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Invitation to Celebrate

SOLD OUT – THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 

 

FILM LAUNCH AND RECEPTION  

Celebrating

Biodiversity in the Long Point Biosphere Region  and 5 Years as a “Priority Place”

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 Local Premiere of Documentary  “A Priority Place”

Friday – November 10th – 2023

6:00 PM Reception –  7:00 PM Film Showing – Capitol 33 –  93 King Street –  Delhi, Ontario

$50 per person (Finger foods, drink ticket, and film) – CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS (LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE)

Funds go to support Long Point Biosphere public outreach and student education programs 

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Proceeds support the Long Point World Biosphere –  Student Education and Outreach Programs

Introduction by Award-winning Journalist, Conservationist, and Filmmaker

Gregg McLachlan

 Founder WorkCabin Creative

Five years ago,  our region was picked as the 1st Priority Place in Ontario for support under the Pan-Canadian Approach to Transforming Species at Risk Conservation.  A new, full-length documentary film, “A Priority Place,” showcases the resulting conservation and public education work in the Long Point Biosphere Region. It is being shown locally for the first time to honour our supporters and celebrate our collective achievements.

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2023 Conference

LONG POINT BIOSPHERE REGION

11th Annual
Research and Conservation Conference

 
Keynote: Coastal Geoscientist Peter Zusek
 

This year’s topics include:

Global decline in insect biomass, Spatial Ecology of Coyotes in Long Point region,  watershed modelling and phosphorus loading of Big Creek, Flower Fly field data, tall grass butterfly recovery, context-specific road ecology, Jefferson Salamander breeding habitats, Long Point causeway bridge.

 

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Event Date:

Friday
3 November 2023

Event Time:

8:30 am to

  • 4:30 pm
Event Location:

Port Dover Community Centre

801 Saint George St.
Port Dover,

Ontario

As one of Canada’s 19 Biosphere Reserves designated by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Long Point Biosphere provides support for research, monitoring, education and information exchange related to local, national and global issues of conservation and development.

This year’s research and conservation conference is, once again, an excellent opportunity for academic and student researchers, government agencies, members of NGO’s and the public to take part in an exchange of ideas related to local environmental sustainability and conservation. Being one of Canadas Priority Places we look forward to showcasing a broad range of research topics and themes within the Long Point Region Watershed.

Ticket cost: $45.00 (Lucheon included)

($30 for Students)

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Contact

70 John Street
Port Dover, ON
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Inquiries: admin@longpointbiosphere.com
Chair: chair@longpointbiosphere.com

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We acknowledge that we are located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples. The Long Point Biosphere Region stands in sovereignty on these treaty lands with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

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Chances to Influence, Learn, and Celebrate

Members and supporters of the Long Point Biosphere Region (LPBR) had three exciting opportunities to enhance their involvement in and contributions to the Biosphere in the coming weeks.  They offered fun and informative ways to influence our work as well as to learn and celebrate achievements.

On Wednesday October 25, 2023, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Registration at 6:PM), the LPBR held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Port Dover Community Centre.  The AGM was open to everyone, but members were able to vote on specific administrative and policy issues.  The AGM is also a chance for the Board to answer questions about recent and planned initiatives such as those highlighted in our recent newsletter.  .

Just over a month later, we held the 2023 Long Point Biosphere Research and Conservation Conference, the 11th annual such gathering. The Conference took place Friday 3 November 2023 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm also at the Port Dover Community Centre.  .

Then the following week, we held the Premiere of the new full-length documentary film “A Priority Place” and a Celebration of Biodiversity in Norfolk County: November 10th – 2023 6:30 PM  – $50 per person – Reception – 7:00 PM Film Showing – Capitol 33, Delhi. Funds raised through this event will go to Long Point Biosphere Student Education and Outreach Programs

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Join us at 2024 AGM

The Long Point World Biosphere Region is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Please join us 

Tuesday, September 24,  6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Bird Studies Canada  

115 Front Road, Port Rowan 

Doors open at 6 p.m. for registration

Please note: you do not need to be a member to attend the AGM; however, you must be a member in good standing to be able to vote at the AGM. Those wishing to renew their annual membership may do so at the AGM in cash or by cheque.

