Land Owner Stewardship Program and the Bruce Trail; An Alternate Path
November 11th, 2026 / Media
Land Owner Stewardship Program and the Bruce Trail; An Alternate Path
As we age, selling a cherished property isn’t always the right solution. Under the right circumstances, partnering with a conservation or community organization can offer another path forward, one with support in navigating the process of donating land. My parents, Jill and Doug, found that opportunity with the Bruce Trail Conservancy, ensuring the land they had carefully stewarded for decades would remain protected for generations. I’m proud to spotlight their story—a reminder that planning for our changing needs can also create a lasting gift to nature and our community.
– Lisa
“Cherry Birch Bend is a 4.3 acre property adjacent to Short Hills Provincial Park in the Town of Pelham. The land has been carefully stewarded by the sellers, Jill Miike and Doug Palmer, for decades over the course of their ownership. Jill and Doug wanted to see this land protected forever, and having become familiar with the Bruce Trail Conservancy through hosting the Trail and through the Landowner Stewardship Program, saw the BTC as a natural fit. This acquyisition secures a small but critical portion of the Optimum Route while ensuring the rest of the land remains cared for in perpetuity.”
“Thank you so much and congratulations. You have changed the face of the map in Ontario! Who can say that!?
Jackson Hudecki
Land Securement Specialist
Bruce Trail Conservancy
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