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.
Salamanders: Nature’s Unsung Heroes
By Siena Smith Salamanders, the reclusive, lesser known cousins of frogs and toads, are among the cutest animals we have here in The Land Between. Often mistaken for lizards, salamanders …
The Birds Return! A closer look at the common Red-winged Blackbirds
The days are long, the ice is melting, and our feathery friends are starting to return from their wintering grounds. One of the earliest arrivals is the Red-winged Blackbird, who …
Do Ontario Freshwater Turtles Show Site Fidelity to Overwintering Sites?
By Andrea O’Halloran Turtles will soon be coming out of hibernation, which may prompt you to wonder where they spend all that time! It turns out, turtles return to the …
The American Woodcock: The Coolest Sign of Spring There Is
by Siena Smith If you can believe it spring is just five days away, with March 19th officially kicking off the spring season! We will soon be in for longer …
Invasive Plants in The Land Between: Identification, spread avoidance, and more!
By Sarah Reed In an effort to spread awareness this Invasive Species Awareness week, we’re dedicating this blog post to the most common invasive plant species in The Land Between. …
Going Nuts for Squirrels: The Annual Squirrel Appreciation Day!
You read that right, Squirrel Appreciation Day, an annual celebration of our furry backyard friends. Since its inception in 2001, every 21st of January has been set aside as a …
To Tree or Not To Tree? Christmas Tree Dilemmas
Written By Emma Halupka Edited by Kate Dickson Most who celebrate the holidays would agree that things would not feel like Christmas without a Christmas tree! However, as you may …
The Unforeseen Impact of Road Salt Application & Related Shoreland Development on Freshwater Aquatic Food Webs
By: Jake Knowles Far from a natural surface, the uniformity of road infrastructure in North America is constantly at odds with the elements. Maintaining safe driving conditions on roads requires …
Bird feeding 101: How to care for our feathered friends through responsible feeding
By Emma Russett A beloved pastime for many nature lovers, feeding birds is a great way to observe and engage with the feathered friends we share our land, waters, and …