In order to confirm your membership status and method of attendance, please complete this Registration Form.

Meeting materials will be made available to registrants.

If you would like to participate but are unable to attend in person, you can:

  • Attend electronically (Zoom link and instructions to be provided following your registration)

  • Assign your vote to another member using the Proxy Form sent to members. Instructions, including by which date and how you must file your form, are on the form. 

If you have any questions about participating electronically, or how to use the proxy form, please email secretary@longpointbiosphere.com. 

Following the business meeting, each Biosphere Program Manager will provide a progress report on their conservation work over the past 12 months, as well as provide an outlook on their future efforts. 

Light refreshments will be available. 

If you have any general questions about the meeting, please feel free to contact admin@longpointbiosphere.com. We are looking forward to seeing you at the event. 

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Join First Annual Long Point Biosphere Eco-Crawl!

Explore the wonders of the Long Point Biosphere Region with free transportation

between sites that combine fun, nature-based activities for families with sustainable hospitality!

10 AM to 5 PM August 31st 2024 in conjunction with Port Rowan Bayfest 

Space is limited, so sign up for our eventsand transportation now! 

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and

Here to Volunteer

Eco-Crawl stops include:

Birds Canada Headquarters: Join us for a slow birding experience, encourage the kids to participate in a nature scavenger hunt, or sign the kids up for a drawing class while enjoying an organically brewed beer from Meuse Brewery.

Long Point Bird Observatory Watch bird banding or visit the Crown Marsh to view diverse waterfowl and native tall grasses.

South Coast Gardens Explore beautifully restored pastures with native trees and plants and learn how to attract pollinators to urban settings.

Inasphere Winery and Farm Learn about sustainable growing practices while relaxing on their outdoor patios with a beverage and a snack.

Burning Kiln Winery Participate in the “Spot the Species” activity around the pond.

Long Point Eco-Adventures Experience ziplining, axe throwing, biking, kayaking, guided hikes, an eco-market, and activities for kids.

Long Point Basin Land Trust Enjoy guided hikes through scenic landscapes.

Turkey Point Provincial Park Join guided hikes through picturesque trails.

Long Point Provincial Park Over 1.5 km sandy beach on the warm waters of Lake Erie

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Tiny Win for Turtles

While out patrolling local roads for turtles and other wildlife, Lauren Rego, a Master’s student from the University of Waterloo, came across a heartbreaking sight. A painted turtle had been hit by a car. Her eggs were scattered on the road, and some were still inside her. Lauren gently collected the eggs, rinsed them off with care, and placed them in an incubator.

And guess what? One just hatched.

This tiny hatchling had absolutely no chance of surviving without that rescue. It’s the first successful hatchling we’ve had from a turtle killed on the road. It may be small, but it’s carrying that momma turtle’s legacy forward.

This is why we do what we do. Roads are one of the leading causes of turtle decline in Ontario, and every turtle saved matters.

We’re holding out hope for another clutch rescued from a rare Blanding’s Turtle later this season. But for now, we’re celebrating this little life.

Again, we thank everyone who has made the Long Point Turtle Hatchery a reality with their support. This, of course, includes Long Point Eco-Adventures , the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation  Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), our many volunteers, and Friends of the Long Point Biosphere like you.

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Biosphere’s First “Eco-Crawl” – Bayfest 2024

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With support from Norfolk County and local partners, the Long Point Biosphere Region will be launching an annual excursion called the “Eco-Crawl” in conjunction with Port Rowan’s Bayfest celebrations on Saturday August 31, 2024 – Labour Day Weekend 2024.

The initiative has been awarded support under the Norfolk County Community Grants Program.  The funding will cover the cost of bus shuttle services to help visitors and residents learn more about conservation organizations such as Birds Canada and sustainable businesses such as Long Point Eco-Adventures,  Burning Kiln Winery, Inasphere Winery and Farm, South Coast Gardens, and more. We also intend to celebrate our Long Point Turtle Hatchery project with exhibitry for public viewings of the facilities and baby turtles. The Eco-Crawl will also promote visits to other sustainable tourism sites in the area. 

“The funding from Norfolk County gives us the greenlight to reach out to others and begin planning the Eco-Crawl stops,” said Tom Via, LPBR Chair, adding that the Biosphere will collaborate with community organizations for maximum impact. “We have a rich portfolio in the Biosphere’s Amazing Places program already and are looking forward to celebrating the work of our other friends.”

