The Land Between bioregion is the only intact region left in southern Ontario. TLB has the highest habitat diversity, is a biodiversity hotspot, and a refuge for wildlife. However, the landscape and the ecosystem services are under threat from unbridled development patterns.
To address needs, we focus on research, mitigation, restoration, and education to maintain this vital place benefitting all of Ontario. We are grateful for the support of our partners, volunteers, and the fundamental capacity provided by Environment Canada and Climate Change, the McLean Foundation, and many project partners.
"What we do to the land we do to ourselves" - Chief Seattle
Recovering Species & Spaces
The Land Between is one of 15 Community Nominated Priority Places in Canada. It is recognized as a last wilderness landscape in southern Ontario, and a last refuge for species and functions; a home to 59 Species at Risk and other declining iconic wildlife. The region is so vital to our health and well-being that it is deserving of our attention and care.
The Land Between bioregion is one of 15 Community Nominated Priority Places across Canada. It is a final refuge for 59 Species at Risk and is a stronghold for other declining species such as loon, bear, moose, lake trout...Learn about the Species of The Land Between here.
As a biodiversity hotspot, the charity works across levels and disciplines and with many partners to advance species recovery.
Community-Driven Action
We are quantifying the state of species and spaces in the region. To date, we have conducted resource aquatic and terrestrial blue prints, priority conservation models, and species-specific habitat models.
We conduct habitat and threat research for turtles, snakes, amphibians, and pollinators. As well as, bird habitat research for nightjars.
We are continuously updating our Research Centre webpage, but you can also stay up to date on our work by visiting our blogs or getting our newsletter.
For landowners and municipalities; we conduct site visits to provide guidance, and we design pollinator and shore gardens to improve biodiversity and ecosystem health.
We restore shores, shoals, and fish habitats. We design wetland restoration, and conduct wetland evaluations.
Learn about how you can rewild your space.
You can join community science programs to help wildlife while learning skills and meeting like-minded people
We have volunteer opportunities for birders, turtle-lovers, and backyard enthusiasts; for new nature geeks and seasoned experts too.
Volunteering can be as little as one night, on call or more regular schedules.
We work to test new designs in turtle road mortality mitigation using new materials and technologies for cost-effective solutions. We also train people in invasive species identification and removal. As well as, municipalities and OPP in road mitigation techniques. Ensuring to install signage at mortality hotspots.
Across generations to inspire future leaders and caretakers. We have designed curriculums to meet Ontario learning expectations for all grade school levels and across many subjects. Crafting camps and workshops that are fun while advancing knowledge and skills for children and youth. While continuously providing presentations, and training workshops to help people help wildlife.
To advance capacity we convene talking circles to share science and Traditional Knowledge and support species recovery. We hold 6 Wildlife Talking Circles each year based on suites of species: flyers, swimmers, four leggeds, plants and habitats, reptiles, and invasives. While staying committed to twp eyed seeing.
We also hold discrete circles to increase understanding between the science and the land, such as our Maa'iingun Wolf Circles.
More about our programs
