See what has been happening in the news about conservation on and near the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Learn about what’s new with your Land Trust and your community below. We’ve been busy!
33 Acres of Wetland Protected Forever!
Through the generosity of a caring landowner, another 13.67 Ha (33 acres) in the Township of King has been donated to the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust to be protected forever as a Nature Reserve.
Look who is Talking about Kirtland’s Warblers Recovery in Ontario!
Another 404 Acres Protected!
Through the generosity of five Ontario landowners, 163 hectares (404 acres) have been protected...
ORMLT’s Grassland Restoration Project Receives Healthy Land Award
The Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust is thrilled to be awarded the Healthy Land Conservation Award by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for our Grassland Restoration project at our MapleCross Nature Reserve.
A Tribute to our Heroes
Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust welcomed friends and family to honour some of our Nature Heroes who have passed away in recent years.
Watch our Prescribed Burn for Grassland Restoration!
Grassland habitats such as Tallgrass Prairies are the most threatened habitats on the planet. The Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust completed a prescribed burn at the MapleCross Nature Reserve in March 2021 to help establish this much needed grassland habitat.
Creating a Pollinator Garden at StarCliff Nature Reserve (Watch our Video)!
As areas within the Oak Ridges Moraine continue to be developed, it is more important than ever to steward and enhance our protected properties while educating the community
The Healing Powers of Nature for Seniors
Modern life can drive a disconnect between humans and the natural world. For some, it can be...
Susan Walmer, CEO Speaks as Criticism Continues for Minister Zoning Order for Development in King Township, ON.
Susan Walmer, CEO at Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and Tim Gray, Executive Director at...
Watch Our 2020 Gratitude Report Video
Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust would like to extend our most sincere gratitude for the community...
King Township Council asked to endorse a Minister Zoning Order for development of protected Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine lands
Citizen action in the 1990’s created the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and citizens must now protect it. Development on the Moraine without proper environmental studies and public input is not acceptable now and never will be.
COVID-19 Event Protocol
Please review the the ORMLT COVID-19 Event Protocol before attending any in-person ORMLT event:...
Simcoe Success Story: Over 100 hectares protected forever!
For Immediate ReleaseSIMCOE SUCCESS STORY: OVER 100 HECTARES PROTECTED FOREVER!SIMCOE COUNTYAugust...
A Dash of Delight!
December is officially in full swing and with it, we can welcome the season of giving!
Guest Blog: Identifying priority lands for protection in Simcoe County
September 17, 2019 Through the summer of 2019, the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition (RLSC) undertook...
Heritage Forest Protected Forever!
Trees, birds, and butterflies will now have their homes protected, forever, thanks to a new...
Key Corridor Protects Wetlands and Woodlands in King
For Immediate Release KEY CORRIDOR PROTECTS WETLANDS AND WOODLANDS IN KING TOWNSHIP OF KING May...
Forest Bathing: What is it, and how can it help me?
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than [they] seek” John Muir Imagine yourself in...
Nature Journaling 101
Nature Journaling can take many different forms, but its main purpose is to record observations of...
Summer is coming to an end: Reflections from our Interns and Summer Students
With summer coming to an end, the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust would like to thank our summer...