Category Archives: Past Events

Finding some calm in a woodland

Much has changed in the past few weeks. The rapid progression of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Canada has led to the cancellation of public events and closure of most public places. While these changes have certainly been necessary, isolation … Continue reading

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Nick Whyte Property Tour

On October 26, 2019, Mr. Whyte showed us his efforts in rehabilitating a degraded woodlot in an effort to provide a family maple syrup operation for enjoyment by the various generations of the Whyte family. View the event flyer. Mr. … Continue reading

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Annual General Meeting and tour of Pine Haven Sawmill and sheds

The Annual General Meeting was held on April 27th, 2019. Huron Perth Woodlot members toured the Pine Haven sawmill and sheds operation. View our event flyer. Lunch was served by Janice’s Fine Country Catering, members received updates about the Huron … Continue reading

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Ken Wagler Property Tour

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St Helens Tour for the Huron-Perth AGM

The Annual General Meeting was held on April 8, 2017.  About 65 Huron-Perth members toured the St. Helens sawmill, pallet mill, and leatherworks operation, owned and run by the Stutzman family for decades. All the lumber that is processed through … Continue reading

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Trick Family Tour

On October 1st, members of the Huron Perth Woodlot Association were led on a tour of the Trick family farm, near Clinton.  With about 85 members in attendance and lots of things to see, the tour group was split into … Continue reading

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Twilight Windbreak Tour – June 9, 2016

The Huron-Perth Woodlot Association hosted a Twilight Windbreak Tour on June 9th.  Led by Ian Jean (Forest and Land Stewardship Specialist, ABCA),  the tour provided an overview of the benefits of windbreaks as well as information about planning, planting, early tending, … Continue reading

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Huron Perth Annual General Meeting April 9 16

The Annual General Meeting was held in St. Paul’s Station (between St. Mary’s and Stratford) at the Downie Optimist Club. There was a demonstration from Dan Bannon of Bannon Log Homes in the morning.  After the business meeting and lunch, the … Continue reading

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Young conifer plantation thinning Sat Nov 7, 2015

On November 7th, 2015 approximately 25 members of the Huron Perth Chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association attended a tour of a plantation thinning operation near St. Marys.  The tour was hosted by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA).  … Continue reading

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Haak Property Tour – Saturday October 17th, 2015

Haak Property Tour Saturday, October 17th, 2015 F0rty H-P Woodlot Association members ignored the winter weather warnings and attended a woodlot tour at John and Janet Haak’s property on a chilly October morning.  Located near the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area, the Haaks purchased … Continue reading

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