Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd

Kennel Kisses
2019-05-18 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Come into our kennel, and meet our sled dogs.

Want a little love in your life? Come snuggle with some of our beautiful and incredibly friendly Siberian huskies at our onsite kennel! While visiting the dogs, you will have the exclusive opportunity to learn and ask questions about how they run as a team, and love doing it. Each Tour will be approximately 30 minutes in length.
Register in advance under our Summer Events to reserve your visit.
Cost: $5 per person, $10 per family.
Loved visiting the dogs? Book a dog sled tour for you and your family this winter.

Log & Lumber Auction
2019-05-11 10:00 - 14:00
7th Annual Speciality Lumber and Character Log Auction
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.

Celebration of Research
2019-05-10 08:30 - 16:30 | Haliburton Forest, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M 1S0, Canada
Celebrate research and learn!
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 can be found below.
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. 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

Time
Presentation
Speaker
Affiliation

9:00-9:10
Opening Remarks: Haliburton Forest Research Institute
Adam Gorgolewski
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve

9:10-9:30
Silvicultural practices in an intensive management context
Dr. Gilles Joanisse
Forestry Teaching and Research Center of Sainte-Foy (CERFO)

9:30-9:50
Financial maturity – a new approach to selection silviculture
Malcolm Cockwell
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve

9:50-10:10
Using beetles to assess the sustainability of single-tree selection
Jamie Maloney & Emily Weatherston
University of Toronto

10:10-11:00
BREAK

11:00-11:20
Influence of tree species on soil calcium status in Haliburton Forest
Neil Ott
Trent University

11:20-11:40
Can wood-ash put the brakes on calcium decline?
Carolyn Reid
Trent University

11:40-12:00
Earthworm interactions with wood ash: Bioindicators and soil engineers
Michael McTavish
University of Waterloo

12:00-1:20
LUNCH

1:20-1:40
Effects of biochar particle size and particle shape on soil moisture and plant growth
Wenxi Liao
University of Toronto

1:40-2:00
Planning for forest resilience in an uncertain future: the Haliburton case study
Veronique Lalonde & Kyle Martins
University of Quebec

2:00-2:20
Remote sensing as a tool for forest planning
Jean Fink
Forestry Teaching and Research Center of Sainte-Foy (CERFO)

2:20-2:50
BREAK

2:50-3:10
Updates on local lake ice research
Dr. Laura Brown
University of Toronto Mississauga

3:10-3:30
Methane fluxes from sugar maple trees
Adam Gorgolewski
University of Toronto

3:30-3:50
The effects of harvesting on soil methane fluxes: are Haliburton Forest soils a methane source or sink?
Juliana Vantellingen
University of Toronto

3:50-4:00
Closing Remarks
Adam Gorgolewski
Haliburton Forest

NHLA - Progressive Lumber Inspection Training Program ~ Block 1
2019-05-06 08:00 - 2019-05-17 16:00 | Haliburton Forest, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M 1S0, Canada
National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA): Progressive Lumber Inspection Training Program ~ Block 1
This is Block 1 of a 3 part training program. Block 1 is a 2-week of the NHLA Progressive Lumber Inspection Training Program to become an NHLA certified Lumber Inspector. Contact hours are completed through a combination of lecture and lab time. Standard class hours run Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm.
Tuition Fee – books and equipment included:

Members: $1700 CDN
Non-members: 2000 CDN

Accommodations: $64 CDN per night/per person, subject to availability.
Instructed by: Tom Byers – t.byers@nhla.com
For detailed course information, visit the NHLA website or contact Becky Miller at 901-399-7569 or b.miller@nhla.com
For registration and accommodation information, please contact Peter Cundall at pcundall@haliburtonforest.com or 705-457-0419. Registering online provides us with your contact information and tentatively reserves your spot until payment has been received by Peter Cundall.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Easter Bunny Chase 2019
2019-04-21 11:00 - 15:00
Are you chasing adventure for the whole family this Easter?

Are you chasing adventure for the whole family this Easter?

Join us again this year for our 2019 Bunny Chase! To begin the fun, register at the Wolf Centre on Sunday, April 21st, between 11 am and 1 pm.

