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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.

Recent Blogs

Leora Berman, CMO of The Land Between, presented a Turtle Guardian certificate to Brian Mulholland, engineering assistant for the County of Haliburton, on June 24, 2015. JENN WATT Staff

Who Are The Land Between_A Response to The Corridor Project

May 8, 2025

The Land Between is a special region in Ontario; it is a final pure wildlife zone in the southern half of the province. The name also belongs to a charity …

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The Ssseriously Strange Anatomy of Snakes

September 29, 2024

The ‘Ssseriously’ Strange Anatomy of Snakes By: Michaela S. Bouffard Let’s imagine you are a snake. What are you feeling as you slither through the long grass that surrounds you? …

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The Great Monarch Butterfly Migration: One of the Greatest Phenomena of the Natural World

August 7, 2024

By: Michael Allen Bryden With its brilliant bright orange, black, and white markings, the monarch butterfly is a beautiful insect and arguably one of the most recognizable butterfly species to …

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The Importance of Beavers

July 10, 2024

The Importance of Beavers By: Kate Dickson Canada’s beaver: An iconic species beloved enough to make it onto our coinage on one hand, but labeled as a “nuisance” and a …

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Unveiling the Silent Crisis: The Decline of Earth’s Vital Insects

June 12, 2024

Unveiling the Silent Crisis: The Decline of Earth’s Vital Insects  By: Meghan Ward In the intricate tapestry of Earth’s ecosystems, insects weave a role more vital than most realize. From …

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How to be Fish-Friendly: Tips and Tricks for Responsible Recreational Fishing

May 24, 2024

How to be Fish-Friendly: Tips and Tricks for Responsible Recreational Fishing By Angela Vander Eyken For many, casting a line out on a calm lake sounds like the perfect way …

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Conlin’s Corner – Giants of the Night – Unraveling our Giant Silk Moths

May 13, 2024

Conlin’s Corner – Giants of the Night – Unraveling our Giant Silk Moths By: Basil Conlin We’re excited to introduce you to a new monthly installment on our blog: Conlin’s …

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Salamanders: Nature’s Unsung Heroes

May 1, 2024

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 …

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The Birds Return! A closer look at the common Red-winged Blackbirds

May 1, 2024

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 …

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Do Ontario Freshwater Turtles Show Site Fidelity to Overwintering Sites?

March 25, 2024

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 …

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Monthly Blogs

Fall gardening: The benefits of and a guide to planting native species in the autumn months

September 26, 2023

Written by Sarah Reed For many of us, the gradual brightening of March is a signal to start sowing seeds, while the warm rains of May are the perfect opportunity …

An Unlikely Friendship: The Relationship Between Wolves and Ravens

September 14, 2023

By: Michael Allen Bryden The interaction between individuals of different species has been recorded throughout natural history. Mutualism, more specifically, occurs when two such species’ interaction results in positive and …

The Wonderful Work of Woodpeckers

August 22, 2023

Snow-covered forests can be pretty quiet while most birds are away in warmer areas of the world. One distinct sound you may notice during the winter months is the drumming …

Pollinators; It’s More Than Just Bees & Butterflies Who Pollinate!

August 17, 2023

Written by: Gabrielle Pohl Edited by: Kate Dickson In recent years, the importance of protecting pollinators and efforts to conserve them, from simple pollinator garden initiatives to widespread conservation campaigns, …

Busy Beavers, Our Eager Ecosystem Engineers

July 27, 2023

By Angela Vander Eyken Beavers are easily one of the most fascinating and unique creatures in our landscape: they have impressive paddle-like tails, lush shiny fur, self-sharpening teeth, and even …

Meet Your Wild Neighbours: A Dive Into Urban Wildlife

July 20, 2023

By: Michael Allen Bryden When you think of urban wildlife I’m willing to bet the first thing that comes to mind is that raccoon you’ve caught eating your garbage, but …

The Essential Link Between Lake Health, Calcium, Forests and Forest Floor Ecology

March 1, 2023

The amount of calcium (Ca) in our freshwater lakes is seeing a major reduction. This is due to the lack of calcium in our forest floor from acid rain and …

The Humble Muskrat: Is He Disappearing?

March 1, 2023

Muskrats are often an overlooked species in the Land Between region and are frequently seen as pests. However, muskrats are actually beneficial and have great cultural, ecological, and economic importance.  …

The Perks of a Pepe-le-pew

February 28, 2023

Written by Jaclyn Adams Picture this: it’s dark outside and you hear rustling in the bushes a few feet away. Curious, you wander closer and slowly lean towards the rustling, …

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P.O. Box 1368, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
705-457-1222 | info@thelandbetween.ca

We respectfully acknowledge that The Land Between is located within Williams Treaty 20 Mississauga Anishinaabeg territory and Treaty 61 Robinson-Huron treaty territory, in the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We respectfully acknowledge that these First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.

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