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
Our Team
Board of Directors Peter was born in Ancaster to parents who appreciated and encouraged his interest in the natural world. Starting in 1985 Peter was able to exit a business-based life and devote most of his time, along with his partner Mary, to projects that enhance or help protect biodiversity. […]
Seed Collecting and Cleaning Workshops
On a beautifully warm Saturday October 29th Long Point Basin Land Trust held a Wild Seed Collecting workshop at the Shirley and George Pond Nature Reserve. This event was the first in a two-part workshop series focusing on how to grow native plant species to enhance biodiversity.
Mary Gartshore, an
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
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