Yesterday I met with Sheila Ziman and Barrie Martin from the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust to see how I can participate and help the organization. I am going to be doing some database work for them, pulling all their information together and organizing it so they can easily keep in contact with their membership. The goal right now is to get as much done as possible in preparation for their annual Gala in May. It sounds like a long time, but nomination forms for their Enviro-Hero awards must go out soon, then invitations, ....so the push is on! If anyone reading this knows of an indvidual, a couple or a business or organization that could be considered an Enviro-Heroe, please contact them!

Barrie Martin is an intriguing man whom I thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet. Barrie was one of the original organizers of Trails and Tours. He worked for the Frost Centre for many years before taking on the trails and tours challenge. Barrie also currently owns an Outdoor Adventure business where he takes people on organized hiking/camping/cycling/canoeing trips throughout the county. He will even create personalized tours based on a person's interests - a great idea and perfect timing as Haliburton County gets more and more known for it's outdoor quest opportunities! I hope I can help this amazing group, even just a bit!