#saveLUgreenspace

The LU greenspace is over 200 hectares of natural area between Lakes Ramsey, Nepahwin, Laurentian, and encompassing Bennett Lake.  Included in the greenspace are Laurentian Beach, the Laurentian Nordic ski trails, and many favourite hiking trails & viewpoints, including part of the 10km hike around Lake Laurentian and the Trans Canada Trail.

Laurentian University’s insolvency in 2021 put the LU greenspace at risk of being sold.  However, after more than two years of community effort, on June 8, 2023, LU announced that the LU greenspace and trails will not be sold.  Now our focus is on securing long term protection for the LU greenspace. The student-led LU Environmental Sustainability Committee drafted a management plan for the LU greenspace.  This plan is one important step for long term protection. It is hoped that LU will formally adopt the management plan.

Coming up:  Lantern walk and Sky Stories, Saturday, January 25, 5:30pm, starting at the Doran Planetarium.  Register here.