ExpiredA Basket Case

Take a slow walk with Sheila Ziman, naturalist and basket maker extraordinaire, to identify plants and discuss their use in basketry and/or in garden projects such as trellises and fencing. You will walk a section of the wide, flat Haliburton County Rail Trail passing wetlands and forests where you will see basketry materials growing in their preferred habitats. Sustainable gathering will be discussed and you will have an opportunity to see some finished baskets using materials that have been observed during the walk. Suitable for adults and youth.

No dogs allowed.

HIKE #: 10

DATE: Saturday, September 21

START TIME: 10 am

DURATION: 1.5 – 2 hours, 3.5 km

LOCATION: 7286 Gelert Road

RATING: Beginner: level topography, easy access

No experience required. Easy, flat walk at a very slow pace!

MAXIMUM #: 15

LEADER: Sheila Ziman

LEADER BIO: Sheila is a nature enthusiast and basket maker who is always on the lookout for interesting natural materials to use in her baskets. As one of the founding members and present Board director of the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, she cares passionately about enjoying and protecting the land we love in Haliburton County.