Recent Blogs
Here at The Land Between Charity our staff are constantly conducting research and writing articles for you to enjoy! We hope that these blogs will help to foster a deeper connection between all of our readers and the irreplaceable Land Between region. Check out the articles below or click a subject in the blogs menu bar to begin exploring.
Over 270,000 datapoints amassed to analyze lake health in cottage country
As part of our efforts to create incentives for recipients of the Blue Lakes eco-label, we are continuing work to build the Blue Lakes database – a comprehensive and accessible resource for water quality, fish populations and development data within The Land Between. While much of the data it comprises is openly available online from …
Environmental impacts of glyphosate in Ontario’s forestry industry
Imagine walking through a forest and hearing nothing but the soft crunch of fallen needles and dry twigs beneath your feet. “You notice the underbrush and poplar are missing; these are the unwanted species for the forestry industry (…) Even the songbirds are absent.” Eerie, isn’t it? This is how lifelong trapper, hunter, and fisherman, …
Do freshwater turtles gather together for the winter in Ontario? And the role of wetlands in stabilizing populations.
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 …
Our Major Accomplishments of 2021
2021 was a year of growth for The Land Between Charity! After years of hard work as small team we were finally able to grow our staff and expand our projects! As a result, we were able to make undeniable progress towards preserving this globally unique landscape! All of our successes have been made possible …
Ecopassages – the reason why the turtle didn’t cross the road!
As humans continue to build infrastructure through natural landscapes and wetlands, negative impacts on biodiversity increase. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth seen in the many different plants and animals. With development, habitat removal and fragmentation, and other huge environmental changes we are experiencing a rapid drop in species numbers and population …
Our Shoreland Naturalization Program Review 2021 is now available
With the support of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation in 2021, The Land Between charity and partners, including Watersheds Canada and Botanigals Ecological Consulting, were able to develop tools to support landowners in designing customized native shoreland gardens that are aesthetically-pleasing, functional and support lake health for future generations. We have created a Shoreland …
Our first turtle underpass jump-out fencing as been installed!
Road shoulders are very attractive nesting sites for turtles because they have the perfect mixture of sand/gravel for turtles to lay eggs while also providing excellent sun exposure. This, in combination with the fact that turtles have territories with multiple habitat sites that are kilometers large, means that turtles (in particular blanding’s, snapping and painted …
Where Are All the Birds?
Birds are extremely fascinating creatures with their colourful feathers and sing-song calls. Yet, whenever I watch them gracefully gliding through the air it is almost impossible to fathom that they used to be theropod dinosaurs (the same family as the Tyrannosaurus Rex) trampling through huge forests. Now, when walking through forests and fields we no …