Tag: Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
$17,400 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Improves Safe Trail Access at Poole Family Nature Sanctuary
On Friday, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP John Jordan met with the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) to celebrate the completion of a project made possible by…
308 acres of Highlands Forest permanently protected by local land trust
Located south of Matawatchan Provincial Park, the reserve is a flagship addition to MMLT’s protected lands. Its mature forests, rocky ridges, wetlands, and creeks support remarkable biodiversity.
Halfway to Protection: Community pushes MMLT closer to conserving 500 acres of wilderness
A community-driven effort to protect two ecologically significant properties in the Madawaska Highlands has reached a major milestone, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust…
Notes for Nature concert promises earth-themed music on World Environment Day
This night of beautiful Earth-themed music will raise funds for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust’s (MMLT) vital land conservation work.
Flock to MMLT’s returning birdhouse fundraiser auction
(Bill Rawson created this birdhouse for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust ‘Birds of a Feather Auction Together’. It is the fourth auction raising funds to protect nature reserves and foster…
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust is seeking a part-time bookkeeper
The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust is looking for a Bookkeeper to be part of the MMLT team and support the growth of their protected properties, membership, and supporters.
13th Ecologically sensitive property now protected by the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
(The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) have acquired the Chatson Woods near Denbigh, Ontario. The woods will be added to the Rose Hill Nature Reserve. Photos: MMLT) The Mississippi Madawaska…
The ‘Sky’s the Limit’ at the MMLT fall fundraising gala
Jill Heinerth, world-renowned Canadian cave diver, writer, photographer, and filmmaker will be the guest speaker for the evening. Jim Bryson will be entertaining the guests.
Local Land Trust celebrates $123,800 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
(Representatives from the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust were present for the funding announcement from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and presented by MPP John Jordan. Left-Right from top: Paul Kehoe, Andrew…
Be a Wild Child this August – Roar against climate change!
The Festival of the Wild Child is a fun family event designed to encourage children of all ages to explore, understand, appreciate, and get hands-on with the natural world.
Local land trust receives fantastic Christmas gift!
In late November 2023, Kay Cartwright approached MMLT with a vision to protect her 256-acre property in Frontenac County from future development…
What’s going on in Stittsville this weekend and next week?
It promises to be a nippy, but sunny weekend just in time for the numerous events taking place in Stittsville for the next few days. From large to smaller events, you will find something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s get started…
Fall colours walk at Blueberry Mountain
Directors and volunteers from MMLT will be onsite throughout the day to answer any and all questions – whether you’re curious about the land trust’s current projects, migratory birds, or rock exposures, we’ll have experts on hand…
Sharing the Wild Life: A recap of the Festival of the Wild Child at High Lonesome Nature Reserve
This year we welcomed a number of new Canadian families who were connected with us through the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization.
Festival of the Wild Child 2023 – Sharing the Wild Life!
The Festival of the Wild Child is a great opportunity to learn how the plants and animals who share the same space can work together to protect each other.