Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation

Preserving The Legacy For Generations

The Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to engaging the community in the preservation of the natural and community heritage of the Lake of Bays region.


Founded in 1985, the Foundation is an official land trust and registered charity with motivated volunteers providing educational material, nature events, and documenting community histories. The Foundation encourages the protection of our natural heritage through voluntary stewardship, conservation easements, land donations and land acquisitions.

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NATURAL HERITAGE

The Foundation focuses its efforts on engaging the community in protecting our natural heritage through educational material, nature events, and voluntary stewardship actions. We are an official land trust accepting land donations, holding conservation easements and advising our members about government conservation programs.

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PRESERVING

COMMUNITY HERITAGE

Lake of Bays is blessed with many older cottages, buildings and churches. In addition to their historical significance and role as a window on our past, these structures add character and charm to our villages of Baysville, Dorset and Dwight as well as the communities of cottage families who have summered together for many generations.

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By Tracey Macey 29 Sep, 2024
Aug 18 Foray on the Bondi Resort trails, Port Cunnington It was another great foray. There was an enthusiastic group - a few returning from last year and several new people. Despite dire predictions it only rained briefly. Here's what we found: Hydnum repandum, Wood Hedgehog Sarcodon sp. Gymnopus dryophilus, Oak-loving Gymnopus Marasmius siccus, Orange pinwheeel Marasmius rotula, Collared Parachute Marasmius pulcherripes, Rosy Parachute Hymenopellis furfuracea, Beech Rooter Hygrocybe coccinea, Scarlet Waxcap Hygrocybe miniate, Vermillion Waxcap Humidicutis marginata, Orange Gilled Waxcap Ramaria botrytis, Rosso Coral Coprinopsis lagopus, Hare’s Foot Boletus sensibilis, Curry Bolete Ramaria formosa, Yellow-tipped Coral Retiboletus ornatipes, Ornate Bolete Lactarius sp. (white latex) Tricholomopsis decora, Decorated Mop Mycena leana, Orange Mycena Tremellodendron Schweinitzii, Jellied False Coral Xeromphalina Campanella, Pinewood Gingertail Cantherellus cinnibarinus, Red Chanterelle Coltricia Perennis, Brown Funnel Polypore Fomes Fomentarius, Hoof Fungus Ganoderma applanatum, Artists Shelf Entoloma Salmonium, Salmon coloured Amanita Flaviconia, Yellow Patches Craterellus ignicolor, Flame Chanterelle Boletinellus meruilioides, Ash-tree Bolete Trametes versicolor, Turkey Tails Scleroderma citrinum, Pigskin Poison Puffball Lycoperdon Marginatum, Peeling Puffball Clitocybe adirondackensis Russula Brevipes, Short-stemmed Russula Variata, Variable Russula Hygrocybe flavescens, Golden Waxcap Marasmius pulcherripes, Rosey Parachute Leotia lubrica, Jelly Babies Leotia viscosa, Chicken Lips
By Tracey Macey 30 Jul, 2024
The Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation invites you to attend The Annual General Meeting of Members Saturday, August 17, 2024 Baysville Autumn Leaves Seniors Centre 112 University Street, Baysville Coffee 10:00 am, meeting 10:30 am, followed by lunch The AGM features a presentation by renowned local nature photographer Rob Stimpson, a Foundation video about the Garryowen community, and built heritage award presentations. These will be preceded by the annual business meeting which includes reports from the LBHF President and Treasurer, and election of Directors. See below for details on Rob Stimpson and the Garryowen community. Lunch will follow the meeting. Documents to review

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Your donation enables us to acquire natural heritage properties, take care of the land we already own and manage, and advocate for the protection of natural heritage values around the Township. There are many ways to donate.

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BECOME A MEMBER

By becoming a member, you take a direct role in protecting the heritage of our community. Your membership donation makes our work possible and contributes to the protection of our rich heritage.

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HELP PRESERVE THE LEGACY

Getting personally involved in protecting our heritage for future generations is fun, interesting and rewarding. There are many ways to contribute. We welcome your help!

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