Wetlands are essential components of our landscape because they are home to diverse wildlife, including many rare species, and they provide a variety of ecosystem services for our communities. Wetlands function to trap sediments, store carbon, purify and they help preventing localized flooding by absorbing water. The Niagara region is full of wetlands, some much […]
8Trees and partners hosting a webinar on wetland recovery Read More »
The morning of August 4th was quite a unique experience for many members of the delegation of experts for the Wainfleet Bog Restoration project. Staff and representatives from 8Trees Inc., Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) met with the Minister of the Environment, Honorable David Piccini, and several members
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This spring will be the beginning of our second year of the Citizen Science Coverboard Project – Thank you to everyone who participated in Year 1! Last spring was a bit cold and wildlife observations were minimal, but we were happy to see several photos of snakes sent in by mid summer! The first year
Citizen Science Coverboard Project – Year 2! Read More »
Spring emergence is almost here! Spring is the time of year to start keeping watch for wildlife crossing the roads, especially amphibians and reptiles. Our 8Trees team encourages everyone to join our Community Road Watch Project by downloading My Field App and taking photos of what you see crossing the road! My Field App is our citizen science data
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The 8Trees Inc. team brings new innovative ideas for building snake hibernacula to Pelee Island. Having been subject to years of agriculture and drainage, some areas of the island that are now owned by Nature Conservancy Canada and Ontario Nature, are being managed to restore its ecological function. Pelee Island is home to many species-at-risk,
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8Trees Inc. is launching the Citizen Science Coverboard Project,  in alignment with our ongoing data collection initiative across the Niagara-Hamilton, Haldimand and Norfolk regions. What is the purpose? Southern Ontario, being part of the Carolinian ecozone and representing the most southern region in Canada, is one of the most biodiverse areas in the country. The Niagara-Hamilton region
Citizen Science! Being productive while social distancing Read More »
(Featured Photo) Anne Yagi (left) is presented with the Blue Racer award by Dr. Katharine Yagi (center) and CHS President Dr. Jacqueline Litzgus (right) at the Canadian Herpetological Society conference in Montreal. Photo credit: Joe Crowley Congratulations to 8Trees Inc. President Anne Yagi on receiving the 2019 Blue Racer Award, at the Canadian Herpetological Society
Canadian Herpetological Society Honors 8Trees Inc. President Read More »
