Together, We Are Working To Conserve Ontario's Highlands
A Charity and a Region
The Land Between is not only the name of our charity, but is also the nationally unique and globally rare region which the charity operates in and strives to preserve.
The Charity
The Land Between Charity is a grassroots non-government-organization that works to achieve bioregionalism; a sense of place and active broad stewardship that is rooted in the understanding that our wellbeing comes from the land.
We conduct applied collaborative research, conservation projects, educational programming and facilitates public engagement. This is done with the goal of restoring habitats, wildlife populations, cultural assets, and economic pillars across the Land Between bioregion.
The Region
The Land Between Charity is a grassroots non-government-organization that works to achieve bioregionalism; a sense of place and active broad stewardship that is rooted in the understanding that our wellbeing comes from the land.
We conduct applied collaborative research, conservation projects, educational programming and facilitates public engagement. This is done with the goal of restoring habitats, wildlife populations, cultural assets, and economic pillars across the Land Between bioregion.
Join the many people striving for a bright future for Ontario - leaving a legacy of outdoor sports and recreation, adventures, and family traditions; of clean water, healthy lakes and diverse wildlife.
The Land Between is Pure Ontario! Help Keep it Real for all Ontarians.
The charity is efficient and effective. Every dollar counts and is accounted for. See what we've done and with how much: Read our annual reports
What is The Land Between?
A Charity and a Region
The Land Between is not only the name of our charity, but is also the nationally unique and globally rare region in which we operate and strive to preserve.
The Land Between Charity
The Land Between Region
Join the many people striving for a bright future for Ontario - leaving a legacy of outdoor sports and recreation, adventures, and family traditions; of clean water, healthy lakes and diverse wildlife.
The Land Between is Pure Ontario! Help Keep it Real for all Ontarians.
The charity is efficient and effective. Every dollar counts and is accounted for. See what we've done and with how much: Read our annual reports
Our Community Science Programs
Residents and visitors of the Land Between region have intimate knowledge of its history, haunts, wildlife, and spaces. To incorporate this wealth of information while also involving the public in conservation, knowledge development and skills acquisition, we are working together with people from all walks of life to monitor ecosystems, note any unique features of different habitats or regions, and report any changes we notice or species we see. This widespread reporting of our joined observations helps us to gather vast amounts of data across large areas which would be impossible under typical circumstances where resources are limited. Together, we can communicate with, learn from, and empower each other to positively impact the environment!
These programs are exciting, meaningful, and impactful opportunities where YOU can help gather ecological information and be on the front lines of saving vulnerable species of reptiles, birds and amphibians! Become an eco-hero by joining one of our six programs: Nest Sitters, Wetland Watchers, Road Researchers, Nightjar Surveys, Snake Supervisors and Phrag Fighters. Learn more by clicking the program names above or the button below!
Help by reporting a species
Reported sightings help us track population levels, understand threats and highlight significant areas or habitat features for management and conservation. All information is kept private and is not distributed to any third parties without your specific consent.
Special Projects
Thanks to many grants, donations and passionate staff The Land Between has been able, and continues to develop educational resources for the public. Check out each of the series below to learn more about the precious and irreplaceable Land Between region.
Think of this exploration as making a new friend or falling in love. The first step is getting to know each other!
Found only in small pockets of central Ontario (and in western Quebec), the Eastern Wolf is a Species at Risk. We hope to increase knowledge about the complex issues that face wolf populations, identify research gaps, and understand how they relate to our forest's ecology in Ontario.
Did you know that the Land Between is home to over 59 Species At Risk!? Learn more about these endangered species and how you can help them by visiting our The Land Between Species At Risk page.
One way that we can protect nature together is to understand how laws influence her and how we can provide a voice. This section aims to provide information about legislative levers in a way that is accessible to all.
Love living in Ontario's Highlands but are not sure about how your actions impact nature? Learn more about how to live sustainably in Cottage Country by checking out our Living in the Land Between: A How-To Series
We are looking to restore Minobimaadiziwin (the way of the good life) for Anishinaabe through developing an independent, entirely Indigenous Land Trust, that uses Traditional Governance, by following original Teachings within a charitable framework to help revitalize the Anishinaabe Nation.
How we use and maintain our properties directly influences the health of both land and water. How can you create habitat, welcome wildlife and positively impact nature in your community? Check out our Habitat Health Programs!
A 3-part visually spectacular series that explores the ancient and evolving relationships within this Land. Watching aerial and time-lapse videography, historical re-enactments, and rare historical photographs and films, you will discover your place in the Land Between region
City goes hunting! An unscripted documentary that follows a newcomer to hunting as she explores this cultural practice to understand the relationships of hunters to conservation; and to gain new insight into our modern social and cultural fabric in N. America.
Special Projects
Thanks to many grants, donations and passionate staff The Land Between has been able, and continues to develop educational resources for the public. Check out each of the series below to learn more about the precious and irreplaceable Land Between region.
Think of this exploration as making a new friend or falling in love. The first step is getting to know each other!
Additional Programs
Want to learn more about how you can improve the health of your property and attract more wildlife? Sign up for our Highland Habitats Health Check-up to receive an evaluation of the ecological health of your property and suggestions on how to improve it.
Interested in improving the health of your waterfront? Want erosion control, privacy from your neighbours AND beautiful flowers? Looking for a way to stop pesky geese from pooping everywhere!? If so, book a site visit or a spot in our Shoreland Gardens Workshops.
Do want to share experiences and insights? Are you familiar with Indigenous Knowledge? Our Land Knowledge Circles platform provides opportunities to share local and Indigenous knowledge through democratic inclusive forums to gain insight, find solutions and build capacity for conservation and climate change adaptation.
The Blue Lakes Project is an innovative eco-label that is awarded for stewardship excellence on lakes. By participating you will learn methods on how to keep your lake healthy, strive to achieve goals tailored to your specific lake, obtain a portfolio of tools and grow your lake stewardship community.
All of Ontario's turtles are now Species At Risk due to challenges including: habitat loss, pet trades, predation, and road mortality. With each turtle taking 60 years to replace itself in nature, it is of the utmost importance that we protect them. Become a Turtle Guardian today to do just that.
We are working hard to gather the best experts and providers of green, new and innovative trades and technology- and to share better building design and resources with you! This effort is called Eco-Innovation! More updates will be coming soon about Building Between.
TLB works collaboratively with people, communities and groups at all levels and across jurisdictions to find approaches to conservation and to achieve meaningful and measurable results. See more of our current projects .
Our Greatest Accomplishments of 2021!
Hatchlings released
Volunteers trained
Roads patrolled for turtles
Bird habitat sampling stations installed
Motus wildlife tracking towers installed
Metres of shorelands naturalized
We have a shop!
Love all things nature and want to help support The Land Between Charity? Check out the wonderful products available in our online store! You will find lots of different items from our renowned Turtle Guardians calendar, to socks, to t-shirts, to board games to sustainable products!
