Northumberland Land Trust is excited to invite you to the grand re-opening of the Laurie Lawson Outdoor Education Centre on Sunday, August 16th starting at 1 PM. Last fall, NLT launched a fundraising campaign to revitalize the Laurie Lawson property after it was significantly impacted by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer. The resulting loss of ash trees left the property more vulnerable to storm [...]
Tickets are now on sale for the Northumberland Land Trust's 2026 Annual Gala Dinner Fundraiser! Join us on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre for an unforgettable evening in support of land conservation in Northumberland County. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. This year's Gala features an incredible presentation by guest speaker George Kourounis—renowned global adventurer, [...]
Property once owned by Farley Mowat will be protected in perpetuity MEDIA RELEASE Cobourg, ON, July 6th, 2026 – The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for the future acquisition of more than 142 acres of land. The property is being donated by Lori Reynolds who bought the property with her late husband Don Paterson [...]
CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! Do you love taking photos of nature? Submit your photos taken across Northumberland County for a chance to be featured in Northumberland Land Trust's 2027 Calendar! Photos can be of landscapes, plants, and animals at one of our nature reserves or across Northumberland County! If your picture is selected you will be featured in [...]
Total species found in 2026: 142 Hours birding: 300 Number of birders: 24 Total funds raised: $14,600.00 View full species lists for all 19 nature reserves Donate today
What's a Birding Marathon? This May, nineteen expert birders will visit all 19 of our nature reserves to try to find as many species of birds as they can in a 24 hour period. It’s a marathon! The birding marathon is one of NLT’s biggest fundraisers of the year. It is done in memory of Norma Wallace, a keen local birder and [...]
Hear Executive Director Amanda Newell's full radio interview with 93.3 myFM where she describes how the achievement reflects both growing community support and a long-term commitment to protecting natural spaces for future generations. Listen here
Apostolides property features critical habitat. MEDIA RELEASE Cobourg, ON, March 24th, 2026 – The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for the future acquisition of more than 57 acres of land. The property is being donated by John Apostolides who bought the property in 2006. The Apostolides property is located in Roseneath within the Township [...]
Rae Blackwell property will be NLT's 20th nature reserve. MEDIA RELEASE Cobourg, ON, March 12th, 2026 – The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for the future acquisition of more than 70 acres of land in the township of Alnwick/Haldimand in Northumberland County, Ontario. The property will be called the Rae Blackwell nature reserve, and [...]
Join us for a social afternoon with our board and staff to celebrate 30 years of dedication from you, our supporters! Refreshments provided. RSVPs appreciated ([email protected]). Walk ins welcome.
