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Welcome to the Georgian Bay Land Trust, Andrew Young!
Posted on January 14, 2025
We’re delighted to welcome Andrew Young as the new Executive Director of the Georgian Bay Land Trust! Andrew is a skilled non-profit leader with a lifelong passion for the outdoors. He comes to us after five years as Executive Director of Outward Bound Canada, a charity that focuses on empowering youth through outdoor adventure. Previously, he served as a Vice President of Diabetes Canada, and in earlier roles including advocacy work for at-risk communities, outdoor education, and camping programs for youth with complex mental and physical health challenges. Andrew lives in Toronto with his wife Sarah and their three daughters,…
Happy Retirement Bill!
Posted on January 3, 2025
It’s time for us to say a fond farewell and heartfelt thank you to Bill Lougheed as he finishes his final day as Executive Director of the Georgian Bay Land Trust. For the past 11 years, Bill has led the Land Trust with passion, optimism, and an unmatched work ethic. He has left us in a strong and growing position moving into the future, and has created a remarkable legacy for the wilderness of Georgian Bay. During his time with the Land Trust, Bill worked closely with hundreds of landowners and funding partners to create 42 new conservation reserves totalling…
