Reconnect - Ecological Landscaping

Biodiversity Killers - Episode 1: European Buckthorn Invasive plants are wreaking havoc all over the world; disrupting ecosystems and reducing biodiversity. Let's look into the issues of European buckthorn and some recommended management strategies.

Invasive plants disrupt ecosystems and reduce biodiversity. They can only be stopped if we know what they are and how to manage their populations.

This post explores European buckthorn and how to identify and manage small populations. The more we know, the more we can do!

#NISAM2025

Who needs to go to space when you can just stare into the melting ice of a lake? #getoutside #springinquebec #reconnectwithnature

Green trees on the left at the edge of white ice and fog.

White ice and fog with dark outline of forest

White ice and fog with green trees on the shoreline on the right.

You can literally see the ice melting and creating this silent, foggy scene! #getoutside #springinquebec

A mossy forest dragon, lying in wait? 🐉

Where are you located? I don't think we'll get to see these beauties in Quebec for another month! ❄️

Anyone else see what I see?
#mythicalmoss #wildthingsinthewoods #getoutside

What a difficult thing, to articulate why you love a plant! Perhaps because of its bright yellow light in the shade of the forest? Or its late season blooms that pair so perfectly with heart-leaved asters? Or all of the native bees that frequently visit it? Or its graceful arching stems? Or ... :)

Moss and lichen on a rock.

Moss, lichen and ice on a rock

Miss, lichen and ice on a rock with leaves on top of it and snow below.

The rocks are waking from their winter slumber!

Wildlife Gardening - Getting ready PLUS ... spring bird feeding guidelines

Do you plan to start a Wildlife Garden (or just a welcoming patch in a corner) this spring? Here are some ideas to get you started.

#Photography #NaturePhotography #NaturalHistory #Conservation #Nature #Rewilding #Gardening #Wildlife #Birds #Gardens
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My favourite goldenrod! (If I had to pick one...☺️)

How to Create a Homegrown National Park in your Backyard What if the key to preserving biodiversity was in our own backyards?

Spring is in the air! Consider adding native plants to your landscape this year and join the #homegrownnationalpark community!
#nativeplants #biodiversity #ecologicallandscaping #reconnect

Sparta Township Environmental Commission Plant This Not That Presentation Sparta Township Environmental Commission Plant This Not That Presentation

With spring in the air, find out what native plants are best for your backyard gerden. www.tapinto.net/towns/sparta...

#ICYMI: Govt announced they'll not issue an Emergency Order for southern resident killer whales, despite acknowledging that the remaining 73 face imminent threats to their survival & recovery—putting them at greater risk of extinction.

These 🐋 cannot wait. Help spread the word—reshare this video.

Good intentions, harmful impacts - the dangers of wildflower seed mixes — Reconnect Wildflower doesn't necessarily mean native flower. Find out what's in your seed packet before unintentionally planting problems.

⚠️ Buyer beware! Wildflower doesn’t necessarily mean native flower! Check out our latest blog post to find out what to watch for when you’re buying seeds this spring.
#invasiveplants #nativeplants #biodiversity #ecologicallandscaping

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What are invasive plants? — Reconnect Invasive species are one of the leading threats to the world’s biodiversity. Many can be found in our own yards. How can we identify them and what should we do when we find them?

It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! Not sure what an invasive species is? This post explains the differences between native, non-native and invasive plants and what to do if you have any invasives in your garden.
#invasivespeciesawareness #nativeplants #ecologicallandscaping #reconnectwithnature

Boost your land's ecological value with a personalized consultation — Reconnect Reconnect provides consultations and ecological property assessments that outline the changes homeowners can make to their landscapes and landscaping practices that will optimize their ecological valu...

Check out our latest blog post and get a sneak peek into how others are using our consultations to improve the ecological value of their land!

www.reconnectingecosystems.ca/blog/boost-your-lands-ecological-value

Calling all waterfront property owners in the Cornwall/Akwesasne region of Ontario!

The Natural Edge is now booking site visits in the St. Lawrence River Area of Concern (Cornwall/Akwesasne). Shoreline owners will work with a trained professional to plan and deliver their customized restoration.

Homegrown National Park native plant resource directory, with map showing selected resource, Reconnect of Wakefield Qc

A map of North America with green and yellow icons showing all resource locations.

We’re on the map! 🌎
The Homegrown National Park Native Plant Resource Directory that is, joining the many nurseries and service providers across North America that are working together to reconnect ecosystems and create beautiful spaces at the same time! #nativeplants #homegrownnationalpark

❄️ When it's -20 C and everything is covered in snow, it seems impossible that so much colourful life will return!
These photos were all taken in early to mid spring - once they start, they never stop! 🌸🌱🐛🐢🍄‍🟫🐝
(Until the next winter, that is!)
#nativeplants #biodiversity #reconnectwithnature