About the Trust
Welcome to the website of the Orono Crown Lands Trust. Like the lands themselves, we're always making improvements here, so we hope you'll check back often.
The Orono Crown Lands were originally purchased by the Province as a tree nursery, to be operated by the Ministy of Natural Resources (and its predecessor Ministries). In addition to growing and shipping seedlings, the Ministry used the lands for forest research projects. It ceased to operate it as a farm in 1996.
As a result of community consultation in 2001, the Ministry partnered with a grassroots organization - the Orono Crown Lands Trust - in the management of the property. We are volunteers from the Orono area in Clarington, and we assist the Ministry in the management and maintenance of the property. We are concerned that it be accessible to the public, and to that end, we have improved parking facilities, trails and access roads.
To pay for the projects we undertake, we access public sector funds and conduct fund-raising campaigns. We also sell memberships, which we call stewardships, to those who are interested in preserving this important natural resource. If you'd like to join us, visit the "Join Us" page.
We hope you'll consider becoming a steward. Even if you don't, please visit the site. We have trails for hiking and cycling, and areas for picnics, so bring your family and make a day of it. |
