The Interconnected Forest: A Walk and Talk
Date: Thursday, October 15/26, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Arrival: Please arrive early; we’ll begin promptly at 5:30 PM.
Location: 2429 County Road 25, Castleton, Ontario K0K 1M0.
The session will be held in the barn and the forest; please wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.
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Overview
Living Ways Foundation is pleased to welcome professional forester, Ian Mackenzie, to lead a Forest Walk and Talk through the Living Ways forest to discuss the importance of forest ecosystems and how we can become responsible stewards of forests.
Join an immersive walk and talk on what forests do for the world and how trees, humans, and other species are interconnected.
During the first half of the session, retired Forestry Specialist Ian Mackenzie will walk you through the Living Ways forest. During this walk, we will use living examples to talk about forest symbiosis; the different types of forests and their roles and ecosystem implications; how forests and trees grow; the roles of different species within them; human interaction with the forest; and how we can manage our forests for the future.
After finishing the walk on the property’s highest peak to watch the sunset, the session will move to the Living Ways barn, where Ian will go deeper into forest ecology and answer your questions while you enjoy a hot beverage and light snacks.
Ian Mackenzie is a professional forester who is now retired and works full time, and over time, on his own projects at his farm near Havelock. Ian started his career as a utility arborist with Ontario Hydro, moved through the ranks over 25 years, and retired from executive roles at Hydro / OPG before moving on to international work as a nuclear project management expert. Ian has a keen interest in land and forest stewardship and is particularly concerned these days about food and housing security, with a focus on helping develop local solutions. Healthy forests help!