Norfolk County has the oldest continuously running ALUS program in Canada. Piloted in 2007, ALUS Norfolk has evolved into a permanent, county-wide program.
With over 190 farm families already engaged and more than 1,600 acres enrolled in the program, ALUS-Norfolk is helping to rebuild the natural environment via healthy and sustainable farmlands.
To date, approximately ten percent of all the farmers in Norfolk have enrolled acres in ALUS, to restore wetland habitat, plant tall-grass buffers along streams, and create pollinator habitat among other projects. The Long Point Region Conservation Authority provides technical advice and support to help implement a variety of habitat restoration projects throughout the County.
Michael O’Dwyer Stewardship Scholarship
Congratulations to Maddy Havens, this year’s recipient of the Michael O’Dwyer Stewardship Scholarship.
Maddy has demonstrated a keen commitment to community participation, leadership, and volunteerism in promoting conservation.
Best of luck, Maddy, as you pursue your studies as an Environmental Technician at Niagara College! Read Maddy’s testimonial she submitted for the Michael O’Dwyer Stewardship Scholarship, presented by ALUS Norfolk. Maddy’s thoughtful communication about her passion for the environment and her journey to learn more about how to steward the environment! The ALUS Norfolk team is so happy to be a part of Maddy’s journey.
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Participant Profile: Liz & Bruce Milner
At the frog bowl, nature is art itself This painting shows a snowy winter scene with a red tail hawk flying overhead. Coyotes materialize out of the bull rushes within the frog bowl. The large reforestation project is also captured which includes 300 white pine, red...
Driving Environmental Outcomes with Support from WWF-Canada and Aviva Canada
With this support, ALUS continues to showcase how farmers are important participants in driving environmental resilience.Delayed haying project undertaken in ALUS Outaouais. Allowing native grasses to grow later in the season provides habitat for species at risk and...
Farmers Invest in Nature for Big Impact
A profile of ALUS Norfolk participants Leah & Marty VanTilMarty & Leah VanTil with their ALUS wetland in the background. Credit: ALUS Norfolk.Located in Port Dover, Ontario, Leah and Marty VanTil’s 40-acre farm includes rolling hills and shallow valleys....
ALUS Norfolk Team
Cabella’s/Bass Pro Shop
Hydro One
Long Point Region Conservation Authority
The McLean Foundation
Allan’s Excavating
Norfolk County
Norview Gardens Ltd.
Vandenbussche Irrigation
Bird Studies Canada
Long Point Biosphere
Environment and Climate Change Canada
The Long Point Basin Land Trust
Ron Niville
Chair
Chris Verhoeve
Treasurer
Tom McDonald
Vice Chair
Joe Csoff
Chris Van Paassen
Cynthia Tosswill
Morgan Van Laeken
Kyle Hiebert
Kristyn Richardson
Samantha Sommer
Alyssa Cousineau
Luke Verhoeve
Rebecca Pearce-Cameron
Rick Csoff
Steve Buehner
Anita Buehner
Chloe Cridland
Cynthia Brink
Jordan Kett