Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd

The Story of the Gypsy Moth, and What We Can Do to Slow the Spread
2021-08-31 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Interested in learning more about the natural world around you?
Join us in the seminar building for our summer seminar series, which covers a variety of interesting topics, free of charge!
August 10th – Uncommon Facts About Common Birds w/Randy Moratz
We can all identify many of the birds that we see but how much do we know about various aspects of their lives? Come and find out some uncommon facts about our common birds.
August 17th – Don’t Let The Turtles Disappear! w/ Grace Wiley of Turtle Guardians
Join Turtle Guardians for a presentation on the importance of turtles and the need for conservation. Meet our live teaching turtles, talk to turtle experts, and learn how you can help protect these vulnerable creatures!
August 24th – Foraging for Plants w/Becky Lamb of Wild Foragers Society
Discover common trail-side plants that you can include in your day-to-day through eating, herbal medicine, or even avoiding. You’ll learn about identification, suggested recipes and remedies, and have a chance to see real samples.
August 31st – The Story of the Gypsy Moth, and What We Can Do to Slow the Spread w/Sadia Butt of University of Toronto
The current infestation of Gypsy Moths in Ontario has highlighted the impact of invasive species can have on our trees. In this presentation we will learn about Gypsy Moth biology, behaviour, and the best practices to control their spread.

Advanced registration preferred, as capacity is limited to 50. reserve online here under “Summer Events”: https://haliburtonforest.checkfront.com/reserve/…

Astronomy Tour
2021-07-02 21:30 - 23:00 | Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Book a space for the whole family on one of our summer astronomy programs. Take a walk with our onsite astronomer who will guide you through the stars. A typical evening astronomy program lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, and runs rain or shine. Sessions will start at 9:30 pm in July and 9:00 pm in August. Space is limited to 15 participants. A minimum of 6 participants is required. Programs fill fast so make sure to register early!
Cost: $20.00 per adult & $15.00 per child (17 & under)
Make a day of it and visit us earlier in the afternoon so you can pay a visit to our Wolf Centre, or join us for a Wolf Howl. Stay for the weekend in accommodations, or at one of our campsites and get full access to our network of hiking and mountain biking trails.
For more information visit our Astronomy Page.

Sawmill Tour
2021-07-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
At Haliburton Forest, we are proud of our involvement in the timber industry, and we are happy to share our knowledge about the land and wood processing with the public. Accordingly, we are able to offer tours of our forestry operations and of the sawmill.

The Sawmill is the core operation of our Forest Products division. It is a mid-sized hardwood mill producing approximately 25,000 boardfeet per day. Our primary species are Hard maple but we also manufacture lumber from any of the hardwood species that grow in the 100,000 acres that we own and manage at Haliburton Forest.
As an extension of its forest, all products generated at the Haliburton Forest sawmill are certified by the internationally recognized Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) as using only timber from our sustainable forestry operations, a designation rarely achieved on this continent. This assures customers that the highest level of environmental and social care is being taken in the generation of all wood products at Haliburton Forest.
Sawmill tours run every Thursday throughout the summer in July and August. Tours start at 1:00 pm. A minimum of 6 participants is required. Please also give us at least 5 days notice if you are interested in this tour. Individual passes are $20 per adult, Family passes are $30 for 2 adults/2 children, 17 and under. To book your tour, click here.

Foraging For Plants
2021-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada

Don't Let The Turtles Disappear!
2021-08-17 19:00 - 20:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada

Nature Photography - a Guided Tour with David Sweeney
2021-08-14 10:00 - 18:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Capture summer with stunning photos.

Looking to take some photos of these warm summer days to get you through the cold winters? Now’s your chance!
We have partnered with photographer David Sweeney to offer a full-day guided photo tour of Haliburton Forest, focusing on landscapes and waterscapes around the property. You’ll get a chance to take a lunch break at a log cabin to enjoy some lovely summer views.
Cost is $50/person plus tax.
Bring your own lunch, and dress for a day spent outdoors in nature (hiking shoes, rain gear, water bottle, lunch,bug spray, etc)
For more information and to book, please visit https://www.yoursoutdoors.ca/event/3202

Uncommon Facts About Common Birds
2021-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada

Youth Day Camp - Ages 11-14
2021-07-12 09:00 - 2021-07-16 16:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Discover the forest with friends!

This youth Discovery Day Camp returns this year for two sessions.
Week 1 – July 5-9, 2021 – Ages 7-10
Week 2 – July 12-16, 2021 – Ages 11-14
Register online here by selecting “Summer Events”.

Join in the fun of exploring nature through a variety of outdoor activities, games and skill-building challenges. This Monday-Friday (9 am – 4 pm) day camp will help your child discover how great the outdoors are.
Fees: $250 per youth plus HST.
Includes: All gear and equipment associated with activities. Participants will pack their own personal gear and lunch for the day.
Lead by Wolf Centre Coordinator, Marena, the participants will get to try all kinds of fun activities which may include:

Swimming
Low Ropes
Arts and Crafts
Canoeing
Survival/Camp-craft skills (fire and shelter building)
Sled Dog Visit
Fun, team building games and activities

This camp will be run entirely outdoors (with the exception of severe weather) so pack your rain gear!
Participants will be required to wear masks at any point of time that 6 feet of distance cannot be maintained, or that participants are indoors.
Parent/guardians will be required to help their child/children self-assess daily prior to arrival at camp.
All guidelines as laid out by Ontario Ministry of Health will be in effect. See guidelines here.

