The Journey

Plant a Forest becomes Plant Kawartha!

by Richard Gauder

Same, great logo, but a different name! After five years and planting almost 6000 trees and shrubs, we’ve decided to change it up a bit. We were recently approached by the Kawartha Community Foundation, who runs a fund, called The Canopy Project. They asked if we would be interested in… Read More

3 Cadet Corps Help Plant 1000 Trees!

by Richard Gauder

It was another lovely day for planting trees. What made it even more special was the fact that we had the assistance of 3 cadet corps from Clarington, Port Perry and Lindsay, along with a few volunteers. Together they helped plant 1000 trees. The plantings were part of the continuing… Read More

Planting With a Little Help From Friends

by Richard Gauder

May 6th was a beautiful day to be planting another 1000 trees! Something new this spring was Kawartha Land Trust volunteers coming out to help plant. What we also loved were some planters bringing their children. Our hearts fill with joy to see the little ones plant trees that will… Read More

Next planting is Saturday May 6, 2023

by Richard Gauder

Want to come plant some trees? As we welcome the warming weather in April, it’s the perfect time to plan our spring planting! On May 6th, we’ll be planting again at Sheidow Farm, located in the lovely Bethany Hills area. If you’ve been reading our Plant A Forest blog, you… Read More

Why Planting Trees Is Important

by Richard Gauder

Recently I was playing with ChatGPT and decided to ask it why planting trees was important. I’ve got to say, I agree with all it’s points. I’d add it’s great exercise, helps you make friends with other planters and it just feels great! Here’s A.I.’s take on it! Planting trees… Read More