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Wendy Cridland Joins Long Point Basin Land Trust as Executive Director
Norfolk County, ON (December 3, 2023)
The Long Point Basin Land Trust (LPBLT) is delighted to announce the appointment of Wendy Cridland as its new Executive Director. Wendy brings over 30 years of conservation expertise, including nearly two decades with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), where she led
Newly Open: Walking Arboretum at Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve
Welcome to the Walking Arboretum and Biodiversity Tour
The Arboretum Tour at Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve offers a serene walk through a collection of 13 native tree species, each marked with an informative sign and a yellow dot to aid in identification. As you explore, you’ll learn about the
Species of the Month – Cucumber Magnolia – June 2024
Species of the Month: Cucumber Magnolia
The Long Point Region is well-known for its high biodiversity, abundant wildlife, and gorgeous ecosystems. It is also home to one of the rarest tree species in Canada, the Cucumber Magnolia (Magnolia acuminata). Cucumber Magnolia, Canada’s only Magnolia species, is naturally observed in two
Harnessing Myrmecochory: Revitalizing the Harlow Dune Nature Reserve
The Harlow Dune Nature Reserve, nestled within the Southern Norfolk Sand Plain at the heart of the Lake Erie Lowland, is a haven of incredible biodiversity. This vibrant area is home to many species at risk and thrives thanks to the dedication of passionate conservation groups. As part of the
Species of the Month – Prothonotary Warbler – May 2024
Species of the Month: Prothonotary Warbler
The Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) is an endangered migratory songbird restricted to Canada’s southernmost areas. Male Prothonotary Warblers are bright yellow, with a blue-gray wing. Female Prothonotary Warblers have similar plumage, but may also appear olive-green. These birds have a very limited distribution, breeding
Species of the Month – Tundra Swan – April 2024
Species of the Month: Tundra Swans
Many naturalists (and presumably wildlife) around Long Point are delighted when spring arrives, especially given warmer and longer days, and the return of life to the natural world after the long months of winter. In April, spring is in full force in the
LPBLT expands popular Nature Reserve
The Long Point Basin Land Trust has nearly tripled the size of its Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve by acquiring an adjacent 95-acre property that has already undergone significant restoration by the previous owners, who donated a portion of the land through the federal Ecological Gifts Program.
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Species of the Month – Skunk Cabbage – March 2024
Species of the Month: Skunk Cabbage
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is among Norfolk County’s earliest blooming wildflowers. It is a member of Araceae (Arum) family, which also includes Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), Bog Arum (Calla palustris), and Arrow Arum (Peltandra virginica). The name Skunk Cabbage refers to the unpleasant odor
Species of the Month – Pileated Woodpecker – February 2024
Species of the Month: Pileated Woodpecker
Cold, sunny February days often make for great hikes; some merits of winter hiking include the crisp air, better wildlife photography (due to lack of foliage on hardwood trees) and a lack of mosquitos, something ubiquitous to Norfolk County in the summer months. Considering