Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy

05/18/2026

🌿 Celebrating 10 Years of Protecting Bayfield River Flats 🌿

This year marks a decade since the Bayfield and area community came together to preserve the beautiful Bayfield River Flats Natural Area for future generations.

Back in 2016, the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) and local volunteers launched a grassroots fundraising campaign to protect nearly 1,000 feet of riverbank in Bayfield. Thanks to incredible community support, more than $70,000 was raised to purchase the property, which was then donated to the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy (HTLTC) for permanent preservation.

Today, the nearly five-acre natural area is home to incredible wildlife including osprey, eagles, beavers, and species at risk. Maintained by BRVTA volunteers, the property has been transformed into a treasured community space welcoming more than 11,000 visits each year.

Over the past 10 years, volunteers and donors have continued to enhance the area through cleanup efforts, trail building, erosion control projects, a canoe and kayak launch, and the addition of a safe pedestrian walkway beneath the Highway 21 bridge.

This milestone is a testament to what a passionate community can accomplish together. Thank you to the many volunteers, donors, and organizations who helped make Bayfield River Flats the community gem it is today. 💚

To learn more or support the project:
🌐 HTLTC: https://htltc.ca/donate/
🌐 Bayfield Trails: https://www.bayfieldtrails.com/

05/12/2026

Community comes together to enhance Bayfield River Flats Natural Area 🌱

Approximately 25 people from the Bayfield and area community came out on Sunday, May 3, 2026, to plant native trees, shrubs, and plants at the Bayfield River Flats Natural Area. The planting event, organized by the Bayfield River Valley Trails Association (BRVTA), builds on recent shoreline protection work using innovative erosion control measures along the Bayfield River Flats.

With beautiful weather and enthusiastic volunteers of all ages, the event was a wonderful success. Together, participants helped restore natural habitat, improve biodiversity, and strengthen the riverbank for years to come.

“I think everybody really enjoyed it,” said volunteer Roger Lewington. “Thanks to everyone who helped to make this happen. The Bayfield River Flats looks amazing.”

A special Thank you to the Ontario Community Environmental Fund for supporting this event and to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and made a positive difference in our community! 🌳

04/15/2026

We don’t do this work alone—it starts with people like you 🌱

Your annual membership helps keep us rooted in the community and protecting the places we all care about. Join us and be part of something that will last for generations.

Sign up or renew today through our website below! Your membership runs through the end of 2026 and keeps you connected to the conservation work happening right here in your community.

Click here to learn more: https://htltc.ca/donate/

04/08/2026

Meet Our New Board Leadership!

We’re excited to welcome Kerry Teskey as Chair and Alison Lobb as Vice Chair of the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy Board. Both bring a wealth of experience and a strong passion for conservation, community, and leadership.

👏 Join us in congratulating them as they step into these important roles!

🌱 Want to make a difference in your community?

We’re currently recruiting new Directors to join our Board. If you’re passionate about conservation and giving back locally, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more and apply by visiting the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy website:
https://htltc.ca/contact-us/

12/01/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our event on Saturday. It was an excellent afternoon learning about Adam Shoalts’ explorations and discussing how we can work together to protect natural areas so future generations can continue to wonder—and wander—through our natural world.

Thank you to Rotary Club of Stratford and its Environmemtal Committee for sponsoring the event, and Thames Talbot Land Trust for partnering with us!

11/24/2025

Wild Places, for Today & Forever is sold out! Thank you for your support! We are excited to see you this Saturday.

10/23/2025

Exciting Volunteer Opportunity!

The Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy is looking for three passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. If you care deeply about protecting our community's natural gems and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!

Join us in this rewarding work, help shape our future, and be part of a team dedicated to preserving our local environment through living land legacies.

Home Welcome to the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy (HTLTC) website. The Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy now permanently protects five important natural areas thanks to the generosity of local families and other donors. Support the Bayfield River Flats Canoe and Kayak Launch Project. Learn mor...

09/22/2025

Event Announcement!

The Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy is partnering with Thames Talbot Land Trust to present 'Wild Places, for Today & Forever' in Stratford on Saturday, November 29th. Come learn about the work of land trusts in your community, outdoor spaces for you to explore, and grants that may be available to complete restoration work on your property! Our keynote speaker, Adam Shoalts will talk about his adventures, to some of the most remote places in Canada!

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Stratford and its Environmental Committee for sponsoring this exciting event! You may register by scanning the QR code in the post, or by visiting: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wild-places-for-today-and-forever

09/18/2025

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming staff from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and Maitland Valley Conservation Authority to the Woodburne Farm.

It was an excellent opportunity to showcase this incredible gift to people who are working locally on aligning environmental initiatives.

Thanks to everyone who joined us!

09/10/2025

Did you know?

The Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy has planted over 30, 000 trees across its properties - and they're thriving!

Pictured here is the hard working tree planting crew from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority helping us reforest the Woodburne Farm back in the spring of 2018. Fast forward to today - some of those trees are now over 20 feet tall!

Thank you to our amazing donors, and partners, including County of Huron through the Huron Clean Water Project and Forests Canada for supporting this work!

Together we are working to protect, and restore land, water and nature in the historic Huron Tract.