"All About Apple Trees Haliburton" Symposium
Discover Haliburton's rich apple heritage at our symposium! Renowned experts share insights on resilient trees and preservation efforts.
Date and time
Location
Haliburton
Haliburton Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 CanadaAbout this event
- 5 hours
The "All About Apple Trees Haliburton" Symposium is a unique gathering that will bring together renowned apple experts from across North America to share in the rich heritage and significance of apple trees in Haliburton County!
- Why Haliburton County?
Haliburton County boasts a rich apple tree heritage dating back over 100 years, as documented in a 1890s Horticulturalist Journal description of the "Haliburton Apple". Despite the harsh northern climate, these apples thrive with minimal care, presenting an unique opportunity for futher study.
What to expect?
The symposium will feature captivating presentations by the renowned apple hunters, as well as other experts in the field. Attendees can look forward to: - Insights into the unique features and resilience of Haliburton County's apple trees.
- Opportunities for networking and knowledge-sharing with property owners, apple growers, producers, and enthusiasts from across the province.
- Engaging discussions on the importance of preserving and understanding our local apple tree heritage.
- Media coverage highlighting the significance of the symposium and its impact on the community.
Agenda Description
Heritage Apple Discovery and Identification 10:00am to 12:00pm
Introduction: Luba Cargill - ATIP Haliburton, Coordinator
Moderator: Andrew Gordon - Director, U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research
Jim Love: "Apple of My Eye" song composed and dedicated to Haliburton Apples
Presentation to Steve Hill for the discovery of the "Haliburton Apple" variety description
Tom Brown, Apple Hunter, North Carolina, USA
Helen Humphreys, author "The Ghost Orchard"
Brian Husband, Ontario Heritage and Feral Apple Project
Pauline Plooard, Haliburton County Master Gardener, Heritage Apple Project
Carmen Galea, "Long Forgotten Fruits: A Historical Context and Preliminary Inventory of Apple Trees in Haliburton County"
Panel Discussions and Questions
Apple Tree Renewal, Maintenance and Care - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ernie Demuth, Forester, Apple Trees and Forest Management
Jacob Outram, Arborist, Tree care and maintenance
Panel Discussions and Questions
Apple Tree Planting Ceremony at Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association
Throughout the Day...
Helen Humphreys "The Ghost Orchard" book sale and signing
Display of apple art by students from:
-Wilberforce Elementary School, Cardiff Elementary School, Archie Stouffer Elementary School and other Haliburton County invited schools.
-Display of locally produced apple products from vendors like 'Wintergreen Maple Products' and more!
Admission by Donation