Plant sale hosted by Quinte Field Naturalists
Quinte Field Naturalists is holding its second annual plant sale this weekend. The sale will be held Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St. Joseph's Church parking lot at 399 Victoria Avenue in Belleville. Funds raised will go towards QFN tree planting events.
May 16, 2024
Two moth species being used in the fight against invasive Phragmites
The following is a release from Ducks Unlimited Canada Two small but mighty moths are showing promise in controlling the spread of Phragmites australis plants - one of Canada's most disruptive invasive species. Thanks to the collaboration of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, University of Toronto researchers and Ducks ...
May 15, 2024
Northumberland Land Trust growing with donation of 80-plus acres
A donation to the Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) will create the 15th property under the organization's care. On Tuesday NLT announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding for the future acquisition of more than 80 acres of land just east of the town of Castleton. President Rob Kennedy says donor Dari Haddon ha...
May 14, 2024
Annual Warblers and Whimbrels Weekend May 18-19
Victoria Day Weekend is also Warblers and Whimbrels Weekend at Presqu'ile Provincial Park. The event on May 18 and 19 celebrates the spring migration of the smaller birds, such as warblers, and the shorebirds, like the Whimbrel, that annually stop at Presqu'ile on their way north. Presqu'ile's location and its varied h...
May 09, 2024
Be on the lookout for water soldier spreading in the Bay of Quinte
Water soldier, an invasive species of aquatic plant, continues to move into the Bay of Quinte. The plant is native to Europe and northwest Asia and was brought to region as a decorative pond plant but made its way into the Trent River in 2008. Sarah Midlane-Jones of the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan (BQRAP) says i...
May 08, 2024
Thousands of seedlings distributed for Community Trees 2024
The annual Community Trees giveaway was another success. On Saturday, May 4, several local municipalities handed out free tree seedlings The trees went quickly in Prince Edward County with all 2,000 trees snapped up in less than an hour in Picton, Wellington and Ameliasburgh. In Belleville close to 400 residents lined ...
May 07, 2024
Picton Community Gardens asking for funding for improvements
Big projects are on the horizon for Picton Community Gardens, but the volunteer staff need some help to get the projects moving. Barbara Mason, a volunteer from the community gardens is preparing to go before Prince Edward County Council with a deputation during Tuesday's council meeting seeking assistance with several...
May 06, 2024
Quinte Conservation Foundation seeking board members
Quinte Conservation Foundation (QCF) is looking for new members on its Board of Directors. Board members will voluntarily assist in the development of Quinte Conservation's strategic plan as well as overseeing finances, and policies and procedures. Quinte Conservation CAO Brad McNevin says applicants should be passiona...
May 02, 2024
Finding better ways to promote biodiversity than No Mow May
No Mow May has grown in popularity over the last few years with many organizations and communities asking people to keep their lawn mowers in the shed during the month to allow grass and flowers to grow so they can feed pollinators and other wildlife. However, more and more experts are saying it's not really necessary....
May 02, 2024
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New nature reserve in Campbellford area
The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) had a grand opening of its 14th Nature Reserve on approximately 100 acres of land just south of the town Campbellford. A group 46 friends, NLT members and other guests gathered to witness the unveiling of the reserves sign. Councillor Gene Brahaney said a few words on behalf of the ...
May 02, 2024