A BIG thanks to Walker Industries! On Nov 10th, some Walker employees visited our nursery to help repot some of our trees using their AMAZING compost! LCN also held an educational presentation covering pollinators & tree ID. Thanks for braving the cold & for all your hard work! 🌳👏 #niagara #nursery

A big thanks to the Port Colborne homeschooled nature co-op who came out to our Re-Leaf nursery last Wed! These kids were a huge help with weeding & spreading mulch in our nursery! After all their hard work, they got to learn about native trees/shrubs and how to ID them. 🌳🌿 #community #volunteering

LCN now has a pollinator garden in our ReLeaf nursery, with 12 native species so far! These gardens support pollinator populations of 🐦, 🐝, 🦋 and 🪲 by providing food and habitat. By creating this space, these keystone species have a spot to refuel & rest before heading off for more pollination.

It’s always inspiring to see the diverse and innovative pathways to sustainability right here in the Niagara Region! 🌎🌱 #walkerindustries #sustainability #compost #landfill #renewableenergy #community #niagara

A big thank you to the Walker team for the engaging conversations and informative tour last Friday. We learned so much about the site’s operations, from composting & resource recovery to agricultural rehabilitation, and how these efforts contribute to conversation around long-term sustainability! 🌎🌱

LCN is a retailer for Northern Wildflowers, a Canadian company based in Northern Ontario. We are selling 50 different native seed species and 4 seed mixes, with a portion of every purchase supporting LCN’s conservation projects! 🌱💚 landcareniagara.com/product-cate... #niagara #canadianseeds

Are you planning an eco-friendly garden for 2026? Did you know you can start this Fall? Fall is a perfect time to plant your native wildflower seeds. By sowing prior to the first frost and before the ground freezes, your seeds will naturally stratify over winter and be ready to sprout in the spring!

A 2nd Motus tower has gone up at the Fort Erie Wastewater Station! This tower was installed last month as part of a regional collaboration w/ @myotistar and generously funded by @birdscanada. Thank you to @NiagaraRegion for hosting this new Motus tracking tower!🦇 #niagara #conservation #motustowers

Thank you to @bertieboatingclub for hosting a new Motus wildlife tracking tower! This is 1 of 3 towers installed in Niagara, in partnership w/ @myotistar & supported by @birdscanada. These towers can track various winged species, giving insight into migration & habitat use. Data is public- motus.org

I guess our native tree nursery isn’t just home to trees…💚 #monarch #monarchbutterfly #milkweed #speciesatrisk #niagaranature

If you would like to join our last nursery maintenance day of the summer on August 30th (9AM-12PM), send us a DM or email [email protected] to sign up. All volunteers will receive a native pollinator plant! Hope to see you there! 🌳🌼

Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to our nursery maintenance day on July 26th! You all made a huge difference as now our trees can receive full sunlight again, and don’t worry there is still plenty of milkweed for the monarchs!🌳👏 #volunteeringinniagara #community #nativetrees

A big thank you to everyone who came out and to the dedicated volunteers and bat experts who made this great night possible! 🦇 #batnight #bigbrownbat #niagaraglen #batsofniagara #niagaraparks #conservationinaction

Our Niagara Glen Bat Night was an exciting evening, with 30 big brown bats caught, multiple mist and harp nets deployed and plenty of hands-on learning for our incredible volunteers. We had some amazing (and very "batty") conversations about the important role bats play in our local ecosystems.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Come out and lend a hand for our last nursery maintenance day of the summer! Join LCN from 9AM-12PM on Saturday August 30th as we tackle the weeds and care for the 400+ trees at our nursery. 🌳🌱 #volunteer #volunteerinniagara #treenursery #environmentalsustainability

Secure your spot- link below!!🍷🦋 landcareniagara.com/shop/stretch...

