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INT is dedicated to acquiring and protecting ecologically important land in PEI.

OUR MISSION:
To create a legacy of natural areas and wildlife habitats for future generations. OUR VISION:
We envision a network of protected natural areas across PEI, sustained by the love and generosity of Islanders today for the enjoyment of Islanders and wildlife tomorrow. WHO WE ARE:
Island Nature Trust is a non-government, not-for-profit organization dedicated to protection and management of Natural Areas on Prince Edward Island (Canada). We acquire lands to be held in trust for future generations, manage these lands as an example of appropriate and sustained use, and help private owners voluntarily protect their lands. We work with government and private landowners to create a true natural areas network on Prince Edward Island, consisting of core protected areas connected by corridors. In 1979, Island Nature Trust was incorporated as the first private, provincially-based nature trust in Canada. We are governed by a Board of Directors of 12 to 16 members, which includes 8 to 12 members of the Trust and one representative from each of our four founding organizations: Museums and Heritage PEI, PEI Wildlife Federation, Natural History Society of PEI, and the Biology Department of the University of PEI.

10/09/2026

That’s a Wrap!

Another field season has come and gone at INT, and what a fantastic one it was!

We wanted to share some of our season highlights and favourite pictures from the summer!

10/08/2026

We want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who attended and participated in our Voices for Biodiversity event.

This event wouldn't have been possible without the generous support from the City of Charlottetown and our fantastic presenters and booth participants.

We hope that this event inspired those who attended to advocate for biodiversity and to be a voice for nature.

Want to be in the know for future events? Sign up for our mailing list here: https://secure.islandnaturetrust.ca/signup

Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, PEI Watershed Alliance, Nature PEI: The Natural History Society of Prince Edward Island, PEI Invasive Species Council
Winter River-Tracadie Bay Watershed Association, Hunter-Clyde Watershed Group, Prince Edward Island Museum & Heritage Foundation, City of Charlottetown, PE, of Prince Edward Island, Island First Nation

10/02/2026

Our Impact Report for 2025-2026 is out now!

We are excited to share our year of success in conservation with you!

Some of our milestones this year were...

🌲1,080 acres of protected natural areas
🌱44,812 native species were planted
🏖️ 57 beaches monitored for piping plover
🌾 150 fields monitored for bobolink
🪶 350 kilometers surveyed for bank swallow
🫶 859 volunteer hours

Read our full Impact Report and see how you can make a difference here! https://islandnaturetrust.ca/impact/

09/30/2026

Today we acknowledge and grieve for those affected by residential schools. The children lost and the impacts they have had on communities.

We wish to acknowledge the Indigenous organizations and governing bodies on PEI who work tirelessly across the Island:

- Epekwitk Assembly of Councils
- L'nuey
- Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI
- Indigenous PEI
- Native Council of Prince Edward Island
- Aboriginal Women’s Association of PEI
- Lennox Island First Nation
- Abegweit First Nations

Let's stand together in remembrance and support for truth, reconciliation, and healing.

09/24/2026

🦉 Don't miss it, there is still time to register! Island Nature Trust and Nature PEI are hosting the 32nd Annual Neil Bennett Autumn Birding Classic on September 26 (rain date: September 27).

🦅 It's a fundraiser and a citizen science event rolled into one, and WE NEED YOU to make it a success! Here's how:

💲Donate to support natural areas conservation on PEI, or

Form a birding team ( solo or in a team) and collect pledges: do a backyard bird count, or teams can travel to any part of PEI and spend up to 24 hours in the quest to find as many species as possible.

Every dollar raised helps protect the wild places PEI's birds call home. Join us!

To register or donate, visit: islandnaturetrust.ca/bennett_birding

09/18/2026

🌿 Voices for Biodiversity is coming to Charlottetown!

Join us on September 23, 2026 (3:00–5:00 PM) at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre for a FREE event to celebrate PEI's biodiversity, past, present, and future.

Come hear from our guest speakers, explore a variety of booth displays, join in on collaborative visioning, and get inspired to take action for our Island's ecosystems. Everyone is welcome!

For more details visit our event page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JH2Kf3cmo/

📍 Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, Rotary Auditorium
🗓️ September 23, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM
💚 Free and open to all

09/06/2026

Did you know September 6th is World Shorebirds Day?

World Shorebirds Day is a globally recognized day to celebrate, raise awareness, and take initiative in shorebird conservation.

🏖️Shorebirds are indicators of healthy coastal ecosystems like the beaches and tidal flats that surround PEI.

🌍Unfortunately, these coastal ecosystems shorebirds so heavily rely on are being impacted by pollution, development, and other human disturbances, contributing to declines in many shorebird populations.

🔎Fortunately, there are ways you can help get involved with shorebird conservation!

- Keep beaches clean and safe for shorebirds by staying off the dunes, leashing your dogs, and not littering.

- Participate in citizen science projects such as eBird and bird counts. To participate in our upcoming 32nd Annual Neil Bennett Autumn Birding Classic visit: islandnaturetrust.ca/bennett_birding

- For more information and ways you can get involved and help visit: https://www.worldshorebirdsday.org/

09/01/2026

Join the conversation at our 2026 Annual General Meeting for an engaging review of last year's conservation achievements.

When: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)

Where: Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, Rotary Auditorium

Open to the public

Please visit our website for more information: https://islandnaturetrust.ca/agm/

We look forward to seeing you!
The Island Nature Trust team

08/30/2026

🦉 Save the date! Island Nature Trust and Nature PEI are hosting the 32nd Annual Neil Bennett Autumn Birding Classic on September 26 (rain date: September 27).

🦅 It's a fundraiser and a citizen science event rolled into one, and WE NEED YOU to make it a success! Here's how:

💲Donate to support natural areas conservation on PEI, or

Form a birding team ( solo or in a team) and collect pledges: do a backyard bird count, or teams can travel to any part of PEI and spend up to 24 hours in the quest to find as many species as possible.

Every dollar raised helps protect the wild places PEI's birds call home. Join us!

To register or donate, visit: islandnaturetrust.ca/bennett_birding

08/28/2026

🌳 Join us in West Prince on Saturday, September 19th for the second annual Up West Forest Fest, celebrating the unique watersheds and forests in western PEI!

📢 More details announced in the coming week at the main website http://www.upwestforestfest.ca!

🤔 Any questions? Contact [email protected]

🌲 The Up West Forest Fest is a collaboration of western PEI watersheds, Nature PEI: The Natural History Society of Prince Edward Island , PEI Woodlot Owners Association , Lennox Island First Nation, Island Nature Trust, the PEI Watershed Alliance and more, with funding from the PEI Wildlife Conservation Fund

Address

112 Longworth Avenue
Charlottetown, PE
C1A5A8

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19028927513

Website

https://linktr.ee/islandnaturetrust, http://islandnaturetrust.ca/

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