Together, We Are Working to Conserve the Last Wilderness Landscape in Southern Ontario
Together, We Are Working to Conserve the Last Wilderness Landscape in Southern Ontario
A Charity and a Region
The Land Between is the name of an award winning charity, and of a nationally unique and globally rare region, which the charity works to research, conserve, and celebrate. The Land Between bioregion is a Priority Place in Canada. Find out about this special place and the work being done to protect it.
The Charity
The Land Between Charity is a grassroots non-government-organization that works to achieve bioregionalism; a sense of place and active stewardship that is rooted in the understanding that our wellbeing, wealth, and enduring health, comes from a healthy natural and living landscape.
We conduct research, apply collaborative conservation projects and solutions, provide educational programming, and facilitate public engagement to protect and restore 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 stewardship that is rooted in the understanding that our wellbeing, wealth, and enduring health, comes from a healthy natural and living landscape.
We conduct research, apply collaborative conservation projects and solutions, provide educational programming, and facilitate public engagement to protect and restore habitats, wildlife populations, cultural assets, and economic pillars - across the Land Between bioregion.
Cottage Country's Conservation Organization
The Land Between is the name of our award-winning charity and of the nationally unique and globally rare region that the charity works to research, conserve, and celebrate. Extending from Simcoe County and southern Parry Sound across the highlands to the Ottawa Valley, The Land Between is a Priority Place in Canada. Find out about this special place and the work being done to protect it.
Our Program Areas
Water is essential to the health of humans, ecosystems, and wildlife. There is no life on our planet without it. The Land Between is home to 80% of Southern Ontario’s wetlands and over 30,000 lakes with no soil to absorb contaminants. The region is therefore vital in maintaining water health and integrity.
Healthy ecosystems require a range of animals, plants, and microorganisms to provide us with the air we breathe, the food we eat, the medicines we use, and more. As a meeting place of species from the north and south and a stronghold for numerous species in decline, The Land Between is the last intact living landscape in Southern Ontario.
The Land Between is a place of rich and extraordinary cultural heritage. An ancient travel route, a landscape embracing 2,000+ year old petroglyphs and pictographs, and a bustling art scene are just a handful of the cultural wonders of this region. It is a meeting place of the Anishinaabe and settler, the hunter and city dweller, and so many more.
Global and local climates are changing at alarming rates. This can cause more severe storms, warming lakes, increased disease, and other threats to life in Ontario, costing Ontarians fortunes. It also impacts our ability to grow food, compromising the security of our food systems. Democratic, local governance structures and grassroots efforts can have a major influence on our future.
Youth play an increasingly important role in changing our systems to reduce biodiversity loss and climate change, but there is a disconnect between current management and the values and concerns of youth. Our programs engage and empower youth to play an active role in conservation, in their communities, and to orient elders.
The foundation of our identity and conservation lies in understanding the truth of our shared history and the valuing of Indigenous Knowledge. These tenets are the only way forward. We strive to embrace and support Indigenous perspectives, knowledge and voices in all our conservation efforts. Those that watch nature in their communities also have invaluable insight to contribute to conservation. We honor these testimonies in our efforts.
We also complete discrete projects, or Special Projects, that don't fit within our core program areas.
These projects can be found here.
Interested in learning about the impact we've made from our efforts?
Have you heard about our efforts to save Grace and wetland habitats?
Have you heard about our efforts to save Grace and wetland habitats?
Join in on Sept 25th in Haliburton
Special Projects and Current Efforts
We work across 4 core pillars: Nature, Culture, Economy, and Society. We work to achieve gains across 7 objectives: Biodiversity and Living Systems; Water; Species at Risk; Youth and Next Generations; Vibrant Cultures; Sustainable Economies.
From time to time we focus on discrete projects that need attention. Find our more by viewing our special projects, and check out our current efforts
Our Community Science Programs: Volunteer with us!
Residents and visitors of the Land Between region have intimate knowledge of its species and spaces. This knowledge is invaluable to conservation efforts.
Our Community Science Programs involve YOU. Community Scientists monitor ecosystems, report species and document changes. We provide all the training you need to get going!
Enjoy nature, learn new skills, support vital wildlife research, and contribute to wildlife conservation.
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.
Did you know we have an online shop as well as a headquarters you can visit?
Do you love all things nature? Want to help support the work we are doing at The Land Between Charity? Check out the wonderful products available in our online store!
From our renowned Turtle Guardians calendar to socks, t-shirts, board games, puzzles, art, and sustainable products - we've got something for everyone! All proceeds of sales go towards supporting our programming!
You can also visit our headquarters where we run tours, educational programs, and more! Learn more here.
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