Land Care Niagara

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.

05/07/2026

Looking to start an eco-friendly garden? It's not too late!!

Land Care Niagara is a proud retailer of Northern Wildflowers, a Canadian company based in Northern Ontario. We are selling 50 different native seed species and 4 seed mix varieties, all from . 🍁

May is a great month to sow your seeds, as the soil is moist, temperatures are still cool, but the soil has warmed from that frozen winter state! Many of our varieties don't require stratification, but if you've got a must-have species that does, don't worry! You can try "speed- stratification" by alternating between the fridge and the freezer.

Whether you prefer to have your seeds shipped directly to you or pick them up locally in Vineland, we’ve made it easy to get started. Plus a portion of every purchase supports Land Care Niagara’s conservation projects, so you’re not just planting a garden, you’re helping your community flourish! 🌼

Visit the LCN Store (link below) to browse our full selection and start your native planting journey. Happy planting! 🌱🌎

https://landcareniagara.com/product-category/seeds/

05/04/2026

LCN's Re-Leaf Nursery in Vineland is starting to show buds! 🌱

Can you identify all 5 trees just by their buds? Pay attention to their arrangement, size, shape, and colour! Swipe through to test your skills and see if you're barking up the right tree!!👀🌲

05/01/2026

This week's field find is American robin's (Turdus migratorius) eggs found at our Re-Leaf nursery last week!! 🥚

Did you know that American robins breed from April to July and produce 2-3 broods per season? Those striking blue eggs are a result of a pigment called biliverdin, which is deposited on the eggshell as the female robin lays the egg. This pigment is thought to help protect the egg from sun exposure, and may even signal a healthy mom! 🐦

Keep an eye out for these eggs in your own backyard!👀

04/29/2026

In 2025, Land Care Niagara in partnership with the had an amazing opportunity to explore the restoration of Niagara’s unique native brook trout population in the Upper 12 Mile Creek watershed.

Funded by the , this one-year project sparked an exciting opportunity to showcase the story of this critical waterway and its ecological importance to Niagara.

This video is an overview of that journey, pulling together real footage from the field, from the species we encountered to the field methodology used by our team.

If you’ve been following our 9-part « Getting Hooked on 12 Mile Creek » miniseries, this video offers a broader view of the project. If you haven’t seen the series yet, you can still explore it on Land Care Niagara’s Instagram and pages for a closer look at brook trout, their lifecycle, and the importance of this cold-water creek.

We hoped you enjoyed the "Getting Hooked on 12 Mile Creek" series, and this final look at the project in action! 🐟 🌱

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Niagara Community Foundation (NCF); a public foundation serving the people of Niagara since 2000. NCF connects donors to causes and communities to resources through permanent endowment funds, providing grants to eligible charitable organizations in culture, health, education, environment, recreation and social service sectors. NCF turns intent into impact.