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Do freshwater turtles gather together for the winter in Ontario? And the role of wetlands in stabilizing populations.

December 20, 2021 by TLB

Hibernation is commonly observed in many species of animals, especially those inhabiting Northern regions where there are significant drops in temperature during the winter months. In Ontario, freshwater turtles are ectotherms (their internal temperatures mimic the external temperatures) which make them “unequipped” to directly face the ruthlessness of winter conditions. For this reason, they stow …

Road Wildlife Fencing Maintenance Workshop Proceedings

November 4, 2021 by TLB

The Turtle Guardians Blockbuster Movie Calendar

October 14, 2021 by TLB

It is that time of the year again…Turtle Guardian calendar time! This year is a blockbuster themed calendar, featuring movies such as Frozen, Star Wars, the Lord of the Rings and more….Meet the team of turtles, in their star performances. These are super-fun and cherished stocking stuffers. All proceeds from sales support: Turtle tunnel installations, …

Fed is Dead? Why Feeding Wildlife Can be Detrimental

October 14, 2021 by TLB

The Land Between is home to diverse natural habitats that are full of nature’s sights and sounds. These marvels attract people from all over the world who visit here with the hopes of experiencing nature up close and personal. Many people say that they love wildlife and express this love through FOOD! However, when it …

A New Bird Tracking Station in the Highlands

October 14, 2021 by TLB

After many months of planning and partnership-building the time was finally here! We have installed our first Motus Tower in Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve to support bird research in the Highlands, which contributes to tri-national effort! We will now be able to track some bird species that arrive in Haliburton County, and who have …

A New Partnership to Support Restoration and Reconciliation

July 27, 2021 by TLB

We are very grateful to receive a grant from the Johansen-Larsen Foundation to support the creation of an Anishinaabek Land Trust for Ontario. The Land Between is an organization that is formed with 60% Indigenous leadership and where we honour Indigenous Knowledge equal to western science in our programming, research and outreach. We are working …

In Pursuit of TLB’s Agricultural Roots and Resourcefulness

July 27, 2021 by TLB

Hello Friends of the Land Between! My name is Joel Sloggett, and I have taken on the Agricultural Heritage research portfolio. Following an undergraduate degree in business administration (with a specialization in ethics and sustainability), I am a recent graduate of the Sustainability Studies Masters program at Trent University, where I was also board facilitator …

How Can We Make Golfing More Sustainable

June 17, 2021 by TLB

Golf courses have been a hot topic of conservation for many years due to the large expanses of land, management regimes and water extraction methods which they employ. However, golf courses also provide many people with the opportunity to experience and connect with nature. In fact, turtles, birds, pollinators and other organisms can often be …

Turn Off Your Lights and Welcome Fireflies

June 17, 2021 by TLB

Did you know that there are 29 known species of fireflies (Lampyridae) in eastern Canada and 19 of which have been found in Ontario?1 These beetles can be found in June and July in grassland, woodland and wetland habitats where they light up the night (usually around dusk) using bioluminescence (light production through a series …

Lessons From the Graylings of Red Chalk Lake

May 31, 2021 by TLB

At The Land Between, stories are important to us. Stories are great at sharing knowledge between generations and individuals. This particular story comes from my Grandfather who was born and raised on the edge of Muskoka and Haliburton county as well as things I later learned at school. Near the town of Dorset, where my …

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