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Summer Guided Walk 2019

 Join us for a Guided Walk
Wednesday July 10, 2019

Naturalist Marilyn Latta, of Nature Manitoba, will be your guide for an evening walk at Henteleff Park.

Travelling along some of the developed trails, we will view the prairie restoration, flowers, trees, butterflies and whatever else nature has to offer.

Registration will be limited to 15 people to enhance the experience of participants. Please register with mjlatta@mymts.net and a confirmation will be sent to you along with the time of the walk and the meeting place.

If needed, a second walk will be scheduled for July 16 to accommodate extra participants.

Hope to see you there!
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Spring 2019 Newsletter


Annual Spring Tree Planting

Saturday June 8 — 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sink your roots and branch out as part of our renaturalization project at Henteleff Park.

We’re bringing the community together to plant trees and shrubs on Saturday June 8 starting at 10:00 am at 1964 St. Mary’s Road.

Bring your shovels, gloves, smiles, friends, neighbours, uncles, aunts, cousins and all your family for a morning of fun and community fellowship.

We hope you can join us! Come make a tree your own personal landmark in Henteleff Park.

Message from the President

Dear Friends of Henteleff Park:

Winters for Henteleff Park Foundation are always a time for important reflection, new ideas and planning for the summer to come. This winter saw lots of that and more. In 2018 we were very happy to receive employment funding from Service Canada which over the past years has laid the necessary base for our summer employees. Happily, last year we also received a grant from TD Bank Friends of the Environment which not only helped to augment those wages but also helped us purchase new lawnmowers, a new trailer and a lawn tractor. These grants helped us enormously. We are very happy that Canada Summer Jobs and TD Bank are again supporting Henteleff Park in 2019 in our efforts to beautify south St Vital and assist us in re-naturalizing the park through tree and shrub plantings. We are also very happy that the City of Winnipeg continues to support Henteleff Park through the Land Dedication Reserve Fund (LDRF). The LDRF has served as a backbone to much of the work that has taken place at Henteleff Park and we wish to thank the City of Winnipeg and the Riel Community Committee for its tremendous insight into the needs of the community.

As with many volunteer organizations, Henteleff Park Foundation depends on a board of directors and volunteers to manage its multi-faceted business. This past winter saw important changes to Henteleff Park in this regard. New to Henteleff Park Foundation are Marilyn Latta, Owen Clune and Corrine Caron who bring a wealth of experience and ideas in the areas of large-scale gardening, human resources and communications technology. We are VERY happy to have them with us. At the same time, we saw long-time members Gord Elvers and Bruce Donaldson retire from the board and move on to other endeavours. We wish to thank them for their outstanding contributions and all the best in their next adventures. We would also like to extend a deep thanks to Karen Ilchena who continues to assist Henteleff Park Foundation in her work on the newsletters and other media related matters. Finally, I would like to thank the Board of Directors of Henteleff Park Foundation who bring extraordinary talent and grit to the table:

Yude Henteleff, President Emeritus
Marilyn Latta, Vice-Chair/Treasurer
Bryan Bjerring, Secretary
Corrine Caron, Director
Ian Keenan, Director
Owen Clune, Director

Henteleff Park Foundation is very excited about the months and years to come. As a community-based organization we have made wonderful friends throughout the neighbourhood, the city and beyond and these contacts and the fantastic support that we continue to receive give us great energy for a strong and healthy future.  As it is said in Yiddish: “Gut gezunt!”

Thank you very much!
Saul Henteleff, President
Henteleff Park Foundation
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Guided Tours

If any group wishes to book a guided tour of the Interpretive Centre and Park, please email Yude Henteleff at y.henteleff@gmail.com to arrange a convenient time.

Donations Needed

We appreciate all the financial and other assistance provided to HPF by all three levels of Government. But that falls considerably short of what HPF requires to maintain and improve Henteleff Park as set out in its mandate and we need your financial support to do so. That mandate is to maintain and improve itself as a passive park – a place of beauty, quietude and reflection. HPF is a non-profit registered Charity with the Canada Revenue agency and all donors will be provided with a tax-deductible receipt for their donation.

