Northumberland Land Trust is turning the county green, thanks to our generous donors. Three more beautiful properties are in the process of becoming nature reserves this year. We are raising the money to look after these properties, as well as several more that will be added in the near future. At NLT we know that now is the time to protect critical [...]
Our photo contest yielded spectacular images of nature in Northumberland County, and we chose thirteen photos to be featured in our 2025 NLT Calendar. Thank you to everyone who entered. Here are the winners! Calendars are $25 each and can be ordered by sending an etransfer to [email protected]. Please include your name and mailing address. Calendars will be mailed to you. [...]
Our new "Lone Pine" at the Lone Pine Marsh was planted in honour of lifelong tree advocate John Swaigen, 1944-2024, and the first Lone Pine tree that fell in 1995. Thanks to Deborah Black for your donation. We look forward to seeing this White Pine thrive and grow at our beautiful nature reserve.
Wilson/Leckie donation will create the 16th property under the land trust’s care MEDIA RELEASE Cobourg, ON, June 4, 2024 – The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for the future acquisition of more than 140 acres of land near Beagle Club Road and County Road 9. This is the second land donation in 2024. [...]
What are our expert birders finding as they spend day and night out on NLT's 14 nature reserves? Read stories here This page will be updated as the reports continue to come in.
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 [...]
