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Our vision is to create a permanently protected and connected nature corridor in South Georgian Bay. For nature. For people. For good.

The Escarpment Corridor Alliance is a regional conservation charity dedicated to protecting the Niagara Escarpment of Southern Georgian Bay. By creating a connected ecological corridor, we ensure a legacy of biodiversity, recreation & wellness, and sustainability for generations to come. Together, we can balance nature, economy, agriculture, and community while safeguarding the heart of our region.

10/31/2026

GAH! Talk about jump scares-happy spooky season South Georgian Bay! 👻🎃

No really-we can’t think of anything scarier than loosing the landscapes we love so much. This Halloween, let’s skip the tricks and consider giving nature a little treat. 👀

We can’t do the work that we do to connect ecological corridors and preserve this land for future generations without YOUR support. Visit the link in our bio to donate or see how you can help. 💚

10/30/2026

We’re pleased to share that this week, the ECA’s Executive Director, Jarvis Strong, was appointed to the Board of Governors of the Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA) Ontario Land Trust Alliance. 🌿

Land trusts play a crucial role in addressing biodiversity loss, protecting ecologically significant habitats, and maintaining the natural spaces that support resilient ecosystems. Across Ontario, collaboration between land trusts strengthens conservation capacity, supports the sharing of scientific knowledge and best practices, and helps connect corridors for generations to come.

Jarvis’s appointment represents an important opportunity to contribute the ECA’s perspective from South Georgian Bay to broader conservation discussions across the province. As the ECA continues to preserve ecologically significant lands and strengthen habitat connectivity, collaboration at the provincial level helps align local conservation efforts with shared priorities for biodiversity and long-term ecosystem health.

We congratulate Jarvis and look forward to the continued advancement of land conservation across Ontario for nature, for people, for good. 🌲

10/29/2026

Last chance to get your hands on our new ECA merch! 🧢 👀

Every purchase supports preserving the landscapes of South Georgian Bay for nature, for people, for good. 🌱

Not to mention… it is SO cozy and the perfect gift for your loved ones this upcoming holiday season!

Orders can be placed through the link in our bio and are due THIS SATURDAY, October 31. 😊🫶

*Please note that all products are unisex sizing*

Thank you for supporting the work that we do! 💚

10/29/2026

Community support matters! 🫶

We are so grateful to the Foundation for believing in the work that we do here in South Georgian Bay, and are ecstatic to share that we have a received a $10,000 grant in support of the ECA’s Partners in Conservation Program (PICP)!

Through our PICP, we support local landholders in restoring habitats and protecting biodiversity on their own properties. By providing practical guidance, resources, and connections to conservation partners, we’re helping more land stewards take action to strengthen and connect the emerging ecological corridor across South Georgian Bay. 🌿

This program will be launching in April of 2027. Interested in contributing to the funding of this critical work or curious about accessing the PICP as a landholder? Send us a message or email [email protected].

10/27/2026

A closer look at the textures of South Georgian Bay in October...👀🍁

Morning frost clings to the grasses, cattails catch the autumn light, birchbark peels in delicate layers, and spider webs reveal themselves in the cool morning air.

As the Escarpment shifts into late autumn, there’s beauty in the smallest details. A reminder to slow down, look closer, and appreciate the natural world around us. Share your up close observations with us-tag us in your stories, we want to see!

For Nature. For People. For Good. 💚

10/26/2026

Wings Over Water: A Fundraiser Movie Night 🌊 🎥

Join the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Blue Mountain Watershed Trust for an evening celebrating the beauty of our natural world! Experience Wings Over Water, a breathtaking documentary following three bird families on their incredible journeys across North America.

The evening features a live introduction and post-film Q&A with filmmakers Tyler and Alex Mifflin of The Water Brothers, gourmet appetizers, a silent auction, a cash bar, and more: all in support of local watershed conservation!

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
📍 The Gayety Theatre
🕖 Doors open at 7 PM | Film at 7:45 PM

Get your tickets through the link in our bio 🎟️

Come together with your local conservation community for a memorable night in support of the natural places we cherish! 🌱💚

10/22/2026

Conservation belongs in the conversation. 🌿

This week, ECA Executive Director Jarvis Strong was at Parliament Hill in Ottawa for Nature on the Hill, joining Nature Canada and other conservation organizations from across the country, meeting with federal officials to discuss the vital role land trusts play in protecting Canada’s natural heritage.

With Bill C-39 (the Building Canada Strong Act) under consideration, these conversations are an opportunity to highlight the importance of conserving natural spaces, protecting biodiversity, and ensuring that nature remains part of decisions shaping Canada’s future.

Land trusts work on the ground to protect ecologically significant lands for the benefit of wildlife, communities, and future generations. Bringing these perspectives to the federal level helps ensure that conservation remains part of the conversation.

We’re proud to contribute to this important dialogue and advocate for a future where nature and people thrive together.

For Nature. For People. For Good. 💚

Learn more about Bill C-39 through the link in our bio.

NatureCanada

10/20/2026

A corridor of wild, and a future worth preserving. 🌿

Thank you to Mountain Life for featuring the Escarpment Corridor Alliance and our work to preserve the natural landscapes that make South Georgian Bay so special!

Our recent acquisition of Black Bank Highlands Nature Preserve is another important step toward a connected network of preserved lands across the Escarpment.

Conservation is about more than protecting individual properties. It’s about keeping natural spaces connected so wildlife can move, ecosystems can thrive, and these landscapes can endure for generations to come.

We’re grateful to the donors, partners and community who make this work possible. 💚

Read A Corridor of Wild by Mountain Life Media at the link in our bio. 🔗

10/19/2026

We heard you needed a little brightness added to your Monday...👀💚

Sandy’s Summit is happy to be of service! Seriously though, if you haven’t been out on the trails lately, the colours are absolutely spectacular! 😯🍁

Although Sandy’s Summit Nature Preserve is not open to the public, this stunning property can be admired from the Chuck Grant Side Trail near Metcalfe Rock. 🥾🌱

Happy exploring!

10/16/2026

Last week, our community came together at Sandy’s Summit Nature Preserve with Master Naturalist, Bob Bowles, to explore the fascinating world of fungi and reflect on our relationship with the land. 🍄🍂

From Chaga and Turkey Tail to Horses’ Hoof fungus, each discovery offered a glimpse into the complex ecological processes unfolding all around us. Fungi play essential roles in forest ecosystems, breaking down organic matter, cycling nutrients, and helping sustain the interconnected web of life.

As we continue to give thanks for the landscapes that sustain us, we’re reminded that caring for the land begins with understanding it—and recognizing the relationships that have connected people, plants, fungi, and wildlife to these places for generations.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of curiosity, learning, and connection. 🌿

For Nature. For People. For Good.

Thank you to C. Thunder Martel for capturing the event so beautifully! 📷

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64 Hurontario Street
Collingwood, ON
L9Y2L6

Website

http://www.myescarpment.ca/

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