Please make your cheques payable to “Henteleff Park Foundation”
Henteleff Park Foundation
748 Borebank Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3N 1G4

Photos taken by Noah Hurley

Springtime in Henteleff Park

 

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Henteleff Park Newsletter – Fall Issue 2018




Message from the President

The winter, spring and summer of 2018 have been exceptionally interesting for Henteleff Park. It has been a time of exciting developments, interesting challenges and important progress. In this report, I will highlight some of the significant events that have taken place at Henteleff Park over the past year.

Normand Road Apartment Plan
A most challenging situation that occurred this year was the proposed construction by Progressive Real Estate of a 535-unit apartment complex immediately south of Henteleff Park on Normand Road. Henteleff Park Foundation took the position that this project would have a very negative impact on the park and the community-at-large, so HPF became actively involved in opposing the plans.

Over many months HPF did considerable research and attended many meetings with community residents, political leaders and a legal team to get a clear idea of what the plan entailed, what it’s impact would be and how to oppose it. To this end, with the very skilled help of Dave Hill LLb, HPF sent numerous letters to the City of Winnipeg outlining our legal position.  Furthermore, in partnership with Van Hull Residents Association, HPF spent many evenings soliciting names for a petition opposing the development plans. As a result of this effort, HPF and Van Hull RA collected over 500 names opposing the development.

Finally, HPF attended the Riel Community Committee hearing in which the project proponents submitted their request for rezoning. At the same time, many members of the community, including HPF responded. Over the course of 8 hours, from 5:30 PM to 1:30 AM, dozens of presentations opposing the plans – including our own – were submitted and reviewed by the Riel Community Committee.

At the end, the RCC approved the re-zoning application by the proponent but with significant requirements for plan alterations.  While this was not a complete win – HPF did not want to see any apartment development on Normand Road – the changes recommended by the RCC require serious downsizing which may prove to be un-economical for the developer. At this time HPF is waiting to see what the developer is going to do.

Toronto Dominion Bank Friends of the Environment Grant.
This year, Henteleff Park Foundation applied for and received a significant grant from Toronto Dominion Bank Friends of the Environment Foundation. The grant we received was put to very good use in that it allowed us to upgrade some important lawn machinery, purchase more trees and add to the wages that we pay our summer students. We wish to thank TD Bank Friends of the Environment Fund for its generous support of Henteleff Park and the numerous projects across the country that run reforestation and environmental sustainability programs.

Canada Summer Jobs
This year HPF again received funds from the Federal government’s Canada Summer Jobs program to hire 4 summer students. HPF strongly supports this initiative and feels very strongly that Government support in this fashion is extremely important as it allows charitable organizations such as HPF to employ high school and university students for community and environmental enhancement programs.

Henteleff Park Foundation wishes to thank Service Canada for its continued support of Henteleff Park Foundation.

Land Dedication Reserve Fund
This year, Henteleff Park Foundation received an outstanding grant from the City of Winnipeg’s Land Dedication Reserve Fund. The LDRF is money set aside by the city for greenspace and park enhancement. In our case, the money is used for tree purchases, park machinery servicing and improvement, trail enhancement and continued park re-naturalization and beautification. Henteleff Park Foundation wishes to thank City of Winnipeg for its continued support of Henteleff Park.

Board of Directors
As a charitable organization, Henteleff Park Foundation is run by volunteers on its board of directors. Our bylaws require a minimum of 3 board members and a maximum of 15, each with a three-year term. At this time, we have seven board members:
President – Saul Henteleff
President Emeritus – Yude Henteleff
Treasurer – Gord Elvers
Secretary – Bryan Bjerring
Officer – Bruce Donaldson
Officer – Ian Keenan
Officer – Corrine Caron
Officer – Marilyn Latta

I would like to thank the HPF board of directors for its wisdom and guidance on the many issues that we faced this year. I would also like to thank the community of South St Mary’s Road particularly residents of The Enclave, The Waterfront and Van Hull Estates for their wonderful support of Henteleff Park. Having worked with these folks very closely over the past few months I can say they are fantastic people and that we are here together.

