Archive For The “Stewardship” Category

I serve as Dysart Council’s representative on the County of Haliburton Community Climate Action Plan Advisory Group. The role of the group is to provide advice that Korey McKay, the County’s Climate Change Coordinator, can use to shape the recommendations she makes to County Council and the Council’s for each of the four lower tiers….

The KLCOA is sponsoring a Shoreline Restoration Program this year with generous support form HCDC (Haliburton County Development Corporation) and Abbey Gardens. A limited number of Shoreline restoration opportunities are available, and they will be allocated on a “first to register” basis. The Shoreline Program will include – a site planning visit to help participants identify…

Tree and Shrub Order Deadline – LAST CHANCE TO ORDER There are a few tree bundles left. If you want to take advantage of the native plant purchase program please place your order now. We have a limited number of white pine, red pine, white spruce, black cherry and red oak left to order. These plants are bare…

Dysart and Haliburton County Councils, along with the other lower tiers across the County have made a decision to open hazardous waste days to any resident of the County. Here in Dysart this means that residents will now have access to any of the 14 events scheduled across the County rather than only the three…

Survey extended The survey will remain open for submissions until Monday, April 25, 2022. UPDATE – APRIL 7The County just released the first of two surveys developed to gather input from our community. We encourage you to complete the survey and share your thoughts.SURVEY AVAILABLE HERE HISTORYThe County of Haliburton and the lower tier Municipalities…
Our Kennisis All Of Us survey results indicate that KLCOA Members would like more education material on shoreline naturalization. Here is an opportunity to learn about the benefits of plants for naturalization. The Abbey Gardens Ecology Specialist is leading a virtual workshop about the benefits of naturalizing your shoreline with plants on Saturday April 9 2022 1pm – 3pm. Learn…