Spend some quality time with your family while following clues, do some crafts, find Easter eggs, chocolate and small prizes hidden at different points around Base Camp. Keep your eyes open for the golden ticket! If you find it, you’ll be the lucky winner of an AMAZING prize to make the outdoors great this summer. The first family to visit every location will win a family membership to the Wolf Centre!

Share a photo of your experience on social media with the #haliburtonforest and tag @haliburton_forest or @haliburtonforestwolfcentre (on Instagram), @HaliburtonForest (on Facebook) to spread the fun!

Pre-registration is not required. Participation Fee is regular Wolf Centre admission ($25 per family)You can pre-pay your admission online here.
While visiting Haliburton Forest don’t forget to check out The Cookhouse Restaurant, The Woodshop, and our resident moose, Hershe.

March Break at the Wolf Centre
2019-03-11 12:30 - 15:30
Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre 2017
March Break Fun at the Wolf Centre

Join us for our annual March Break Wolf Centre Scavenger Quest!
To complete the challenge, players must search both inside and outside the Wolf Centre. During the quest, participants will be able to collect small prizes and learn about the natural world along the way. Successful explorers will even earn their very own Wolf Centre Poster!
Wolf watching, crafts, brain-teasers, stories, movies and more are available to both participants and non-participants alike!
Come join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the March Break at 12:00 pm and let the quest begin! While you are here don’t forget to visit our Base Camp and see our moose Hershe and maybe grab a snack at the Cookhouse Restaurant!
Cost for the event is the regular Wolf Centre admission: Adults $12.00; Children (7-17) $7.00; children 6 and under are no charge; and a Family Pass (2 adults and their children) $25.00. Art and craft supplies included. Pre-registration is not required. You can pre-pay your admission online here.

The Wildlife - Meet and Greet
2019-02-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Haliburton Forest, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M 1S0, Canada
Meet the animals of The Wildlife!

The Wildlife is coming to Haliburton Forest! Meet Coco and Kisses, a pair of miniature horses, Arlo the alpaca, and Harvey the mini pig. They along with Butter the bunny will be looking for lots of pets and attention and treats this Family Day weekend. Come meet these furry teachers on Saturday February 16th from 10 am – 3 pm at the Seminar Building at Base camp.

*Please do not bring treats from home, the animals have special diets
Make sure to check out The Wildlife online, and on Facebook to learn more about trail rides, forest product and more!
For more information, please contact The Wildlife at contact@thewildlife.info or 705-306-9346.
Love animals? Make sure to also pay a visit the Wolf Centre, just 1 km down the road! You can also grab a bite to eat at our onsite restaurant, The Cookhouse.

Howl for Your Honey
2019-02-14 15:30 - 20:30
Howl for your Honey
And the wolves too, with this unique Valentine’s Day event. Join one of Haliburton Forest’s staff on an exclusive after-hours tour of the Wolf Centre. This couples event will include games and activities designed to help you and your partner bond.You will also get the rare opportunity to witness our wolves being fed and afterwards enjoy a romantic dinner of your own. After dinner, head out on snowshoes through the forest for an evening bonfire, accompanied by s’mores, hot chocolate and a Wolf Howl!
Cost: $190.00/ per couple
Don’t forget to bring your flashlight and dress in layers suitable for spending time outside in the snow!
Book a spot for you and your honey today!
Stay overnight at our onsite accommodations, and take full advantage of all the activities we offer! Try dog sledding or snowmobiling while visiting Haliburton Forest.

30th Annual Poker Run
2019-02-09 08:00 - 17:00
Collect All 5 Tokens!
Join us for our 30th Annual Poker Run! Participants will ride the trails via snowmobile or ATV visiting our 5 shelter cabins. Each cabin will offer a coloured token and refreshments! Before 5:00 pm participants turn in their tokens in order to draw a poker hand. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Haliburton Firefighters Association. First prize for best poker hand is a brand new snowmobile! Book your pass today! If you have not visited Haliburton Forest before check out the shelter cabin locations on our snowmobile trail map!
While participating don`t forget to check out some of our amazing scenic areas such as The Gorge, Redstone Vista and the Lookout!
Contact: For more information please call 1-800-631-2198 (Ext. Main Office) or email reservations@haliburtonforest.com
If you are looking for accommodations in the area please visit our local tourism website My Haliburton Highlands to see what our community has to offer!
Registration: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Check Points: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
LAST DRAW AT 5:00 PM
Each of our 5 check points (Shelter Cabins) offer a variety of food and beverages. Sausages will be sold at L’Azure Shelter Cabin. All other food and beverage items are included in the participation fee.
Book your pass today!
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HALIBURTON FIRE SERVICES

