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“It’s surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on earth.”
David Attenborough, on his 99th birthday
David Attenborough, on his 99th birthday
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Join us for our February virtual Enviro-Cafe on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 pm with Leora Berman from the Land Between Charity.
Her presentation is entitled:
How nature, people and data are shaping our future
Her talk will focus on all the features of the Highlands; the trends in wildlife populations and in development; the approaches and information that can help with choosing balanced decisions.
Please click the link below to register in advance here:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Wf922hPiSdKzMQ7cmLcqDg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Her presentation is entitled:
How nature, people and data are shaping our future
Her talk will focus on all the features of the Highlands; the trends in wildlife populations and in development; the approaches and information that can help with choosing balanced decisions.
Please click the link below to register in advance here:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Wf922hPiSdKzMQ7cmLcqDg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Our first virtual presentation in 2026 Ecological foundations: Understanding the roles of grasses, rushes and sedges. The presenter is Basil Conlin of Haliburton Micromeadows.
When: Jan 13, 2026 07:00 PM
Please register in advance for this zoom meeting:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1gowkll6Rh6fG5q5_BJd0g
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This talk will centre around creating an understanding of the plants that are the foundation of our ecosystems. One of the most important foundation plants are the grasses and sedges, which are also the least appreciated or understood. Baz will introduce sedges (and some grasses) to the audience and help them learn to identify locally native species and keep them on the land, and use them as allies in restoration, erosion control, garden design, septic plantings, etc.
Our first Board meeting of 2026 will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:45 pm via zoom. Please send an email to [email protected] if you would like to attend.
Our last Enviro-Cafe featured Barbara Kraus, a Haliburton Highlands resident.
Barbara has travelled extensively to the Arctic where she works as a language and botany interpreter aboard an expedition ship. She continues to be riveted by the beauty of the land, the kindness of its people, and the diversity of Inuit culture. Barbara will give a virtual presentation entitled:
A Shifting Landscape: How Climate Change is Affecting the Canadian Arctic
The Arctic is warming 4 times faster than the remainder of the world, and yet those changes can seem imperceptible in a vast and sparsely populated region that few ever visit once in a lifetime, if at all. Tonight’s presentation will discuss the effects of climate change in the Canadian Arctic observed over the past 20 years and what that potentially means for the future of our Arctic fauna, flora, and inhabitants.
Barbara has travelled extensively to the Arctic where she works as a language and botany interpreter aboard an expedition ship. She continues to be riveted by the beauty of the land, the kindness of its people, and the diversity of Inuit culture. Barbara will give a virtual presentation entitled:
A Shifting Landscape: How Climate Change is Affecting the Canadian Arctic
The Arctic is warming 4 times faster than the remainder of the world, and yet those changes can seem imperceptible in a vast and sparsely populated region that few ever visit once in a lifetime, if at all. Tonight’s presentation will discuss the effects of climate change in the Canadian Arctic observed over the past 20 years and what that potentially means for the future of our Arctic fauna, flora, and inhabitants.
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Solar panels, batteries and their place in providing the energy of the future
Carolina Barberi and Joel Ideson from Haliburton Solar and Wind were our featured speakers. Carolina Barberi has over 25 years of project management experience. She has worked on single customer projects, National retail and healthcare chain sign programs and global rebranding projects working with teams in Asia, Europe and North America. She manages day to day operations and purchasing always looking for best pricing for cost savings to the end user. Joel Ideson is a licensed Master Electrician with over 25 years of experience. His career path has provided Joel with a wealth of knowledge in trade specialties, including but not limited to, hazardous locations, building automation systems, custom industrial control systems, PLC control design and programming and renewable energy. Joel has a passion for the environment which is reflected in his career choices. Joel spent six years as Head Electrician and Equipment Specialist for the world’s largest recycler of electronic devices prior to moving to Haliburton County and beginning his path in renewable energy. Joel has completed training courses covering some of the newest renewable energy innovations. Our customers benefit when he implements this knowledge into everyday living. Carolina and Joel not only talk the talk, they walk the walk with their own hybrid renewable energy system and can speak to the benefits and savings. via zoom |
ENVIRO-CAFÉS
Explore presentations on a wide range of topics, including climate change, sustainable living, renewable energy, waste reduction, and biodiversity conservation.
These presentations (called Enviro Cafés) provide an opportunity for community members to share ideas, learn about local and global environmental challenges, and explore solutions.
Explore presentations on a wide range of topics, including climate change, sustainable living, renewable energy, waste reduction, and biodiversity conservation.
These presentations (called Enviro Cafés) provide an opportunity for community members to share ideas, learn about local and global environmental challenges, and explore solutions.
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