Delhi residents donate property to Long Point Basin Land Trust in Memory of Louis Woytas
A generous gift from Cecilia and Joe Kiss has led to the creation of a beautiful and ecologically-diverse nature reserve on the outskirts of Delhi in Norfolk County. The gift of land was made to
Viewpoint – Winter 2012-13 – Helping reptiles
The Land Trust continues to work on a number of fronts to help endangered reptiles in our region, including building more than 50 different habitat structures and collecting information on more than 3,000 reptile sightings.
We are also pleased to report that we have reached our fundraising goal for our
Eaglesmith Charity Picnic to Help Create New Nature Reserve
Support from annual charity event helps Land Trust protect natural areas and species at risk
(Port Rowan, Ontario.) Juno Award winning folk-rock-roots musician Fred Eaglesmith and his annual Charity Picnic event are helping protect rural landscapes and wildlife once again. Fred has been hosting an annual music festival for 18
Purple Martins lead Land Trust staff to dragonfly discovery
The Purple Martin, a resident of apartment-style birdhouses, is a familiar sight to those lucky enough to have a colony nearby. Our largest swallow species, this proficient hunter catches flying insects while on the wing. While the species feeds on many varieties of insects, it seems that dragonflies are one
Acclaimed musician Fred Eaglesmith to receive Special Recognition Award
– Long Point Basin Land Trust to present award at 17th Annual Fred Eaglesmith Charity Picnic –
(Port Rowan, Ontario.) The charitable efforts of Juno Award winning folk-rock-root musician, Fred Eaglesmith, are being recognized by the Long Point Basin Land Trust (LPBLT) at the performer’s annual music festival this summer.
Land Trust Celebrates Year 15 with Community and Partners
– Upcoming events a great way for people to connect with nature, the outdoors and good times –
(Port Rowan, Ontario.) Long Point Basin Land Trust (LPBLT) has been a part of the community for 15 years and will mark this milestone by participating in a number of local environmental
ViewPoint – Summer 2011 – LPBLT celebrates 15 years of nature conservation!
The Long Point Basin Land Trust was founded 15 years ago and over the last year or so we have hit our stride which is reflected in our growing base of volunteers and supporters, the increasing number of enquiries we receive regarding land stewardship options, and in the diversification of
Land Trust Publishes New Reptile Guide
– Local conservation group also launches new online nature sightings board –
(Port Rowan, Ontario.) Building on the success of its Gardening with Native Plants guide, Long Point Basin Land Trust has launched a second biodiversity handbook tailored to southern Ontario’s Carolinian Region. Conserving Carolinian Reptiles: A Biodiversity Handbook is
Business Partners Pitch in for Nature
– Growing Network of Green Groups supporting Land Trust Conservation Efforts –
(Port Rowan, Ontario) Local businesses and musicians are throwing their support behind the Long Point Basin Land Trust’s (LPBLT) conservation efforts in our community. The Land Trust is a charitable non-government conservation group which protects natural habitats, helps
Land Trust Launches “Gardening with Native Plants” Handbook
– Conservation group donates new guide to local schools for Earth Week –
(Port Rowan, Ontario.) In celebration of Earth Week and International Biodiversity Year, the Long Point Basin Land Trust has launched a new publication tailored specifically to southern Ontario’s Carolinian Region. Gardening with Native Plants: A Biodiversity Handbook