s hot out, take breaks under the shade whenever you feel the need. 7. Tuck your pants into your socks. This will keep ticks from being able to access exposed skin. 8. Do a tick check! When you come home from outdoors, check your body for ticks. If you find one attached to your skin, don’t panic. Just remove it by the head with a pair of tweezers and bring the tick to your local Health Unit for analysis. 9. A positive attitude. So long as you take the proper steps to take care of yourself outdoors there is no need for concern. There is a whole world to explore out there! If you want to learn more about ticks, what they look like, how to remove them and how to submit them to the Health Unit, visit the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s website https://www.healthunit.com/ticks. 6 7 Land TrusTs In ontario The Land Trust and Climate Change Thames Talbot Land Trust (TTLT) is a local land trust, one of 33 in Ontario, which together protect more than 34,000 ha (85,000 Conserving natural heritage lands is one of the most effective ac) of significant land. Sometimes called land conservancies, nature ways to address climate change, the dominant issue currently facing conservancies or conservation land trusts, organizations such as planet earth. Thames Talbot Land Trust protects and restores TTLT are private (non-government), not-for-profit charitable woodlands, wetlands and meadows. These landscapes retain rain- organizations. They act primarily through volunteers to conserve water, create cooler microhabitats, provide homes for vulnerable lands of significant natural or cultural value “in perpetuity” – that species, absorb carbon from the atmosphere, and build resilience is, forever. in natural communities. As the climate changes, many species will be forced to move into new areas in order to survive. Ensuring Private status is an important difference from other land protection that adequate, protected migration corridors exist will be critical agencies such as conservation authorities, and municipal, provincial in preventing major extinctions as local climate conditions change. and federal parks. As private entities with no government authority Proximity and/or linkage to other protected areas are among the or power, land trusts are supported by a wide range of donors and factors considered by TTLT when new reserves are being reviewed volunteers. for potential acquisition. Land trusts work mainly through securing land or an interest in the land, known as an easement. After securement, land trusts care for the land in ways that protect its natural values. Securement may be achieved through purchase or donation. Since the late 1990s, when Ontario and Canada adopted tax incentive programs to encourage land protection, many new community-based land trusts have been established, and the amount of land protected has expanded greatly. Protecting Nature Reserves since 18 2000 Protected Protecting the Supported By P.O. Box 518 35 Crawford Cres., Suite U5 Habitats of at Least • Generous donors Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 Phone: 905-854-1112 • Fax: 905-854-0001 38 • Dedicated volunteers www.nsenvironmental.com Species at Risk • Nature lovers TTLT QUICK STATS TTLT 8 9 Indigenous Acknowledgment Thames Talbot Land Trust acknowledges that the land on which it operates lies within the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg, Lenape, Attawandaron and Wendat peoples. In addition, the First Nations communities in our area are Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, Munsee Finch Auto Group is a proud sponsor of Delaware Nation, Delaware Nation at Moraviantown, and Kettle & Thames Talbot Land Trust Passport to Nature. Stony Point First Nation. We take great pride in supporting the community We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of in which we live, work and explore. local and regional First Nations and all of the original peoples of Turtle Island. For the best automotive sales and service experience in town, be sure to visit one of our Did you know that many of the ROPERTIES WITH P properties the Thames Talbot Land four London locations. We have the right vehicle TRAILS INCLUDE Trust protects have marked walking for all your adventures. Meadowlily Nature Reserve trails? Ongoing care of these properties, including seasonal trail Joany’s Woods maintenance, is made possible Five Points Forest by our members, volunteers and Tanager Tract supporters. Wardsville Woods Marked trails and trail maps are available for a number of these Hawk Cliff Woods properties on our website (www.ttlt.ca). 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