Finally, Henteleff Park Foundation wishes to acknowledge that Henteleff Park is on Treaty One Territory and that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

Thank you, Merci and Meegwetch!
Saul Henteleff, President
Henteleff Park Foundation 

Group Tours & Community Outreach

Since the Interpretive Centre’s opening in August 2016, Yude Henteleff, President Emeritus of the HPF Board has hosted and led several group tours of the HPF Interpretive Centre and the Park as a whole. Shown here is a tour in September with a group from Creative Retirement.

If any group wishes to hear more from Yude or book a guided tour of the Interpretive Centre and Park, please email him directly at y.henteleff@gmail.comto arrange a convenient time.

Welcome Board Members

Henteleff Park Foundation is very happy to announce the addition of the following folks on our Board of Directors.

  • Corrine Caron
  • Bryan Bjerring
  • Ian Keenan
  • Marilyn Latta

At the same time, we are sad to see Markus Chambers leave the board as he recently was elected as City Councillor for the new St. Norbert-Seine River ward. Congratulations Markus!

Site Planning Committee Report

Thanks to Marilyn Latta for submitting a thorough Site Planning Committee report for 2018 with updates on the summer staff, tree planting, maintenance, volunteers and so much more. To read the report in its entirety, click here.

Donations Needed

We appreciate all the financial and other assistance provided to HPF by all three levels of Government. But that falls considerably short of what HPF requires to maintain and improve Henteleff Park as set out in its mandate and we need your financial support to do so. That mandate is to maintain and improve itself as a passive park – a place of beauty, quietude and reflection. HPF is a non-profit registered Charity with the Canada Revenue agency and all donors will be provided with a tax-deductible receipt for their donation.

Please make your cheques payable to “Henteleff Park Foundation”
Henteleff Park Foundation
748 Borebank Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3N 1G4
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Henteleff Park Fall Fest

FALL FEST 2018

Henteleff Park
1964 St Mary’s Road

To One and All!

On Sunday September 9th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm,
Henteleff Park Foundation will be holding its
first annual Fall Fest at Henteleff Park.

There will be music, snacks and a few words from
Henteleff Park folks and friends,
followed by a tour through the park with
Master Gardner, Marilyn Latta at 12:00 noon.

Come and join us for a morning out at Henteleff Park!

 

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Henteleff Park Newsletter Spring 2018

Annual Spring Tree Planting
Saturday, June 9
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We’re bringing the community together to plant trees and shrubs throughout Henteleff Park, 1964 St. Mary’s Road.

Bring your shovels, gloves, smiles, friends, uncles, aunts, cousins and all your family for a morning of fun and community fellowship.

Thanks to our generous friends at Gunn’s Bakery, refreshments and snacks will be served. In support of the Henteleff Park Foundation, t-shirts will also be available for sale. (Perfect Father’s Day gift!)

We hope you can join us! Come make a tree your own personal landmark in Henteleff Park.

Message from the President

It has been a fantastic year (2017-2018) for the Henteleff Park Foundation. Besides the completion of the remarkable Henteleff Park Interpretive site, we have had an excellent year in other areas as well.

Henteleff Park Foundation is very happy to announce that it received a generous donation from the TD Bank Friends of the Environment Foundation. This money will be used for tree purchases, equipment purchases and wage supplements for the summer students.

Speaking of which, HPF received funds again this year from Canada Summer Jobs (Service Canada) to hire 4 students for 9 weeks to work at the park. The students will plant trees, work on the trails and pull weeds, among many other very important summer tasks. Thank you to our friend, MP Terry Duguid and his staff for their assistance.

Henteleff Park Foundation extends its deepest thanks to TD Bank Friends of the Environment Foundation and Service Canada for their support of Henteleff Park.  — Saul Henteleff

Annual General Meeting 2018
Henteleff Park Foundation will have its Annual General Meeting on June 9, 2018 immediately following the spring tree planting (noon).  All are welcome!!

