Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust

Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust We are a charitable organization dedicated to protecting environmentally significant properties

Be a species champion! Consider a donation to the ORMLT to help native species return. By protecting and stewarding prop...
06/05/2026

Be a species champion! Consider a donation to the ORMLT to help native species return. By protecting and stewarding properties across the moraine, we’re providing habitat for species at risk, like the Monarch butterfly.

Did you know that May 31 to June 6 is Canadian Environment Week? To celebrate, we’d like to share some exciting developm...
06/04/2026

Did you know that May 31 to June 6 is Canadian Environment Week? To celebrate, we’d like to share some exciting developments from the ORMLT’s stewardship team!

Over the past month, the monitoring team visited 20 properties, totaling 1828 acres.

They observed two species at risk: the Bobolink and the Eastern Meadowlark!

They’ve also observed new species on properties where they haven’t been documented previously, like Bebb’s Willow (Salix bebbiana) and the Virginia Ctenucha Moth (Ctenucha virginica).

To top it off, more of the team got involved in special stewardship days, taking on tasks like the removal of Common Buckthorn!

If you’d like to get involved in the work we do, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to [email protected], or visit our website at oakridgesmoraine.org!

This month, we’ll be taking a look at the diverse pollinators that live on the moraine, from bees to butterflies, and ma...
06/03/2026

This month, we’ll be taking a look at the diverse pollinators that live on the moraine, from bees to butterflies, and many different species in between!

Starting off with one of our most recognisable pollinators - have you seen your first bumblebee of the year? These fuzzy garden fliers are always a happy sight, but at least 4 Ontario bumblebee species are declining due to habitat loss and changing weather patterns that alter when flowers bloom. To support bumblebees, consider adding native plants to your garden, which often provide more nutrients than non-native alternatives. Don’t forget to include early-blooming flowers, to provide food to queens when they emerge from their winter hibernation!

The size, shape, scent, and colour of a flower can tell us a lot about how it gets pollinated. Where bright colours and ...
06/01/2026

The size, shape, scent, and colour of a flower can tell us a lot about how it gets pollinated. Where bright colours and strong scents attract animal pollinators, from hummingbirds to insects, small, unobtrusive flowers often rely on wind. You can likely also think of some plants whose seeds hitchhike on fur or clothes! Can you guess how these flowers are pollinated?

Earlier this month, we saw how ORMLT staff are pulling up invasive periwinkle (Vinca minor) during property monitoring v...
05/29/2026

Earlier this month, we saw how ORMLT staff are pulling up invasive periwinkle (Vinca minor) during property monitoring visits. If you’re stuck trying to find native alternatives to plant instead of periwinkle, here are a few ideas! There are all shade-tolerant, evergreen plants with beautiful glossy leaves!

1. Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)
2. Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
3. Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

Have you ever seen a ? These tiny arachnids are active hunters of small insects (including garden pests!). Instead of ...
05/27/2026

Have you ever seen a ? These tiny arachnids are active hunters of small insects (including garden pests!). Instead of building a web, they stalk and leap on their prey.

Don’t miss our upcoming event, Nature at Night, to learn more about the amazing spiders that live on the moraine!

Click on the link below to register:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/event-nature-at-night

Did you know that early Anise Hyssop leaves may have a purple tinge in the spring? Anise Hyssop is a native perennial w...
05/25/2026

Did you know that early Anise Hyssop leaves may have a purple tinge in the spring?

Anise Hyssop is a native perennial with purple flowers that bloom in summer. When crushed, the leaves release a strong fragrance of licorice. It is tolerant of drought and attractive to many pollinators, making it a great addition to a native flower garden!

An Eastern Cottontail rabbit made a tasty snack of this Striped Maple over the winter! Luckily, many native plants are a...
05/22/2026

An Eastern Cottontail rabbit made a tasty snack of this Striped Maple over the winter! Luckily, many native plants are able to bounce back after browsing (second image).

Did you know that the stripes on a Striped Maple’s bark allow it to photosynthesize better in the shade and thrive as an understory tree?

Lets take a look at some of the species that you are helping to thrive, by supporting the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust!...
05/20/2026

Lets take a look at some of the species that you are helping to thrive, by supporting the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust!

The moraine has an incredibly rich diversity of birds, from aerial acrobats like Barn Swallows, relying on open meadow habitat, to forest specialists like the Eastern Meadowlark, seeking out healthy, interior forest.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference. Even a small donation today can help support these incredible species by supporting land protection and stewardship. Your generosity helps protect fragile habitats, support vital conservation efforts, and give vulnerable species the care they need to recover.

If you’ve been thinking about giving, now is the perfect time. Every bit truly counts.

Thank you for being part of this movement to protect what can’t speak for itself.

Photos by Aileen Barclay.

Join us for Nature at Night, a guided evening experience exploring some of the seldom-seem creatures that roam the morai...
05/19/2026

Join us for Nature at Night, a guided evening experience exploring some of the seldom-seem creatures that roam the moraine at night. Get ready to ask all your questions about two groups of animals that often go underappreciated: our magnificent moths and spectacular spiders.

Click on the link below to learn more. Spaces are limited, so sign up today! https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/event-nature-at-night

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Schomberg, ON
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