Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry: Fall Woodlot Tour

Join Tyler and Vivian Harbers on a tour of their native plant and tree nursery, including seed storage, nursery production, and propagation greenhouses

Nestled in the heart of a sugar bush just shy of an hours drive south of Ottawa, this little gem is a great place to visit on a warm spring maple weekend. Crafted with care, we use a mix of modern technology and traditional methods in the production of our maple syrup. We look forward to sharing our love of our craft every spring and we hope to see you there.

Phil Duncan, forester at the SDG Counties will give a guided tour of the recent thinning operations conducted at Whipperwill Forest. This 250 acre property has a mix of hardwood and softwood species and has recently undergone selective harvesting to open up tree canopy and promote new growth.

Fall Woodlot Tour Schedule

• 9:00–10:30 a.m. – Harbers Greenhouses Nursery Tour (4229 County Road 11, Chesterville)

• 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – On The Bend Sugar Shack Tour (4107 County Road 11, Chesterville)

• 12:30–1:15 p.m. – Lunch Break at On The Bend Sugar Shack

• 1:30–3:00 p.m. – Whipperwill Forest Tour (13905 Whipperwill Lane, Ingleside)

• Transportation: Members are responsible for arranging their own transportation between the tour sites. Please plan accordingly to ensure you arrive at each location on time. These sites are all within a few km drive.

• Walking: Walking will be involved throughout the day, including at the forest site.

• Footwear: Good walking shoes or sturdy boots suitable for walking through the forest are strongly recommended. Please dress appropriately for outdoor conditions and the fall weather.

• Lunch: Please pack a lunch! Snacks and coffee will be provided at the first stop. 

A Few Important Reminders

• Transportation: Members are responsible for arranging their own transportation between the tour sites. Please plan accordingly to ensure you arrive at each location on time. These sites are all within a few km drive.
• Walking: Walking will be involved throughout the day, including at the forest site.
• Footwear: Good walking shoes or sturdy boots suitable for walking through the forest are strongly recommended. Please dress appropriately for outdoor conditions and the fall weather.
• Lunch: Please pack a lunch! Snacks and coffee will be provided at the first stop. 

Please RSVP in advance to sdgwoodlotassociation@gmail.com.