Join us on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm in celebrating one of our newest nature reserves and the first Conservation Easement Agreement (CEA) in Middlesex County - Livingstone Farm!

In 2024, the landholders of Livingstone Farm, David Livingstone and Lynn Hjartarson, finalized a CEA with TTLT. A CEA is a voluntary agreement between a landholder and a conservation organization. It is a legally binding agreement, placed on the land title, that identifies specific conservation measures that are to be maintained in perpetuity, even if the land changes hands.

Located near Komoka, this 40-hectare (100-acre) farm has been in David’s family since the 1800s. The farm includes mature upland hardwood forest and lowland swamp forests and thickets. The woodlands contain some provincially rare ecosystems, large specimen trees, and an array of unique plant life. Species such as Sugar Maple, Bur Oak, Bitternut Hickory, and Black Walnut flourish. For nearly 30 years, the family has been actively returning cleared lands to natural habitat. Through tree-planting and the creation of wetlands and prairies, 23 hectares (56 acres) of habitat have been restored. David’s wish is for these lands to regenerate into a Carolinian forest. Come and see this amazing place for yourself!

The Livingstone Farm Celebration will include speeches, hikes, and refreshments. Registration is required. The full address will be provided upon registration.