Group Tours & Community Outreach
Since the Interpretive Centre’s opening in August 2016, Yude Henteleff, President Emeritus of the HPF Board has hosted and led several group tours of the HPF Interpretive Centre and the Park as a whole. The latest tour was with the St. Vital Library Association.

Yude also recently spent time with the Scandinavian Cultural Centre as part of their T.G.I.F Dinner and Speaker series. With close to 100 people in attendance, Yude was invited to share stories and the history of HPF.

If any group wishes to hear more from Yude or book a guided tour of the Interpretive Centre and Park, please email him directly at y.henteleff@gmail.comto arrange a convenient time.

Donations Needed
We appreciate all the financial and other assistance provided to HPF by all three levels of Government. But that falls considerably short of what HPF requires to maintain and improve Henteleff Park as set out in its mandate and we need your financial support to do so. That mandate is to maintain and improve itself as a passive park – a place of beauty, quietude and reflection. HPF is a non-profit registered Charity with the Canada Revenue agency and all donors will be provided with a tax-deductible receipt for their donation.

Please make your cheques payable to “Henteleff Park Foundation”
Henteleff Park Foundation
748 Borebank Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3N 1G4

Special Thanks!
Our deepest thanks to Karen Ilchena for her terrific volunteer support of Henteleff Park. Her management of the annual newsletter is fantastic! Thank you very much Karen!

Our deepest thanks to Marilyn Latta who has contributed immeasurably to Henteleff Park for many years. Her deep knowledge of the local flora and fauna and her consistent, unflagging help with the summer work, has left an indelible mark on the beauty and splendour of the park. Thank you, Marilyn.

Browse our Website
Have you visited our website lately? We have lots of information on our Interpretive Centre, the history of the Park and so much more. Plus there’s a place for your family and friends to sign-up to receive this newsletter.

Interested in being a part of the Foundation?
Henteleff Park Foundation is looking for new board members! If you would like to help out, or you would like more information, please contact Saul Henteleff at lanark@mymts.net

Gift Giving Made Easy!
Henteleff Park Foundation has t-shirts for sale for just $20 each. Contact info@henteleffpark.orgto order yours today!

Guided Tours

If any group wishes to book a guided tour of the Interpretive Centre and Park, please emai Yude Henteleff at y.henteleff@gmail.comto arrange a convenient time.

No Animal Snacks
Please don’t leave food for the animals in the park. It’s really NOT in their best interest and can cause them great harm. Thanks!
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Henteleff Park Spring Newsletter

Annual Spring Tree Planting
Saturday June 17 — 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

We’re bringing the community together to celebrate Canada’s 150 and will mark the occasion by planting 150 trees and shrubs throughout Henteleff Park,1964 St. Mary’s Road.

Bring your shovels, gloves, smiles, friends and family for a morning of fun and community fellowship.

Thanks to our generous friends at Gunn’s Bakery, refreshments and snacks will be served and in support of the Henteleff Park Foundation, umbrellas and t-shirts will be for sale. (Perfect Father’s Day gift!)

We hope you can join us for this remarkable public initiative and contribution.

 

International Trails Day
Saturday June 10

The Winnipeg Trails Association Celebrates 150 Years and will make a stop at Henteleff Park as part of their day-long event.

The day begins at Crampton’s Market and will make its way along the trail and arrive at Henteleff Park at around noon where there will be information sessions, guest speakers, a kid-friendly bike obstacle course and a BBQ.

For more information, visit the Winnipeg Trails Association website.

OTHER NEWS

Interested in being a part of the Foundation?
Henteleff Park Foundation is looking for new board members!

If you would like to help out, or you would like more information, please contact Saul Henteleff at Saul Henteleff at lanark@mymts.net

Gift Giving Made Easy!
Henteleff Park Foundation have t-shirts and umbrellas for sale for just $20 each. Contact info@henteleffpark.org to order yours today!

Hey Bus Riders!
Thanks to the Winnipeg Transit Authority, we now have a bus stop located at the entrance to our park at 1964 St. Mary’s Road as well as across the street for the return ride.  Marked “Henteleff Park”, transit riders can easily make Henteleff Park part of their travels. See you soon!

