KLT's Passport to Nature: Winter Solstice Night Hike

Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) is a dynamic land conservation charity with an impressive track record of growth. Our mission is to care for the lands entrusted to us and help others protect the land they love in the Kawarthas. We create nature reserves for future generations by acquiring ecologically important properties and/or interests in properties. We also enhance our stewardship of the land by engaging landowners in land care initiatives through our Partners in Conservation program. Founded in 2001, KLT thousands of acres of ecologically diverse lands, some of which include hiking trails that introduce thousands of people to nature in the Kawarthas every year. We have achieved our successes through the work of our dedicated and growing team of donors, volunteers and supporters. Together, we can ensure more natural spaces in the Kawarthas are preserved forever. KLT works within the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Territory and we are dedicated to continuing to create meaningful connections and relationships with First Nations communities in our region as we build upon these connections.

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Enjoy and embrace darkness on the longest night of the year at Gamiing Nature Centre near Lindsay.

Gamiing Nature Centre

Kawartha Land Trust's 2025-26 Passport to Nature

Welcome to Kawartha Land Trust's third annual Passport to Nature — a series of free events and adventures in nature in the Kawarthas.

Enjoy and embrace darkness on the longest night of the year at Gamiing Nature Centre near Lindsay. Welcome the Winter Solstice with a night hike that begins as the sun is setting and ends in beautiful darkness with an opportunity to warm yourself by a fire. We will create smaller groups to explore the trails for those who are interested in walking. There is also the option to simply sit by the fire and enjoy the beauty of the night. Dress for the weather! Boots, winter jackets, hats and mitts are a must! Facilitators: Nancy Thomson, otherwise known as “Nature Nancy,” is an engaging outdoor educator that has been teaching in the outdoor classroom for the last 25 years. Her sense of fun and genuine connection with the children creates a positive learning atmosphere. She values inquiry and exploration of our natural world through experiential learning and hands-on activities. As a certified teacher, she has had incredible teaching opportunities in the past which have included Outdoor Education at Fleming College, teaching at several different Outdoor Centres, directing Summer Camps and teaching at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and with ALIVE Outdoors. Her vast programming experience coupled with her sense of fun and exploration allows children to connect with their natural world and each other in a playful yet meaningful way. <a href="https://thinkoutside.life" title="https://thinkoutside.life" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">thinkoutside.life</a>Barb Rimmer is an avid hiker and certified hike leader from Hike Ontario. She leads hikes for the Ganarska Hiking Trails Association and has hiked many trails, some being the Bruce Trails, Rideau Trails, and most of the Ganaraska Trails. Barb has been active in helping to improve the natural environment and is always seeking ways to make it better and more available for everyone. She has enjoyed volunteering for many years in many ways with Kawartha Land Trust from leading hikes, assisting with trail maintenance, and even counting bees on KLT’s Big (Boyd/Chiminis) Island. Thank you to Cambium Consulting and Engineering for sponsoring KLT's 2025-26 Passport to Nature program and to OFAH Foundation for supporting events in our 2025-26 programming.

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