Don't miss out on our Stretch & Sip fundraiser with Southbrook Vineyards on August 11th! All funds go towards environmental restoration projects throughout the Niagara region. Only a couple days left to buy those tickets! 🍷🧘 #yoga #niagarawine #environmentalsustainability #pollinatorgarden

A big thank you to Birds Canada for sponsoring the 3 new towers. We hope to see the towers in action next week when we will be tagging bats at a public event at Niagara Park's Niagara Nature Glen, August 5 8:30pm - late. Come out & join us for an amazing night of celebrating bat conservation!🦇 #bats

LCN in collaboration with Myotistar have installed 3 new Motus towers in Niagara! These towers are part of a global network that records signals from radio transmitters attached to wildlife, including bats, birds and even insects! All of the data is publicly available for you to see- motus.org

📅 August 5 (Rain dates: Aug 6/7) 🕣 8:30 p.m. – Late 📍 Meet at: Niagara Glen Pavilion 🧢 Bring: mask (required near bats), headlamp, insect repellent, water, snacks, weather-ready gear, sturdy footwear & LOTS of enthusiasm! Let’s get batty and celebrate science, nature and conservation together! 🦇

Join Niagara Parks, Land Care Niagara, bat expert Derek Morningstar (Myotistar), and students from Ontario’s Bat Research Labs for a rare opportunity to witness (and take part in) real bat research at the Niagara Gorge! Let’s get batty and celebrate science, nature and conservation together! 🦇

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We will be hosting our 2nd nursery maintenance day of 2025 at our ReLeaf tree nursery on Saturday July 26th. Join us from 9AM-12PM as we tackle the weeds & care for the trees at our nursery. Email [email protected] if you are interested! 🌱 #volunteeringinniagara

Visit www.landcareniagara.com/product-category/events/ to book your spot today! 🌱🍷 #yoga #wine #niagara #sustainability #environmentalconservation #supportlocal

Back due to popular demand, our stretch & sip fundraiser is back! Join us for a relaxing evening featuring a yoga class led by Sarah Bigger, followed by a complimentary glass of wine from Southbrook Organic Vineyards. Breathe deep, stretch it out & raise a glass to nature—all while giving back. 🌱🍷

Sarah joined our team in April 2023 & has led groundbreaking work on our American Water-willow Project, the first translocation of its kind in ON. A passionate scientist & advocate for sustainability, Sarah is a true champion for nature. Congratulations Sarah!💚 #WomenInScience #environmentalsteward

Laura recently completed the Environmental Technician & the Ecosystem Restoration graduate certificate program at Niagara College. She joined LCN in September 2024 as a dedicated volunteer, & now she is excited to grow in her new role as our Environmental & Restoration Technician. Welcome Laura!🌳🐐

With over 20 years of experience, Land Care Niagara has worked with rural landowners and planted over 1.4 million native trees and shrubs in the region. Through the execution of this program, we are helping to increase forest interior and reconnect our fragmented natural areas!

Looking to reforest your property? We’re now accepting applications for our Rural Tree Planting Program! If you would like to join us fill out the RTP form linked below! 🌳🌱 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #trees #treeplanting #conservation #niagara #forest

Looking to reforest your property? We’re now accepting applications for our Rural Tree Planting Program! If you would like to join us fill out the RTP form linked below! 🌳🌱 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #trees #treeplanting #conservation #niagara #forest

Helen has a Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree from the University of Toronto, and is a member of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association. With her life-long passion for nature, trees and forests, she brings expert insight to all our tree restoration efforts! Welcome Helen!🌲👏

Big thank you to The Foreign Affair Winery staff for coming to our ReLeaf Nursery to volunteer last Wednesday! Did you know that the Foreign Affair Winery is located right next door to our nursery?! So on your next visit, make a stop at the winery for some fabulous wine selections! 🌱 #localcommunity

