Species of the month, December 2020:
Mustard Sallow, Pyreferra hesperidago
by Mary Gartshore
The Mustard Sallow (Pyreferra hesperidago) is one of several moths that are active during late fall, winter and early spring. On warm nights (15 C and above) they forage on sap and rotten fruit. They use these
ViewPoint – Fall Winter 2020 – The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet – and its people.
The season is changing, and we’ve been up to a lot lately! Learn what’s been going on in the world of LPBLT, including reptiles in the Carolinan region, exploring the virtual outdoors, and ecological services. We also feature reflections on approaching our 25th anniversary, land stewardship, and questioning if society
ViewPoint – Summer 2020 – A summer of change
COVID-19 has given us a new normal here at the LPBLT. Learn about what we’ve been up to, including with virtual Explore the Outdoors events, our new Development Coordinator, and some of the land stewardship we’ve done. Also, the miracle of oaks, birdathon, and our history of financial management.
This page features media releases and stories about LPBLT projects and events.
ViewPoint – Fall 2019 – Event participants have fun exploring the outdoors
The first year of Explore the Outdoors was a success – LPBLT held seven events and more than 200 individuals participated. The 2019 fall issue of LPBLT’s ViewPoint provides an overview of some of the events. As well, the unveiling of Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve and Trout Creek Nature
ViewPoint – Spring 2019 – Spring is a time for growing and celebrating
Spring is a time for growing and celebrating and Long Point Basin Land Trust has been doing both this spring. With our most recent acquisition, the Land Trust hits many milestones: 10th nature reserve; adding an impressive 39% to our protected network of areas overnight; and, surpassing a square mile
ViewPoint – Winter 2018 – LPBLT embodies what we hold near and dear
What do you buy for someone who has everything and pleads they receive nothing more? A donation to a charity at the holidays is actually the gift that keeps on giving throughout the year, and even for years to come. The 2018 Winter issue of LPBLT’s ViewPoint discusses how charitable donations
ViewPoint – Spring & Summer 2018 – Winter monitoring of a Gray Ratsnake Hibernaculum
Have you ever wondered what a Gray Ratsnake, or any other snake, requires in habitat for overwintering? The 2018 Spring & Summer issue of LPBLT’s ViewPoint provides an overview of research that we are undertaking in partnership with other organizations to answer this question, as well as an unveiling of
ViewPoint – Fall 2017 – Three Years of Nurturing Nature
This edition brings you a look back at the Nurturing Nature in the Neighbourhood program, a new Focus on Wildlife in Norfolk County, information on the Venison Creek Watershed Reserve campaign along with a congratulations to LPBLT’s President Peter Carson who won the Ontario Land Trust Alliance Vision Award for
Delhi Students Protect Local Wetland
(Port Rowan, ON) – On Monday October 16th, grade 9 students from Delhi District Secondary School visited Long Point Basin Land Trust’s Delhi Wetland Nature Reserve for an outdoor class trip to see interactions in nature first-hand. Nearing the end of their time at the property, Ms. Sawyer’s class held