Hamilton Naturalists' Club - Protecting Nature Since 1919
Head-of-the-Lake Land Trust
For Nature, Forever

Nature Sanctuary Events & Fundraisers

Sanctuary events give you the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of our properties, and to spend time with like-minded people.

Mortgage Burning
Mortgage Burning Photo Gallery

Saturday September 29, 2007
CARTWRIGHT NATURE SANCTUARY MORTGAGE BURNING AND TRAIL DEDICATION

Nigel Charlong Community Centre, Old Guelph Rd, Dundas, 1:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the symbolic burning of the mortgage on the Cartwright Nature Sanctuary! There will also be a trail naming in honour of Bruce Duncan. Bus to the trailhead for hikes of the Cartwright Nature Sanctuary, refreshments, presentation. Check Wood Duck or website for more details. Contact Alan Ernest at 905 689-9466 or email

Saturday, October 20, 2007
SPOOKY HOLLOW FALL WORK DAY

Meet at the Egg and I restaurant at Hwy 53 and Hwy 2 at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast. Then it's off to our sanctuary jewel, Spooky Hollow, for trail maintenance. As always, it is not all work as we can enjoy the beauty of Spooky and the fall colours should still be outstanding. Please bring a lunch. Call Warren Beacham at (905) 627-3343

Saturday, November 17, 2007, 7 PM
TRIVIA NIGHT! Head of the Lake Land Trust Fund Raiser

Test your knowledge and help raise money for the Land Trust program. Join us for an evening of skill and fun. This is a team event, with max 8 people per team competing for fun and prizes.

Sunday, May 4, 2008
SHORT HILLS WORK DAY

Meet at Battlefield Square Plaza on Hwy 8 at 9:00 am. This is our annual "spring clean-up" of our Sanctuary. We are always looking for new volunteers to help with sanctuary maintenance. You will be rewarded with the old-growth trees and the beautiful spring wildflowers of Short Hills. Bring a lunch. Please contact Warren Beacham at (905) 627-3343

Saturday, June 14, 2008
2008 NATURE WALK FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT

Dundas Rail Trail, Dundas. Further details.

Other Activities: Throughout the year there will be other sanctuary activities and work parties. If you are interested in being added to our volunteer list and receiving notice of activities please contact Jennifer Baker at:

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