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Visit Bawaajigan - To Dream
by Artist Jared Tait
Visit our 2025 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition!
Join us on Tuesdays in July and August for a free guided walking tour in the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. Tours begin at the kiosk at 297 College Drive in Haliburton at 10:00am. We look forward to seeing you!
American Elm
Ojibwe Name:
aniib
Scientific Name:
Ulmus americana
Significance in Ojibwe Cultures:
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How to Identify the Leaves:
"American elm is easily recognized by its vase-shaped habit, with one straight trunk splitting into many arching branches. The leaves are oval-shaped, dark green, rough to the touch and have a very asymmetrical base. Tiny flowers appear before the leaves small clusters of circular, winged seeds mature in spring."

Sources:
Translation: https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/aniib-na
How to Identify Tree: https://www.ontario.ca/page/basswood
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