Haddon donation will create the 15th property under the land trust’s care MEDIA RELEASE Cobourg, ON, May 14, 2024 – The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for the future acquisition of more than 80 acres of land just east of the town of Castleton. This property [...]
Campaign has led to an increase in volunteer requests, successful grant applications, and an increase in donations. Northumberland News April 8, 2024 The head of the Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) says it was able to use a Trillium Foundation grant to bring more attention to its efforts and to boost fundraising toward its land preservation cause. “With the OTF grant, the Northumberland [...]
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Smoke signals prescribed burns in Northumberland County Two Northumberland Land Trust nature reserves will be set on fire this April April 1st, 2024 – Cobourg, ON – The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) will start two prescribed burns at its Pelton Nature Reserve, and Leckey Nature Reserve. Prescribed burns are essential to restoring and revitalizing native prairie and [...]
On the sunny crisp morning of March 30 a fabulous group of volunteers took to the woods at McColl Nature Reserve in Codrington to clear trails and battle invasive plant species. A large group like this can accomplish great things, and makes the work more fun. NLT is always looking for more volunteers to help us look after our nature reserves. Please [...]
MEDIA RELEASE Northumberland Land Trust acquires 100 acres to create new reserve de Lint donation creates the 14th property under the land trust’s care Cobourg, ON, February 2, 2024 – The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of approximately 100 acres of land just south of the town of Campbellford. The property is located within the [...]
We are pleased to announce our 2024 schedule of events, where we will explore our nature reserves and enjoy their diversity, while also having a sneak peek at future nature reserves. Please preregister for all events by email: [email protected]. See you there! Feb. 3: Winter Tracks and Signs at Wilkinson, 10:00 am May 4: Kennedy forest walk (future NLT reserve), 9:00 am [...]
Northumberland Land Trust heads into 2024 with a sense of gratitude for the generosity of our donors who gave a grand total of $41,825 during our matching gift campaign. With the funds raised we will be able to protect and look after more natural spaces in Northumberland County, forever. With a growing number of nature reserves in our care, and more properties in [...]
We set up a motion activated trail camera at the Lone Pine Marsh beaver dam, and captured all the activity during Christmas week. The stars of the show are eastern coyotes, otters, white tailed deer, raccoons, and some really really fat beavers! Enjoy, and Happy New Year!
Native grass and flower seeds were collected and planted this month at McEwen Nature Reserve. McEwen is one of 3 reserves where NLT encourages tallgrass prairie species through controlled burns, seed collection, and planting. Thousands of prairie grass and flower seeds were sown on the same site as this springs controlled burn. The beautiful results of past controlled burns and plantings, especially the [...]
