A Distinct Region and Grassroots Charity
A vital landscape and final wilderness refuge
The Land Between (TLB) is the name of an important landscape in Ontario and one of only 15 Community Nominated Priority Places in Canada. It spans Parry Sound and Orillia to the Ottawa valley, and sits "between" the Canadian Shield and St. Lawrence Lowlands, harbouring species and features from north and south, but also ones that are entirely unique. TLB is a last stronghold for many wildlife and habitats in southern Ontario, supporting 59 federally listed Species-at-Risk and also iconic yet declining wildlife like loon, bear and moose. The diversity of this region increases our resilience to changing times. Learn more about the region's geography and wildlife here
A Grassroots Charity- Balancing Needs to Conserve Biodiversity and Our Traditions
TLB is also the name of a grassroots charity that has been working to inspire balanced solutions for the land and people since 2006.
We work with Indigenous and local knowledge holders, harvesters, naturalists, business people, scientists, youth and municipalities to find balanced solutions between progress and conservation. We are partners with landowners and jurisdictions in designing conservation and development projects and in mitigating threats to wildlife. We value the creativity of free enterprise, combined with the generosity of spirit to ensure our great grandchildren inherit a healthy planet.
The Land Between is dedicated to the communities we serve, working to conserve biodiversity at the same time as heritage and traditions. We understand that conserving land and wildlife can be part of the outcome in any effort and project. Indeed here, they need to be part of the results because they are the fundamental source of our wealth and wellbeing in this region. Human's are smart enough to find a middle way- together.
We have won awards from the MP of Haliburton-Brock and Wildlife Habitat Canada. Learn more about who we are and what we do here.
Key Projects
Blue Lakes Program
The Blue Lakes Program allows lakefront property owners to take an active role in protecting the health of their lake and the vitality of their lake community through a formal program with tools and support. The initiative is backed by our agile database distilling data of the +2400 lakes in the region.
Working Watersheds
Wiidookdadewin, means "caring for ourselves". This is the approach we use to care for our communities and our collective futures. We are creating watershed planning tools for municipalities to make informed and balanced decisions between progress and conservation at all scales; to help address growing development pressures and also impacts of Climate Change. We also provide support for better housing designs, food security initiatives and more.
Agwaamtoon Mskhiikii - Conserving and Restoring Species and Spaces
Agwaamtoon Mshkiikii means "protecting the medicines". Nature provides us with our health, wealth, and ultimately our economic well-being. In this final refuge for wildlife in southern Ontario, we conduct scientific research and integrate Indigenous Knowledge, and local knowledge to understand, restore and conserve species and spaces.
Key Projects
Community Science Volunteering
There are many ways to help nature through volunteering. Here you can monitor wildlife and collect data to help us prioritize efforts and design solutions. Volunteer programs can be casual or more regular, and range from helping turtles through Turtle Guardians, to our newest Bird Buddies programs.
Working Watersheds
Wiidookdadewin, means "caring for ourselves". This is the approach we use to care for our communities and our collective futures. We are creating watershed planning tools for municipalities to make informed and balanced decisions between progress and conservation at all scales; to help address growing development pressures and also impacts of Climate Change. We also provide support for better housing designs, food security initiatives and more.
Blue Lakes Program
The Blue Lakes Program allows lakefront property owners to take an active role in protecting the health of their lake and the vitality of their lake community through a formal program with tools and support. The initiative is backed by our agile database distilling data of the +2400 lakes in the region.
Check out our Special Projects
From exploring hunting heritage, to insect populations, and children's museums...find out more here
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You Can Help
REPORT A SPECIES
Reported sightings help us track population levels, understand threats and highlight significant areas or habitat features for management and conservation.
SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Your observations and experience are important to shape good solutions. Come out to a grassroots meeting, or lend your insights through an online survey. We value all perspectives.
VOLUNTEER
From nest-sitting turtles to removing invasive species to being a bird buddy for our most at-risk avian friends, there are many ways to donate your time through our community science programming!
EMBRACE NATURE ON YOUR PROPERTY
Shorelands, septics and other areas can be beautiful, allow views, recreation and access, deter geese, all while supporting songbirds, pollinators and other wildlife. We can customize designs for your property.
Donate to find balanced solutions, conserving our wild places, wildlife and heritage
Every dollar supports grassroots conservation.
Donate to find balanced solutions, conserving our wild places, wildlife and heritage
Every dollar supports grassroots conservation.