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About the event leader
Leanne Gauthier-Helmer is a photographer, naturalist and environmental educator who focuses on experiential learning to help people appreciate the fascinating history of the natural world around us. When Leanne is not teaching with the creative crew from Fanshawe College’s Adventure Expedition program, she can be found on a guided hike, putting on a workshop or even instructing from a kayak.
About Shirley and George Pond Nature Reserve
This nature reserve was dedicated in honour of Shirley & George Pond in 2014 in recognition of their years of contributions to conservation in the region.
The location and size of the property presented a significant and exciting opportunity for Long Point Basin Land Trust to improve wildlife habitat and increase natural linkages in the area through ecological restoration. Nestled just north of the Turkey Point Marsh, the Shirley & George Pond Nature Reserve protects a diversity of habitats including forests, meadows, and the east branch of Forestville Creek.