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Images of Heartland Forest in Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter

Heartland Forest welcomes the public every day of the year 9:00 am – dusk.

“a barrier-free nature experience with the goal of preserving and educating”

This nature experience is driven by volunteers and donations and is a registered charitable organization. Old and young alike enjoy our accessible trails and facilities on 93 acres of protected forest and wetlands within the 296 acre property. Currently over 15,000 people access Heartland Forest Nature Experience each year making it a much loved resource in Niagara.

Forest Archway with many people

Facilities include trails, fishing pond, picnic shelters, informative signage, butterfly garden, observation and rest stations, playground, larger than life animal carvings, barrier-free mini-putt and one of the largest tree-houses in Canada which offers a panoramic view of the forest.

Natural Features include frog and turtle ponds, rich Carolinian forest which features vernal pools and a rich inventory of unique species of birds, trees, and amphibians.As we reflect on 2011 we celebrate:

  • Teaching more than 1,900 kids from area schools about the natural wonders of woodland and wetland environments.
  • Working with nearly 200 volunteers, who logged more than 2,000 total hours.
  • Providing community educational events such as WinterFest and FrogFest.
  • Laughing &  playing during six weeks of Summer Adventure Camp.
  • Welcoming our biggest turnout ever to HoeDown with over 2500 attendees.
  • Hosting the 8th annual barrier-free Pumpkin Fest in partnership with the Tender Wishes Foundation
  •  Announcing 1.65 million in federal funding through the Enabling Accessibility Fund to build a 14,000 square foot accessible nature centre at Heartland Forest
                      

 

 

We cannot accomplish these things without support of our community. Make your year-end donation to Heartland Forest Nature Experience and your gift will go directly to support our environmental education and conservation efforts. As always, we value your partnership and appreciate your support.

 Heartland Forest Trail Map

Heartland Forest trail Map Listing 2km of trails

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