Stephen Smith and his wife Helena introduced sustainable farming and enhanced grazing techniques on Speedwell Farms years ago and continue to do so with support from the Grazing Forward program. Stephen Smith (top right) and his family. In 1906, Stephen’s...
The ALUS Before and After Photo Contest Showcases Nature-Based Solutions!
ALUS coordinators showcase nature-based solutions at different points in a project’s lifecycle. In 2021, ALUS introduced the Before and After Photo Contest with the aim of encouraging ALUS communities to demonstrate the magnitude of their ecosystem projects....
ALUS Receives $2M for Farmer-led Wetland Projects from the Government of Ontario
Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks supports wetland enhancement and creation in ALUS communities throughout the province A new ALUS wetland project under construction by Bert, Dave and Bill Robson Jr., ALUS Lambton participants. Toronto,...
Using Fire to Restore a Tallgrass Prairie in Middlesex County, ON
ALUS Middlesex Coordinator, Peter Moddle, on why prescribed burns are an important tool for maintaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems. In September, ALUS Middlesex coordinated a prescribed burn on a tallgrass prairie, with support from the Grassland Stewardship...