Description and habitat
American Hophornbeam (Ostyra virginiana), is a deciduous tree in the birch family (Betulaceae) widely distributed throughout the Great Lakes Region. Hophornbeams also occur throughout the eastern United States, occurring as far south of Florida. There are around 9-10 species of Hophornbeam in the world: 3 from North
Butternut
Description and habitat
Butternut (Juglans cinerea) is a deciduous tree widely distributed across southern Ontario. They prefer loam or sandy-loam soils, and especially areas with a limestone-based substrate. Though it is widely distributed, large populations are concentrated in certain areas; along the Niagara Escarpment (especially Grey County), the Kawartha Lakes
Black Oak
Introducing Long Point’s oak trees
The Long Point Basin has 8 species of oaks, distributed widely across many different ecosystems, from oak savannas (displayed in the rightmost photo) to swampy woodlands! These oaks are categorized into two major groups – red oaks and white oaks, with a few notable differences
Southern Flying Squirrel
What are Southern Flying Squirrels?
Southern Flying Squirrels (Glaucomys volans), also sometimes referred to as Eastern Flying Squirrels, are small omnivorous mammals, and one of 8 species of squirrels in the Great Lakes Region. The other seven species are Northern Flying Squirrels (Glaucomys sabrinus), Eastern Grey Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis), American
Spring 2025 Newsletter
LPBLT Newsletter | Spring 2025 Edition:⚠️Help Stop the Spread | Gardening with Native Plants | Introducing New Staff
Inside this edition of the Long Point Basin Land Trust newsletter, you will find:
Invasive Species Alert: Learn about the rapid spread of garlic mustard and its impact on native
Invasive Garlic Mustard
What is Garlic Mustard?
Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an herbaceous biannual plant in the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family. It is native to the temperate forests and Mediterranean shrublands of western Eurasia and northern Africa. Leaves are typically around 12 cm long and 8 cm broad, ranging from triangular to heart-shaped
Controlling invasive species is a top priority for the Long Point Basin Land Trust
Controlling invasive species is a top priority for the Long Point Basin Land Trust. With frequent monitoring on our current and newly acquired properties, the Land Trust is actively controlling the spread of species that are harmful to our native ecosystem.
Clear Creek and its tributaries is a vital cold-water
Support Conservation Digitally: How to Donate Online
To help sustain our conservation efforts, we encourage you to consider donating online or by phone—quick, secure, and reliable options to make an impact today.
During the holiday season, nonprofit charities across Canada rely heavily on donations sent and received through Canada Post. This year, due to the ongoing postal
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
Cucumber Magnolia
Description
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 very small areas – southern