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On Thursday, May 21, David Robertson from Seniors for Climate Action Now! will talk about why Ontario needs a Climate Plan. Please register in advance here:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JAK_ozTOQpeEccZCEdCAKw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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On Saturday, June 6, Dr Tim James will speak about the effects of wake boats on our lakes.
Seating is limited.
please RSVP at [email protected]
Seating is limited.
please RSVP at [email protected]
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On April 28, we held a Heat Pump Party.
The world is electrifying. We need to get on board. The current war in the Middle East/oil crisis is driving people away from fossil fuels faster than anything has ever done. The technology has improved exponentially over the past decade. Cold climate heat pumps can supply heat in Haliburton winters and provide cooling as a bonus. Gord Jones, a retired HVAC technician with lots of experience with heat pumps and others in the community who have installed them spoke about heat pumps.
Tina Jackson from the Central Food Network made a video to help explain rebates and incentives that are currently available. You can watch the video here: https://canva.link/8je1nw13yzcdg8bcanva.link/8je1nw13yzcdg8b |
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Dr Nell Thomas is well known in Haliburton County as a physician, as a Liberal Candidate for the last federal election and as an environmentalist.
She spoke about the environmental and climate consequences of the data centres that AI needs to operate. This is an important conversation.
She spoke about the environmental and climate consequences of the data centres that AI needs to operate. This is an important conversation.
“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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Leora Berman from the Land Between Charity spoke on:
How nature, people and data are shaping our future
Her talk focused 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. Here is recording of the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckYaqwxgTxU&t=34s
How nature, people and data are shaping our future
Her talk focused 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. Here is recording of the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckYaqwxgTxU&t=34s
Our first virtual presentation in 2026 Ecological foundations: Understanding the roles of grasses, rushes and sedges. The presenter is Basil Conlin of Haliburton Micromeadows.
This talk centred 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 introduced 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. A recording of his presentation is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeFEcwXCQw8&t=42s
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. A recording of the presentation is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsvY09LI3c4&t=49s
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. A recording of the presentation is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsvY09LI3c4&t=49s
A recording of David Robertson's presentation about the unsustainable costs of Ontario's bad energy choices is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhxIJv9hl7o&t=51s
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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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PhotosHaliburton County’s most valuable asset is its natural beauty.
Send us your best photos of Haliburton nature so we can add to this compilation. |