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.
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Cattail Tales
The Land Between and most of eastern Ontario has been redesigned by our road managers and by cattails. The landscape is now mapped and marked by lines of cattails following …
Better Than Biodiversity
The word “Biodiversity” has become prominent in the press and in our daily language. What does it mean? Often it just means how many kinds of plants or animals – …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fed is Dead? Why Feeding Wildlife Can be Detrimental
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 Benefits of Having a Connection With Nature
Renowned naturalist, writer, and biologist, E.O. Wilson theorized that humans have an innate connection to the environment, an evolutionary trait coined by Kellert & Wilson (1993) as biophilia. They argue …
The Great Monarch Butterfly Migration
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 inhabit North America. Their …
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