Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan Update

Trent University is reviewing and updating the Trent Lands Plan – the strategic overview for the stewardship, care, and use of Trent’s approximately 1,400 acres on the Symons Campus. The Trent University Lands and Nature Areas Plan will assist the University to achieve its vision of a ‘sustainable and inspiring campus community, thoughtfully integrating the natural and built environments, with vibrant spaces to learn, innovate, be active and live’. The 2020 update takes an ‘ecosystem’ approach incorporate all Trent lands on the Symons campus, including the nature areas, into one guiding land-use plan. 

Phase 2 Engagement

Phase 2 of Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan update will focus on creating opportunities to enrich campus life, enhance public spaces, foster campus-community connections, and meet campus and community needs. It will also include a review of the guiding principles, and discussion of approaches to land use planning and greening the campus.

Take the Phase 2 Online Survey

Community Pop-Up

Saturday, February 15, 2020
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market
Peterborough Square Mall

Campus Pop-Up

Tuesday, February 4, 2020
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Trent Student Centre Alumni Atrium

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Otonabee College Cafeteria
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bata Library Atrium

Stop by and learn about the history and process behind the Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan. Grab a snack and fill out a quick survey to share your vision and ideas for the future of Trent's campus. 

Campus/Community Input Session

Tuesday, February 4, 2020
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Great Hall, Champlain College

Join us starting at 6:30 to learn the history and process behind the Trent Lands Plan. A formal presentation begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by a workshop exercise to get insights and ideas to shape the vision and future of Trent's campus. Can't stay long? Fill out our survey on-site to share your ideas. 

Ways to Get Involved

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E-mail trentlandsplan@trentu.ca to be added to our mailing list.

We welcome your comments, ideas and suggestions about the Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan. Send any questions or comments via email to trentlandsplan@trentu.ca.

Share your nature sightings on iNaturalist. 

Share your nature sightings to help support our understanding of site-specific information, and the occurrence and abundance of plants and animals at Trent. Your observations will contribute to our understanding of the natural heritage features and functions within the campus, and how we can support and enhance biodiversity, appropriate land use, teaching and research, and a vibrant natural environment.

Social Pinpoint, an online engagement tool collected information about Trent's Symons campus in six theme areas during Phase 1 of the Trent Lands & Nature Areas Plan. See the map of the feedback shared in Phase 1.