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Middlesex County farmers converting marginal farmland into flourishing areas providing ecosystem services for all Canadians. [email protected]

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Thank you to everyone involved with our "Collaborative Stewardship Tour: Best Management Practices on the Farm" Event! 🎉

Can you believe it has already been a week since this great event took place?!

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Thanks to our partners, including the Canadian Wildlife Federation, and farmer participants, these prairies have flourished, offering a haven for our precious pollinators. These collaborations have allowed us to transform the landscape into a buzzing symphony of valuable habitat.

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Thanks to the unwavering dedication and support from our community and partners like Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC), we're proud to showcase this thriving 1-year-old wetland, a living testament to conservation efforts.

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We hope you can join us on Wednesday,
August 23rd, for our Collaborative Stewardship Tour
featuring Best Management Practices on the Farm!
https://t.co/4hMwuP54fp

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'Ecosystem Services' - This term refers to the countless benefits we receive from nature for free. They are the very foundation of life on our planet, often unsung, yet indispensable. Our participants help provide a plethora of these by converting marginal farmland into habitat!

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🌱 Planting the Seeds of Change! 🌍

We're thrilled to share this incredible moment when students from Strathroy District Collegiate Institute came together to create a thriving wetland ecosystem on marginal farmland right here in Middlesex County!

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Transforming Marginal Land into Rich and Vibrant Ecosystems ���📷📷

This stunning wetland oasis, nestled amidst the young forest in the heart of a farmer's field, is a shining example of how utilizing marginal land for ecosystem services can enhance our community.

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Photo Credit: Jim Hughes

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Reflecting on the beauty of our land as we approach the Canada Day long weekend, the Red-Headed Woodpecker reminds us of the delicate balance between nature and human impact.

#Conservation #Ldnont #Ecology #Canada #CanadaDay #Nature #Woodpecker

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ALUS Middlesex and @whc_canada join
forces to create new wetlands and restore upland
habitats for wildlife. 🦆🐸🌾

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Transforming the Landscape, One Farm at a Time

ALUS Middlesex is committed to revitalizing our landscapes. By partnering with farmers, we're converting marginal farmland into thriving ecological havens like this stunning blend of agriculture and nature.

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What a milestone!

Along with our partners @ltvca, @utrca, @st_clair_conservation, @ausablebayfield, and @kettlecreekca we’ve helped plant over 25 acres of new trees, helping to reforest Middlesex, one acre at a time!

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We are thrilled to celebrate World Turtle Day by highlighting our commitment to wetland restoration and its positive impact on our turtle friends. Say hello to Blanding's Turtle recognized by its striking yellow throat and chin! #WorldTurtleDay #ALUSMiddlesex #TurtleConservation

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"On this day, let's focus on the breathtaking Thames River in Middlesex County. Vital for endangered species like the spiny softshell turtle and Eastern loggerhead shrike. Together, we can safeguard the Thames River's remarkable biodiversity! #EndangeredSpeciesDay #ALUSMiddlesex

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"Happy World Migratory Bird Day! Join us in honoring the Red-winged Blackbird, a beautiful creature that migrates to Ontario from Mexico. They disperse seeds and contribute to ecosystem health. Listen for their distinctive song outdoors! #WorldMigratoryBirdDay2023 #AlusMiddlesex

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Excited to be featured on the latest @rangerem_ episode!

Check out the video here!
https://t.co/e5jfRTzybZ

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Students from Western University partnered with ALUS Middlesex to explore the local well-being of farmers who implement nature-based solutions on their farms, they found self-reports of mental health benefits. Click the link in bio to read the full story!

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#DYK taking care of the environment through sustainable farming efforts can improve your mental health and well-being?!🌳🧠󰠊

Check out our Instagram to see some more findings from our #WesternUniversity student partners:

https://t.co/MQuSdpr7Xx
#MentalHealthWeek

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Today marks the start of #MentalHealthWeek!
ALUS Middlesex has partnered with @WesternUniversity students to research the benefits of nature on mental health. Check out our Instagram to see some of their findings.🌳🧠

https://t.co/MQuSdpr7Xx #mentalhealth #nature

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Today is #WorldWildlifeDay!

This year's theme is #partnershipsinconservation, and we’d like to thank all our local partners – from funders to farmers – for their support and effort in keeping planet healthy, biodiverse, and beautiful.
Happy #WWD2023!
@WildlifeDay #WWD