PINEing for some trees? Look no FIR-ther. We have some TREEmendous trees of different species and sizes for sale from our very own ReLeaf nursery. Please fill out the "Re-Leaf Nursery Tree Purchase Request" google form in the link below if interested! 🌳🌱 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Looking to start an eco-friendly garden? Land Care Niagara is now a retailer for Northern Wildflowers, a Canadian company based in Northern Ontario. Plus, a portion of every purchase supports LCN’s conservation projects, so you’re not just planting a garden—you’re helping your community flourish!🌼

Last week, LCN also donated 2 trees from our ReLeaf Nursery to Connaught Public School in St. Catharines to increase tree cover on the property! The silver maples were planted by Ms Michel and students and have been named Steve & Terry. The students are excited to see Steve and Terry grow🌱🌳🌎👏

Today, LCN donated two silver maples from our ReLeaf Nursery to Glendale Public School as a thank you to the Eco Club for raising $189. Your efforts go towards planting trees across the Niagara Region! Thank you so much to Ms Masi and the Eco Club for your efforts! 🌎💚🌲 #niagaranature #sustainability

Eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubled in 2025. This winter, monarchs occupied 4.42 acres of central Mexico’s forest, up from 2.22 acres the previous year. The population remains well below the long-term average. You can help monarchs by planting milkweed and conserving their habitat!

This week's field find is an Eastern Fairy Shrimp (Eubranchipus vernalis) spotted in the vernal pools in Heartland Forest, Niagara Falls, by one of our Volunteer Corps. Did you know that fairy shrimp are only found in vernal pools as they provide safe habitat from fish?🦐 #niagaranature #fairyshrimp

This week’s field find is eastern skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) at Lathrop Nature Preserve, Pelham by one of our Volunteer Corps. Did you know that Eastern Skunk Cabbage can generate its own heat by breaking down starch in its roots? #canada #niagaranature #skunkcabbage #thermogenesis

It’s #internationaldayofwomenandgirlsinscience At LCN we value gender equity and seek to uplift women in the environmental science field. Shout out to all the intelligent, curious, hard-working women who continue to work and volunteer in this field towards a greener future for all. 💪🌲🌳

This week's field find is a Viceroy caterpillar, spotted by one of our volunteers during tree survival assessments. Did you know that even in the caterpillar stage, viceroys are already masters of mimicry? That funky colouration is thought to mimic a bird dropping! #viceroybutterfly #niagaranature

LCN is turning 30 years old this February, marking 30 years of conservation, reforestation, and community engagement! Happy Birthday LCN, cheers to the next 30 years! 🥳🦇🦋 #niagaranature #environment #environmentalconservation #speciesatrisk

This week’s field find is a purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea purpurea) spotted in Summit Bog, Hamilton by one of our Volunteer Corps, Laura Silverthorne! #purplepitcherplant #nigaranature #environmentalconservation

This yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) was spotted during one of our Rural Tree Planting survival assessments near Hamilton last Summer. These spiders are beneficial to the environment as they act as a natural pest control of bothersome insects that can damage native species!🕷 #niagaranature

Massive thank you to all of the support from our funders and partners this year! Without your contributions, we would not be able to do the work we do! 🌳🦋

From all of us at Land Care Niagara, happy holidays!

In 2024, we had the pleasure of working with 16 landowners that participated either in our Rural Tree Planting program or our Monarch project. Thank you for your efforts in preserving/naturalizing your own environment & trusting LCN in facilitating these efforts!🌳 #niagara #environment #conservation

Looking for that last holiday gift? You still have time to wrap up an LCN t-shirt! These bamboo t-shirts are super soft & sustainably made! They are originally $30 each and come in a variety of both men's & women's sizes. The t-shirts run a bit small so size up! Store Link: landcareniagara.com/shop/

Land Care Niagara is thrilled to join BlueSky! We are a not-for-profit community-based organization in the Niagara region committed to creating a healthy and sustainable rural and urban environment. Support us today by following us! 🌱 #niagara #conservation #environment #volunteer #nonprofit