Landmarks Newsletter: February 2024 Edition
Happy February! This month we’re celebrating Black Joy in Nature. In this issue of Landmarks, we are also profiling Patricia Wilson of our Board of Governors?(scroll down to read!). Patricia is the?founder of Diverse Nature Collective. Look for more land conservation hero profiles in the coming months!
We want to take this opportunity to recall some of the ideas expressed by Black Outdoors founder Jacqueline L. Scott in her keynote speech at our Annual Gathering last fall. Jacqueline called on all of us to consider what equity and diversity in land trusts looks like. Some benchmarks that she recommends for land trusts are:?
We especially invite you during this?month of Black History and Black Joy to reflect on the?benchmarks above. Consider where we are as a community, as individuals, and as organizations, in implementing these steps -- and where we need to go next.??
We at OLTA are excited to continue the conversation with you, to celebrate Black joy in nature,?and to take the steps of ensuring truly equitable access to nature in Ontario.
Board Q&A: Patricia Wilson Q:?What do you enjoy about being on the OLTA Board of Governors?
I get to help support the development of policy and strategic goals that will have a positive impact on Land Trusts across the province – in particular, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) focused goals and policies. I also really love...?Click here to read more!
MMLT Received Fantastic Christmas Gift
At the end of 2023, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust was surprised with a new 256 acre property.?Learn more about the Marl Lake Nature Reserve?here.
Beth Gilhespy appointed new CEO of Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy
Beth will be joining EBC at the beginning of March. Beth is no stranger to the Ontario conservation community. She brings with her decades of experience leading land trusts. Beth is also Treasurer of OLTA's Board of Governors. Learn more here.?
Events
Reflecting on Black Excellence in Conservation? When: Saturday February 3, 2024, 1:00-3:00pm Where: Cation Nature Reserve Who: Kawartha Land Trust and Diverse Nature Collective? Register here
Snowshoe and Hot Chocolate Event When:?Saturday February 3, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm Where: Mooi Nature Preserve?? Who: Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy? Register here
Seed Processing Workshop When:?Tuesday February 6, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm Where: London Civic Garden Complex Who: Thames Talbot Land Trust Register here
Winter Signatures - Wildlife Tracks and Signs When:?Saturday February 10, 2024 10:00-12:00 (Weather date - Sunday February 11)? Where: Barnum Creek Nature Reserve Who: Haliburton Highlands Land Trust Register here or call 705 457 3700?
领英推荐
A Winter's Night Walk When:?Friday February 23, 2024, 6:00-8:00pm Where: Pefferlaw Tract, Georgina? Who: Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and York Region Forestry? Register here
Conservation News
This February, we're sharing an array of news pieces, including blogs and podcasts that help move forward the needed conversations on race in the land we call Canada.
Resources & Opportunities
Every month, we curate an incredible list of workshop, grant, learning and training opportunities. Check it out below!
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