Parents – are you not sure what to do while your children are enjoying our camps? We have lots of opportunities for parents while their children are exploring the Forest – Campsites, Accommodations, Cookhouse, Trails, and more! Check out our Events page and see if there are other activities you would like to participate in!
Do you want to mix it up and see what else there is in Haliburton? Check our local Tourism Website and see what the community has to offer!

Youth Day Camp - Ages 7-10
2021-07-05 09:00 - 2021-07-09 16:00 | Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada

CANCELLED ~ Log & Lumber Auction
2021-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Annual Speciality Lumber and Character Log Auction
CANCELLED ~ Unfortunately in light the continuing Covid-19 restrictions and limitations, we have decided to cancel this year’s Log and Lumber Auction. This was a difficult decision, but we are doing our best to keep staff and visitors healthy and safe. We are looking at possibly rescheduling for 2022. We will keep you posted.
Wood-aficionados are welcomed to our annual Specialty Lumber and Character Log Auction. At this event, Haliburton Forest offers a large variety of wood related products. From run of the mill lumber and timbers, to rarities and oddities. We will have hard and softwood lumber in a variety of dimensions and grades. Bird’s Eye Maple, Tiger Beech, Flaming Birch, oversized Pine and Hemlock, as well as speciality Oak and Cherry may be available. Other auction items may include: burls, spalted wood blanks and ingrown trees from small to mammoth proportions. This is an outdoor event that will run rain or shine. Participants should make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
Attendees will be able to view lots on Friday, May 10 until 10:00 am on the auction day. Haliburton Forest will have generated all wood products on auction and as such they originate from sustainable forestry practices. We will have a mobile mill on-site for customized milling of purchased logs. Buyers can arrange delivery of purchased lots after payment.
Cost: There is no registration fee for this event. Buyers can make payment for purchased items by Visa, MasterCard, Cash or Debit.
Please pre-register by emailing info@haliburtonforest.com
Come for the logs, stay in accommodations. While you are here, enjoy learning more about the forest with our Celebration of Research, or a visit to the Wolf Centre.

CANCELLED ~ Celebration of Research
2021-05-07 08:30 - 16:30 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
CANCELLED ~ Unfortunately in light of continuing Covid-19 restrictions and limitations, we have decided to cancel this year’s Celebration of Research. This was a difficult decision, but we are doing our best to keep staff and visitors healthy and safe. We are looking at possibly rescheduling for 2022. We will keep you posted.
Have you ever been curious about the research going on at Haliburton Forest? You may know about about the recreational activities and forestry operations at Haliburton Forest. However, you may not know that we are constantly conducting research. Continuing to learn about our forest and its inhabitants is important in being able to effectively manage and work alongside them. Topics of study encompass many aspect of Haliburton Forest, such as forest ecology, climate change, tree health, pollinators, etc… Join us for a Celebration of Research, where our many partners will share their findings. University of Toronto researchers together with Haliburton Forest Staff are sure to teach you something new during this full day of presentations.
The schedule of presentations will be posted shortly before the event.
Cost: There is no charge for this event.
Included: Buffet lunch at the Cookhouse Restaurant as well as several informative presentations.
While you’re here, check out our Speciality Lumber and Character Log Auction on Saturday the 9th. Make a weekend of it and stay in one of our cosy housekeeping units.
For more information please call 1-800-631-2198 (Ext. Main Office) or email reservations@haliburtonforest.com

CANCELLED - Husky Hikes
2021-04-10 11:30 - 14:00 | Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
This event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Provincial Emergency Brake.
Our Siberian huskies love meeting new people and making friends. They also enjoy going out for harnessed hikes, sniffing the trees, rolling in the grass and working on their directional commands. What better way to enjoy the day!
Husky Hikes depart at 11:30 am and are approximately 2.5 hours long. Advanced reservations are required. Book your tour time here!
Fees below are subject to HST.

$40.00 per individual
$85.00 per family (2 adults and their children

CANCELLED - Kennel Tour
2021-04-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
This event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Provincial Emergency Brake.
Come snuggle with our kennel of incredibly friendly Siberian huskies! Our kennel staff will bring you right into our kennel, where you can get up close and personal with our energetic pooches. After 30 minutes of quality time with our four-legged family, you’ll have a smile glued to your face and a lightness in your heart.
Tours will run twice daily, at 10am and 4pm.

$10.00 per individual
$20.00 per family (2 adults, 2 children)

Book your tour time here!

CANCELLED - Forestry Tour
2021-04-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
This event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Provincial Emergency Brake.
The Haliburton Forest Base Camp has a history that is more than 120 years old. Even the forest around Base Camp is a place of constant and surprising change. Join the Forest Management Staff of Haliburton Forest and hear how people, events and ecology have shaped the little ridge of land between Kennisis and Redstone, and how it may continue to change in the future. This will be a 2 hour guided walk around Base Camp and some of Haliburton Forest’s nearby hiking trails.
Forestry Tours will run Sunday, Thursday and Saturday of the ‘March Break’ this April.
Book now: Here
