Land Care Niagara

06/15/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Come out and lend a hand for our first nursery maintenance day of the summer! Join LCN staff from 9AM-1PM on Saturday June 27th as we tackle the weeds and care for the 700+ native trees at our nursery.

Send us a DM or email [email protected] if you are willing to help out. Any time commitment is appreciated.🌳🌱

06/12/2026

This week's field find is a common pawpaw (Asimina triloba) in bloom, spotted by LCN staff in Vineland!

Did you know their fruit is the largest edible fruit in North America, and taste like a banana, mango, and pineapple custard. Yum!

However, just because they taste good doesn't mean they smell good too... the spring flowers actually emit an unpleasant odor similar to rotting meat or fruit. This is to attract scavenging flies and beetles for pollination! 🌳💚

06/11/2026

We are honoured to share some exciting news! Land Care Niagara is a finalist for the Niagara Business Achievement Award in the Not-for-Profit category!

This recognition means so much to our team and the incredible network of landowners, partners, and environmental stewards rooted in this community. Every tree planted, every acre naturally restored, every partnership built— each is a reflection of what we can accomplish together.

Thank you to the NBAA for this acknowledgement, and thank you to everyone who believes in a resilient, sustainable Niagara where healthy ecosystems and vibrant communities flourish together. 💚🌱

06/08/2026

BUY 2 TREES, GET 1 FREE❗❗❗

Buy 2 trees of any size from LCN's ReLeaf nursery, and get 1 medium sized bur oak, swamp white oak, sycamore, European larch, tamarack, or silver maple for FREE!🌳

Email Laura, our Restoration Technician at [email protected] for availability and to secure the deal! This offer is for a LIMITED time only and will be available from June 8th-June 30th!

Get your orders in while trees last, happy planting!🌲

05/29/2026

This weeks field find is a polyphemus moth caterpillar (Antheraea polyphemus)! LCN staff found this little eating machine at one of our past Rural Tree Planting sites, while conducting survival assessments. 🐛

Did you know that when threatened, this caterpillar can make clicking noises to try and scare off predators? If this acoustic deterrent does not work, the caterpillar will actually vomit on the predator which can make the predator sick!! 🤢

05/27/2026

This spring, Land Care Niagara planted 8,420 trees across the Niagara Region with the support of our incredible funders, dedicated volunteer corps, Cedarline Silviculture, and of course our wonderful landowners!🌳💚

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's tree planting season such a success. Together, we're continuing to grow and protect Niagara's tree canopy for years to come! 🌱

05/26/2026

Our Stretch & Sip fundraiser is back by popular demand! Join us for a relaxing and impactful evening featuring an outdoor yoga class in a picturesque vineyard followed by a complimentary glass of organic wine from Southbrook Organic Vineyards.

Breathe deep, admire your serene surroundings, stretch it out, and raise a glass to nature—all while giving back.

Please bring your own mat and water bottle.

Scan the QR code or visit the link below to purchase your ticket! 🌱🍷
https://landcareniagara.com/product-category/events/

05/21/2026

We are so pleased to have the opportunity to carry out this incredible project with support from the Greenbelt Foundation. It has created a great opportunity to collaborate with others and help improve the impact of tree planting across the Niagara Region! 🌲

Planting a tree is just the beginning. Helping it survive is the real challenge. 🌱

In our latest Stories from the Greenbelt, Land Care Niagara is digging into what gives young trees the best chance to thrive, combining field research, local knowledge, and decades of data to guide better planting practices across Niagara. 🌳

Check out the full story: https://greenbelt.ca/tree-survival-in-niagara/

05/15/2026

In celebration of Endangered Species Day, this week's field find is the threatened species American Water-willow (Justicia americana), observed in bloom last summer in Niagara Falls. 🌿

This aquatic plant is currently listed as "Threatened" in Canada and Ontario, and is at risk of becoming endangered if pressures are not addressed.

Native to Southern Ontario and Quebec, populations have declined in recent years due to water level fluctuations, habitat fragmentation and loss, human development, invasive species, and climate change.

At Land Care Niagara we are proud to support, and have previously supported, restoration efforts of this species in the Niagara region.

To learn more about American water-willow, and what you can do to help, visit the "Species-at-Risk" section of our resource library on our website! 🌱

05/14/2026

Looking to SPRUCE up your space? We've got some TREE-mendous options for you! 🌳

LCN's Re-Leaf nursery offers a variety of different native tree species and sizes for sale. New for 2026, you can now purchase your trees directly from our website (link below)!🌲

https://landcareniagara.com/product-category/nursery/trees/

Note: cost can vary depending on species.