A Tale of Hanley Park North

Chalk One up for Mother Nature by John Lowry I have long included myself in the ranks of those who seek solace in the deep woods. I find sanctuary in the splendours of the forest. They are my refuge from the hectic pace of…

Habitat Enhancement

de Vries Natural Heritage Collection

September 09, 2017 By Terry Sprague (excerpts given by Terry Sprague at the official fund raising launch) I think it was around 1966, or so, when I first met Jake de Vries. He became aware of me through the column I had just started…

Prince Edward County Field Naturalists

The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists, founded in 1997, is an affiliate of Ontario Nature. It provides an educational forum dedicated to the study, promotion, appreciation and conservation of the flora and fauna within Prince Edward County. CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR NEW WEBSITE

Moses Hudgin Log House Fundraising Continues

Fundraising efforts toward the restoration of the unique, Moses Hudgin Log House (MHLH) on Ostrander Point Road in South Marysburgh are underway. People can support Hudgin Log House restoration efforts by making a charitable donation and becoming a Hudgin Log House sponsor or patron….

Nature Conservancy of Canada conserves 124 hectares of key wetland habitat

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and its partners today announced the protection of the 124-hectare (306-acre) Hodgson Nature Reserve, 30 kilometres northeast of Napanee. A collection of fen, swamp and upland forest habitats, the Hodgson Nature Reserve is a long-sought-after parcel that connects…

Nature Related Organizations

Q U I N T E   C O N S E R V A T I O NWe are a local watershed based not-for-profit environmental protection agency. We deliver science-based programs and services to residents and municipalities within our Watershed. You can learn more…

Prince Edward County’s South Shore

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY SOUTH SHORE IMPORTANT BIRD AND BIODIVERSITY AREA

The Brighton Wetland

 Long story short: NCC has an agreement to purchase the 231-acre Brighton Wetland property, between Presqu’ile Provincial Park and NCC’s Willenroth Woods Nature Reserve, and we are asking for your help with getting the word out about this terrific conservation opportunity.   Many local…

The H.R. Frink Centre, Plainfield

THE H.R. FRINK OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE AND NATURAL SCIENCE SCHOOL The H.R. Frink Centre, formerly the Plainfield Conservation Area, was named after the late H.R. (Bert) Frink, a long time educator and principal in Belleville. He always believed that the best way to teach…