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 …
Black-capped Chickadees- The Cheeseburger Birds
Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) are the most easily recognizable birds we have here in The Land Between (beyond, perhaps, BlueJays), and we think you might agree they are the “cutest” …
What the Phrag?! All You Need to Know About Invasive Phragmites
Phragmites australis australis, otherwise known as European Common Reed or Invasive Phragmites, is a fast-spreading, perennial aquatic grass found growing in wetlands, shorelines and roadside ditches. This aggressive plant crushes …
Bringing Birdwatching to The Land Between
There are 291 species of birds known to breed within the province. Of these 204 species that breed in The Land Between. But over 300 species visit this area. Despite …
Are We Losing the Loons?
What is Happening to Our Loons in Ontario? The Common Loon (Gavia immer) is Ontario’s provincial bird and a well-known character in cottage country – its mournful wails and …