Interesting Links

Island in Hastings. HPELT works closely with a number of organizations to maximize our efforts to protect our special places. These organizations offer information, projects, and inspiration.

  • The Ontario Trillium Foundation www.trilliumfoundation.org
    The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. With $100 million in annual funding from the province’s charitable gaming initiative, the Foundation provides grants to eligible charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts, culture, sports, recreation, environment and social service sectors. For more information, visit ” Canada ‘s leading charitable grant-making foundation . working to build caring and economically strong Ontario communities.”
  • Nature Stuff – Terry Spraque www.naturestuff.net
    “. your guide to Nature in Prince Edward County .” Prince Edward’s own naturalist, Terry Spraque gives you lots of information on birding, local events, outdoor opportunities, informative environmental articles, plus other conservation organizations, and lots more!
  • Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA) www.olta.ca
    “. To encourage the Land Trust movement throughout Ontario .” This web site provides administrative and professional support to member groups, such as HPELT.
  • Nature Conservancy of Canada www.natureconservancy.ca
    “. working to protect Canada ‘s most threatened natural habitats and the endangered species that call them home.” Search an informative web site dedicated to conservation, volunteers, and updated regularly to bring you the latest in environmental news.
  • Ontario Nature (formerly known as, Federation of Ontario Naturalists, FON) www.ontarionature.org
    “. protects and restores natural habitats through research, education and conservation, connecting thousands of individuals and communities with nature.” Get the facts on nature reserves, education, volunteer actions, or join a chat room and even “Ask the Naturalists”.
  • The Land Between www. thelandbetween .ca
    “the Land Between is an ecological transition zone which lies between the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands stretching from across south-central Ontario.”
  • Ontario Farmland Trust www.farmland.uoguelph.ca
    “The Ontario Farmland Trust is a non-profit charity established to assist in the protection of agricultural land… “
  • Canada Land Trust Alliance (CLTA) www.clta.ca
    ” The Canadian Land Trust Alliance (CLTA) was formed to provide coordination between land trusts across the country.”