In announcing the Community Grants funding, Norfolk County noted the unique approaches applicants offered to meeting priorities in environmental conservation.  Mayor Amy Martin commended recipients such as the Long Point Biosphere saying, “your dedication to enhancing the quality of life in Norfolk County is inspiring.”

Anyone interested in learning more about the Long Point Biosphere Eco-Crawl, can contact: communications@longpointbiopshere.com

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Long Point Eco-Adventures and Biosphere Turtle Hatchling Release – Win Tickets

Join our Shrink the Lawn! contest.

Sign up to the In The Zone Native Garden Tracker, plant 2 native plants in your garden, and submit photos of the plants to the

@honeyishrunkthelawn IG account.

Participants will be entered in a draw. Winner will receive 2 tickets to a turtle hatchling release party at Long Point Eco Adventures (LPEA). 

Learn about the LPEA-Biosphere collaboration the Long Point Turtle Hatchery and “Journey to the Water” adventure program here.

 

 

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Study to protect Norfolk County’s Eastern Foxsnake

(July 2025) A study by the Long Point Biosphere Region in collaboration with faculty and students at the University of Waterloo has identified opportunities to protect the Eastern Foxsnake, a rare animal with a unique association to the region.  Over 70 percent of the snake’s remaining global population survives in just a few pockets along the Great Lakes in Ontario.  One of these is the southern part of Norfolk County.

The research team collected information and reviewed data over a 50-year period to protect the snake and conserve the species.  The results of this study, published recently in The Canadian Herpetologist, show that the snake sightings cluster around points where wildlife corridors and streams intersect with specific roadways.  This information will assist planners and engineers as they consider options for roadkill mitigation measures such as specially designed fencing.

“The Eastern Foxsnake faces many challenges, not only loss of habitat and risk of mortality from boat traffic,” says team lead Kari Gunson of Eco-Kare International. “It often crosses or basks on roads and is prone to road mortality due to its expansive length and some motorists even intentionally run them over”

Gunson says that engineering solutions such as riparian bridge crossings with funneling wing-walls are critcally important in Eastern Foxsnake hotspots.  One such location in Norfolk County is on County Road 60 at Big Creek.

The Foxsnake, which can grow to 1.75 metres (over five feet) in length, can be intimidating because its bright colouring and ability to mimic the sound of a rattlesnake, but it is non-venomous and essentially harmless to humans.  The snake also helps maintain a balanced ecosystem, keeps rodent populations in check, reduces the spread of disease, and supports sustainable agriculture through its use of farmland habitats.

Gunson notes that everyone can play a part in protecting the species by learning how to identify the snake and reporting sightings of it, alive or dead, to resources such as iNaturalist so the information can help future research and planning.

The study was undertaken within the framework of a collaboration agreement between Long Point Biosphere Region and the University of Waterloo signed in December 2023.

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Art Exhibition Benefits Biosphere

JC Lee, a Norfolk County artist whose  paintings celebrate nature and rural landscapes with a touch of  emotion and fantasy, will be donating proceeds from an upcoming art show to the Long Point Biosphere Region and other local conservation organizations.

His “Magic of Norfolk” art exhibition will ran from August 10 to August 25, 2024 in the Mass Market Gallery space at Port Dover’s Beach Reads Bookstore.  The exhibition  showcased  oil and mixed media paintings of landscapes and wildlife in Norfolk County.  Though JC’s works are detailed and set in the reality of the natural world, their effect is magnified through the juxtaposition of varied colours, textures, patterns, composition and perspectives.  

“Because so much of my art has been inspired by Norfolk County’s natural environment, I wanted  to direct some of the proceeds to local organizations helping to protect it,” says the artist, who will be donating 30 per cent of all sales from the “Magic of Norfolk” to be split between the Long Point Biosphere, the Long Point Basin Land Trust, and ALUS Norfolk. 

JC will also donate 30 per cent of the proceeds from the sale of a specific painting, “The Black Sheep,” to Pride Haldimand Norfolk.  His latest painting titled “Hope” will be unveiled and on sale at the exhibition with his other works. 

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