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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What’s an “Ecotone”?
The striking physical features of the Canadian Shield ecosystem, known for bare outcrops of granite rock, of small lakes and thin layer of soil contrast with the St. Lawrence Lowlands …
Spongy Moths (LDD/Gypsy Moths) – How can we manage the invasion?
Invasive species are exotic organisms which enter a locality and then dominate/out-compete native species. Many of these invaders have been established for several decades, with the majority of us unable …
A Day in the Life of a Field Technician
At The Land Between we have wonderful staff members and volunteers who dedicate their time to protecting the region’s turtles. Today I am going to give you a sneak peek …
How Can We Make Golfing More Sustainable
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 …
Turn Off Your Lights and Welcome Fireflies
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 …
Lessons From the Graylings of Red Chalk Lake
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 …
Living With and Without Mosquitoes
When we think about the warm summer months we tend to think of the time we spend outdoors, the weather, the lush flowers and trees, and perhaps the variety of …
Have You Seen the Drama Queen of The Land Between?
Did you know that snakes play an important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem? They help control rodent populations and also provide food for other predators. The snake gets a …
Policy Levers to Protect Nature in TLB
A recent project led by Samantha Dunlop (with Ulinks, Trent University and in partnership with The Land Between charity), explored the various policies that upper and lower tier municipalities have …
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