Meadowlily Woods
Meadowlily
One of my very very favourite organizations is Thames Talbot Land Trust (TTLT). I am lucky enough to live close to several of their properties and to have spent a lot of time and one of their newest acquisitions, Hawk’s Cliff.
Those of you that know me know that one of my very favourite places in London includes Meadowlily Woods
Meadowlily Nature Preserve was the very first property dedicated to the TTLT in October 2002. It was donated by Carol and Rick Richardson who wanted to make sure that their families land would be protected from future development.
This is a 5.9 hectare (14.5 acre) site comprised of floodplain, open meadow and upland forest and is part of Meadowlily woods, an environmentally significant area (ESA) recognized by the city of London.
Some of my favourite photos over the years come from this beautiful spot. They are in my calendars and on my walls, from trilliums in the spring
To this little fox having a nap
The beautiful trails in the fall
Looking for critters with my nephew & helping him develop a lasting love for nature
In case you wanted to know more about Thames Talbot Land Trust and what they do, here is an excerpt from their website and a link to it in case I’ve peaked your interest
I’ve also posted about Meadowlily before – here’s a link in case you want to see older posts
Our Goals
Protecting Lands, Habitats and Natural Heritage
Our primary intent is to hold and manage the land in perpetuity for the benefit of future generations.
Restoring Ecosystems
Our restoration activities, like planting native species, removing garbage, and controlling invasive species, help to restore damaged ecosystems.
Managing Alien Invasive Species
TTLT helps to protect wildlife and habitats by mapping, removing, and monitoring invasive species.
Support Environmental Education
TTLT offers skill building and professional development workshops as well as a range of volunteer stewardship opportunities.