Guided Tours
If any group wishes to book a guided tour of the Interpretive Centre and Park, please emai Yude Henteleff at y.henteleff@gmail.com to arrange a convenient time.

No Animal Snacks
Please don’t leave food for the animals in the park. It’s really NOT in their best interest and can cause them great harm. Thanks!

Hello Bluebirds
Through an initiative of Nature Manitoba with the assistance of the City of Winnipeg Parks and HPF, nest boxes have been erected at the Park to hopefully attract bluebirds. Please keep your distance.

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Henteleff Park Newsletter, Fall 2016

Interpretive Centre Opens

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon at the end of August, over 150 people gathered at Henteleff Park for the official opening of the new Interpretive Centre.

interpretive-centre

Located at the park’s entrance at 1964 St. Mary’s Road and near the original homestead of the Henteleff family, the Interpretive Centre features a Shelter Building that displays panels of information that leads to a new circular pathway with additional information panels, all-weather notebooks, new bench seating and landscaping.

“We were overwhelmed by the support we received and the turnout at our event,” said Yude Henteleff, President Emeritus, Henteleff Park Foundation. “It was an honour to share our family story and the contributions of other Jewish farm families in the province as well as pay tribute to the Metis families who played a large role in the settling and developing of the land.”

“This park means so much to so many and we thank all the volunteers, board members, donors and supporters who have worked hard to make the Interpretive Centre a reality and who continue to assist us to ensure the park remains a place of beauty and tranquility for all to share.”

Opening Blessing, Clarence & Barbara Nepinak

Opening Blessing, Clarence & Barbara Nepinak

Saul Henteleff, President, Henteleff Park Foundation

Saul Henteleff, President, Henteleff Park Foundation

Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament, Winnipeg South

Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament, Winnipeg South

The Honourable Rochelle Squires, Minister of Sport, Culture & Heritage, MLA Riel

The Honourable Rochelle Squires, Minister of Sport, Culture & Heritage, MLA Riel

Councillor Janice Lukes, City of Winnipeg; Councillor, South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward

Councillor Janice Lukes, City of Winnipeg; Councillor, South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward

Abby Morris, Board Member, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg

Abby Morris, Board Member, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg

Yude Henteleff, President Emeritus, Henteleff Park Foundation

Yude Henteleff, President Emeritus, Henteleff Park Foundation

Construction of the Interpretive Centre - Photo courtesy of Joachim Zimmermann

Construction of the Interpretive Centre – Photo courtesy of Joachim Zimmermann

Friends and Neighbours Share Their Stories

“Saw the article on the CBC website on the grand opening of the park. Just wanted to drop you a note thanking your team for this beautiful gift to the area. We walk the paths daily, even in winter, and feel so privileged that we have this life giving and life-centering oasis so close by. It contributes greatly to the physical and mental health of all who use it. Thanks for all your hard work through the years in making this park a reality for us and future generations.”
Lionel and Jane Martens

“On January 6, 2016 my husband Andy passed away from a massive heart attack. One of his many favourite places was Henteleff Park. He discovered it many years ago while out for his morning walk and he always felt he had stumbled upon an unknown treasure not many knew about. When he would take me out for dinner he would bring me there for a walk together and he would share it with me. He was an avid outdoorsman.”
Anna Mittelstadt

With her consent, we acknowledge a very special gift by Anna Mittelstadt to the Henteleff Park Foundation.

In his memory and his love for the park, Anna has donated sufficient funds to pay for a bench, its installation and a memorial plaque. It is now installed on the pathway leading from the shelter building.

Our heartfelt thanks to Anna for this most moving gift.

Yude Henteleff and Anna Mittelstadt

Yude Henteleff and Anna Mittelstadt

Transcona Friends and Neighbours

The Transcona Friends and Neighbours enjoyed a lovely walk in the park with Yude in September. Photo courtesy of Carol Kirkhope

The Transcona Friends and Neighbours enjoyed a lovely walk in the park with Yude in September. Photo courtesy of Carol Kirkhope

New homes for our little friends

See if you can spot the 10 new bird nest boxes scattered throughout the park. This spring will be flurry of activity when our little friends come to nest. Thanks to Guent Salzmann and the Manitoba Bluebird Fund (MBF) for making it all possible and we look forward to our continued association with MBF. A special thanks is also extended to Karl Thordorson and his City of Winnipeg crew for the coordination and execution of the installation project.

