After years of coming up from Toronto on weekends to xc ski, mountain bike, and hike in Copeland Forest, my wife and I finally bought our retirement home in Horseshoe Valley in 2010. Even back then we knew that Copeland Forest was a special place.

Since retiring in 2016 I have tried to give back to the Forest by water testing, garlic mustard pulling, and most recently as a member of the Trail Committee.  I will now do my best to preserve and protect the Forest by serving on the board.

Lisa left the GTA behind and moved to Horseshoe Valley in March 2013 to work at Georgian College.  Always interested in discovering trails where her dog could safely run, a neighbour introduced her to the delights of the Copeland Forest. Some of her best memories, since moving to this beautiful part of the province, are walking/hiking in the Copeland with friends, family, and dogs. A relative newcomer to the garlic mustard pull, Lisa and her partner Barb, jumped inwith hands and feet to help quell the impact of this invasive plant to help preserve the splendid spring flowers we so enjoy, especially the precious trilliums.