EVENTS
Past Events
June 8, 2024
Hello Everyone
Thank you to all who had a chance to participate in the fun and informative nature walk today at Wheelers Pancake House. Friends of Lanark Highlands would like to express our sincere gratitude to biologist Alex Stone for interpreting the natural environment we all care about.
Join our Nature Walk on June 8th.
It’s time to reform gravel mining in Ontario!
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, communities across the province will participate in the first ever Day of Action to Protect Ontario from Gravel Mining.
Friends of Lanark Highlands is hosting a nature walk to support this day. The hike will be held on the trails at Wheelers Pancake House, just west of the site of the proposed Highland Line Pit. You are invited to meet and mingle at the teepee where the hike will begin at 11:00 am. The easy 2.6 km loop trail will take hikers through the sugar bush and alongside wetlands, including the Long Sault Creek.
Saturday, June 8th, 2024 11:00 am
Wheelers Maple, 1001 Highland Line, McDonalds Corners
Would you like more information about the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition initiative? Click Here.
Click on image to download flyer
April 5, 2024
On October 5th, Friends of Lanark Highlands hosted a Blanding’s Turtle FUNdraiser at Wheelers Pancake House. Participants learned how to paint a Blanding’s Turtle with area artist Janet Beath, who offered one of her popular “Paint With Janet” events. Would-be artists were provided with everything needed to paint — AND a pancake with sausages!
A big thanks to all who came out on Sept. 16!
September 16th saw the Paddle and Parade Party hosted by Friends of Lanark Highlands take place at Anderson Heritage farm on Barbers Lake and at Wheelers Maple. Whether you came to Anderson Farm to watch from the spectacular hilltop view or were among the 79 people who paddled canoes, kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards, you left with an understanding of why the plan to devastate the area with massive gravel and sand pits is outrageous.
At both the Anderson Farm and Wheelers, the ceremony, wise words and drumming provided by our Algonquin supporters highlighted the event, and shared a unique perspective on living harmoniously with our environment.
Long Sault Trio and Terry Tufts entertained, along with Sarah Harmer, who is touring with the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition. Their music added to the party atmosphere at Wheelers along with the food, baking and merchandise on offer to support future endeavors. From the giant replica of an endangered Blanding’s turtle —seen on the proposed pit site this spring— to the maple cotton candy, there was something to make everyone feel that they had participated in a special event.
Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered to help in any capacity, from registering paddlers, putting up signs and directing traffic, to serving as paddlers and spectators.
Glorious weather graced the event — a final thanks to Mother Nature for providing such a perfect day.
We are in the process of assembling an online photo album of the day. Details about accessing this gallery will appear soon on our website.
Please keep checking the website to learn about coming events for October and November.
Sept.21, 2023
Blanding’s Turtle FUNdraiser
October 5
6:00-8:30 PM
Wheelers Pancake House
1001 Highland Line, McDonald’s Corners
Visit Paint With Janet on Facebook ‘Events’ for more details
$55/person cash or etransfer
In Support of Friends of Lanark Highlands
Includes everything you need to paint and a pancake with sausages
janet.beath@sympatico.ca
(613) 253 7399
No artistic experience necessary!
Sept 12, 2023
Paddle and Parade
Saturday Sept. 16
BARBERS LAKE & ANDERSON HERITAGE FARM - 137 Anderson Ln., Mcdonald’s Corners
11:00 A.M. - Anderson Heritage Farm - open for parking, and unloading water craft, from 11:00 A.M. - people are encouraged to arrive early!
12 Noon - PADDLE (if you plan on paddling we ask that you register)
Shabot Obaadjiwan & Snimikobi Algonquin First Nations will lead a pipe ceremony & birch bark canoe launch. Drumming by the Pikwakanagan First Nation. Join in!
Register to canoe, kayak or paddleboard the 30 minute route! Spectators welcome!
2:30 P.M. - PARADE - THE HIGHLAND LINE
2km-long procession to Wheelers Maple led by a piper!
3:30 P.M. - PERFORMANCES & PICNIC
WHEELERS MAPLE - 1001 Highland Line, McDonald’s Corners
Enjoy refreshments from local food vendors at our outdoor stage with prominent speakers & special guest musicians. Featuring the Long Sault Trio & a special guest appearance by Sarah Harmer!
McDonald's Corners, Lanark Highlands
Bring your own folding chair!
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Turkey Dinner
Saturday July 29th 5 - 7 PM
Dance with Pat Clarke and Band 7:30 - 11 PM
A Turkey Dinner hosted by Friends of Lanark Highlands at the McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall will be Saturday, July 29th. Please purchase your tickets by July 15th so the Ag Hall will know how many of us will be attending the meal.
The plans include a Turkey Dinner from 5pm to 7pm catered by the Ag Hall at a cost of $30 per adult, $12 per child (7-12) and free for 6 and under.
The Ag Hall is charging us $25 per adult but the additional $5 from each adult meal ticket sold will go to Friends of Lanark Highlands.
Pat Clarke and band are providing live music from 7:30pm until 11:00pm. Everyone who purchases a meal ticket will be welcome to stay for the live music and dancing. There will be a $10 admission (tickets sold at door) for others who would like to come just for the music, with all proceeds going to FLH. The Ag Hall will have the bar open from 5pm to 11pm. At no time is alcohol permitted outside of the hall.
How to purchase meal tickets (e-transfer or cash):
E-transfer the meal cost to FLHtreasury@gmail.com.
In the message box please provide your name and how many people are in your party, including the number of adults, children 7-12 years old and, children under 6 years.
Please list any special diet needs as well.
The turkey will not have gluten in it and there will be gluten free gravy, stuffing, and desserts available.
If paying cash, tickets are available at Highlands Country Store in McDonalds Corners as well at Wheelers Pancake House.
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August 2, 2023
Big Turnout for First Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped out at the fantastic turkey dinner and live music on Saturday, July 29th at the McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall.
The food was delicious and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music by Pat Clarke and band. A big thank you to the band for donating their incredible talent for the evening.
Many thanks to the McDonalds Corners Agricultural Society for cooking such a tasty dinner and having the hall set up for everyone to enjoy eating, visiting and dancing.
FLH would also like to thank the Highlands Country Store and Wheelers Pancake House for selling tickets.
Thank you to all the community members who bought tickets and provided donations. It was good times and good memories and raised $1,989 for Friends of Lanark Highlands.
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