Attention Tree Huggers!

Manitoba Maple, Nannyberry, Bur Oak, Plains Cottonwood and Trembling Aspen are just a few of the native trees indigenous to Henteleff Park. Thanks to Arborist Michael Allen, a beautiful colourful listing with accompanying descriptions of the 11 trees found in our park are now listed on our website here:
http://henteleffpark.org/native-trees-indigenous-to-henteleff-park/

Strengthen our community’s roots
Support the Henteleff Park Foundation

The development of Henteleff Park is possible only with the support of our many partners, funders and friends.

As part of our Stewardship Program, the Henteleff Park Foundation, along with the City of Winnipeg, has established a long-term development plan for the future of the park that includes vegetation management, wildlife observations, community gardens demonstration project, programming and special events, management in conjunction with the Friends of Henteleff Park and other opportunities for regular community involvement.

Please consider making a donation today that will help ensure that future generations can continue to appreciate the significance of the land that forms the roots of our community.

Please make cheques payable to The Henteleff Park Foundation
748 Borebank St. Winnipeg, MB R3N 1G4 (204) 488-9004
Henteleff Park Foundation is a CRA registered charity

The Bus Stops Here

With much thanks to the Winnipeg Transit Authority, we will soon have a bus stop located at the entrance to our park at 1964 St. Mary’s Road. Marked “Henteleff Park”, transit riders can easily make Henteleff Park part of their travels.

Please Join Us!

Henteleff Park Foundation is looking for new board members!

If you would like to help out, or you would like more information, please contact Saul Henteleff at members@henteleffpark.org

Gift Giving Made Easy!

Henteleff Park Foundation have t-shirts and umbrellas for sale for just $20 each. Contact info@henteleffpark.org to order yours today!

Would you like to receive our newsletter? Please join here!

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Henteleff Park Newsletter, Spring 2016

Annual Spring Tree Planting

39435331_mlSaturday, June 11th, 2016
10:00 AM – Noon
Henteleff Park, 1964 St. Mary’s Rd

Our annual tree planning event will be held the second weekend of June. Bring your shovels, gloves, smiles, friends and family and help plant some trees and shrubs! Refreshments and snacks served.

While there, you can also see the progress of our new Interpretive Centre, currently under construction. See you all there!

 

 

 

Bird Hike Walk

8AM, Saturday, June 11th

Join Gordon and Jaye Grieff of Nature Manitoba as they look for birds in the varied habitats throughout Henteleff Park. These experts will tell you about the identifying birds by what you see as well as what you hear!

Meet at the parking lot (1964 St. Mary’s Road) at 8 am.

Stay to join us for our spring tree planning event afterwards!

Nature Walk

7PM, Monday, July 11th

Don’t know an aster from a fleabane? What the heck is a Jerusalem artichoke, anyway? Here’s your chance to learn more about the native plants in Henteleff Park!

Join Marilyn Latta of Nature Manitoba for a leisurely evening stroll through the park. Although primarily a plant walk, we will look at birds, butterflies and anything else that runs, crawls or flies by!

Meet at the parking lot (1964 St. Mary’s Rd.) at 7 pm.

What We Are Up To …

The Henteleff Park Board of Directors has been very busy over the past year working through many of its responsibilities. The top of the list has been the planning and development of the Henteleff Park Interpretive Site.

This year will be the culmination of many years of work in which the Henteleff Park Board has, with the architectural firm HTFC Planning and Design, put together an architecturally designed project that will recognize and celebrate the beauty, history and geography of Henteleff Park.

Included in the Interpretive Site will be information about the Metis people of Red River, Jewish farmers of Manitoba, the geography along the Red River and the resplendent beauty of our river bottom forests.