Picture This - Winter Photography Workshop
2019-02-02 09:30 - 16:00
Winter Photography Wonders
Explore a true winter wonderland at Haliburton Forest with photographer, David Sweeney! After a short morning photography workshop, take your skills over to the Wolf Centre to photograph our resident pack of stunning timber wolves. Prepare for yourself for some winter hiking as you trek through the forest to a frozen lake. During this guided experience, you will have the opportunity to photograph passing snowmobiles, and maybe even dog sleds! This weekend workshop is best suited for adults and photographers of any skill level.
Fee: $99.00 per person, plus HST. Includes: Lunch at The Cookhouse, entrance to the Wolf Centre as well as Haliburton Forest and a full schedule of photography opportunities. At time of booking we will ask for payment in full in advance.
Book your space today!
Make a weekend of it, and stay overnight in one of our house-keeping units. Book a snowmobile rental, or bring your own machine, and ride the trails to find your own unique photo opportunities.
Sample Itinerary:

9:30 am – Meet at seminar Building/ Intro Workshop

11:00 am – Wolf Centre Photo-op

12:00 pm – Lunch at the Cookhouse Restaurant

1:00 pm – Hike to frozen lake, more photo-ops

4:00 pm – Wrap up/end of workshop

Winter Camping with Callan
2019-01-19 10:00 - 16:00
Winter Camping Workshop
Embrace the cold with this workshop on winter camping. Kevin Callan, the Happy Camper, will introduce you to the practices and principles of winter camping. Kevin, the author of the Complete Guide to Winter Camping, will cover trip planning, map and compass, cold camping, hot tenting, packing, stoves, food, hauling your gear, safety, fire lighting, wood I.D., tracking…and more. With a break mid day to enjoy a warm, delicious lunch. After this workshop you will be much better prepared to do an overnight trip on your own.
Kevin Callan is the author of 15 books, including the best selling Ontario paddling guides. He’s a columnist for Explore Magazine and CanoeRoots and a regular host on television and radio, Check out his very popular YouTube channel KCHappyCamper.
Price Includes:
– Six hours of instruction and education with camping expert
– All your gear and supplies
– Delicious lunch
– New friends and the great outdoors!
Register now through Yours Outdoors for this one-of-a-kind experience!
Need a place to stay? We have onsite accommodations available. Make a weekend out of it and visit our Wolf Centre too!

Howling Good New Year's Eve
2018-12-31 17:30 - 22:00
Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre 2017
This New Year’s, Howl Out the Old
And ring in the new, with this one of a kind New Year’s Eve event. Join one of Haliburton Forest’s staff on an exclusive after-hours tour of the Wolf Centre. You will get the rare opportunity to witness our wolves being fed and afterwards enjoy a light dinner of your own. After dinner, head out on snowshoes through the forest for an evening bonfire, accompanied by hot chocolate and a Wolf Howl!
Cost: $95.00/ per adult
Don’t forget to bring your flashlight and dress in layers suitable for spending time outside in the snow!
Book your spot today!
Stay overnight at our onsite accommodations, and enjoy more new experiences! Try dog sledding or snowmobiling while visiting Haliburton Forest.

Daily Dose of Dogs
2018-05-18 16:00 - 16:30
Come into our kennel, and meet our sled dogs.

Want a little love in your life? Come snuggle with some of our beautiful and incredibly friendly Siberian huskies! While visiting the dogs, you will have the exclusive opportunity to learn and ask questions about how they run as a team, and love doing it. Each Tour will be approximately 30 minutes in length.
Register in advance under our Summer Events to reserve your visit.
Cost: $5 per person, $10 per family.
Loved visiting the dogs? Book a dog sled tour for you and your family this winter.