The Board of Henteleff Park is very excited about the opening of the Henteleff Park Interpretive Centre and we invite the entire community to join us in this wonderful and important event on Saturday August 27th at 1:00PM.

Best wishes,

Saul Henteleff, Chair
Henteleff Park Foundation

Mark Your Calendars! Saturday, August 27th, 1:00 PM

Please plan on joining the Henteleff Park Foundation on Saturday, August 27 at 1:00 pm at the official opening ceremony and dedication of the new Henteleff Park Interpretive Centre.

Located at the park’s entrance and near the original homestead of the Henteleff family, the Interpretive Centre will feature a Shelter Building that will display panels of information that will lead to a new circular pathway with additional information panels, all-weather notebooks, new bench seating and landscaping.

The Interpretive Centre will be a beautiful place to relax, explore and appreciate the significance of the land that forms the roots of our community.

Learn more about the unique natural landscape, plant and bird life that inhabit the park; the major role that Métis families played in settling and developing the community; the history of market gardening in the area and the Henteleff family and the contributions of other Jewish farm families in Manitoba who contributed to the development of the community.

We have been so fortunate to have a network of dedicated volunteers who have worked tirelessly for years to make the Henteleff Park dream and the Interpretive Centre a reality.

Join us as we celebrate our future and recognize those who have made it all possible.

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Ground breaking event, April 30, 2016 – Friends and members of Henteleff Park Foundation

Download the Spring 2016 Newsletter (PDF)

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Henteleff Park Newsletter, Late 2015

Read the full newsletter – Late 2015 (PDF) – Our top story …

Interpretive Center Area Update …

All is in place to start construction of the Interpretive Center Area (ICA) in the spring of 2016. The expected completion date is July 2016. The ICA will be located at the front of the Park between the parking lot and St. Mary’s Rd.

The design of the ICA by our Architect, and complemented by our graphic design and content consultants, beautifully enables the rich history of the Park to be explored. Upon completion, this project will tie in well with the overall objective of the Park, being a place of both serenity and learning. The content to be shared will be on 4 panels located on the Shelter Building walls, and on 5 panels and 2 all-weather note books located on four sites placed on a circular pathway leading from the site towards St. Mary’s Rd and circling back to the Shelter Building.

Getting to this point has required enormous effort by the volunteers comprising the Henteleff Park Foundation. More effort will be required to bring it to completion and to maintain it. Your help as a volunteer is critical to our being able to do so.

HPF Foundation is a registered charity and all donations to this project are most welcomed and will be recognized. Be part of this extraordinary project!

Continue reading the full newsletter – Late 2015 (PDF)

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Henteleff Park Newsletter, Winter 2015

Read the full newsletter – Winter 2015 (PDF) – Our top story …

GREAT NEWS! The Henteleff Park Interpretive Area is Becoming a Reality!

The Henteleff Park Interpretive Area to be constructed at Henteleff Park between the parking lot and St.Mary`s Rd. is becoming a reality.

A Request for a Project Proposal was made to Architectural and Design firms in Manitoba. After considering the many excellent proposals our Jury selected HTFC Planning and Design of Winnipeg as designers and managers of the Project, with Glen Manning as its partner in Charge.

The content area will, through a variety of means interpret and tell the stories of 4 themes:

• The park’s natural roots,
• Metis roots,
• Market garden roots,
• and Henteleff family roots as well as other Jewish farmers in Manitoba.

This wonderful project, which will provide to all a unique look at largely untold and important aspects of our history, is a work in progress. In addition to interpretive elements, the project will provide accessible site infrastructure as well as a visitor amenity such as a shelter.

Wendy Molnar of Cultural Visions Consulting is in charge of interpretive content development .
The draft site development plan has been submitted by HTFC to the City of Winnipeg for its consideration. We hope to commence construction beginning of April 2015 and to have a grand opening the beginning of August 2015. More updates will follow from time to time and posted on our website at Henteleffpark.org.

HPF Foundation is a registered charity and all donations to this project are most welcomed and will be recognized. Be part of this extraordinary project!

Continue reading the full newsletter – Winter 2015 (PDF)

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