Land Care Niagara (LCN) is committed to creating a healthy and sustainable rural and urban environment, consisting of citizens who are knowledgeable and active in land resource management.
As a not-for-profit community-based organization we seek to provide services and information to rural landowners and other users of private and public lands in Niagara through educational outreach, training initiatives, and land stewardship activities.
To enhance Niagara naturally by promoting and enhancing responsible land use practices and cooperation through:
LCN is one of the original 46 Stewardship Councils throughout Ontario that was formed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario Stewardship Network. There are now only 14 councils remaining since the funding to the Ontario Stewardship Network was discontinued. Other Stewardship Groups have been able to continue to thrive from dedicated volunteer council members.
Members share an interest in conservation, land stewardship, and a genuine respect for land ownership. Council Members bring with them diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help identify stewardship issues of importance to the community. Members listen to other viewpoints, work in the community to pool available resources, and collectively arrive at practical and workable solutions.
Land Care Niagara is a program of the Niagara Community Land Stewardship Council. Council members are volunteers and firmly believe in promoting the merits of responsible land management while respecting the rights of landowners. Selected by a community founding committee, members represent the diverse values the citizens of Niagara place on their land.
Chair, Director
Adam is currently the Chair of Land Care Niagara. He was born and raised in the Niagara Region and currently resides in the City of Welland.
Vice-Chair, Director
Cedric is passionate about environmental preservation, viewing it as a crucial strategy to counteract climate…
Treasurer, Director
Duane is a globally recognized expert in digital technology, specializing in the application of technology…
Secretary, Director
Alexa was born and raised in the Niagara Region and currently resides in St. Catharines.…
Director
Jackie grew up in Niagara, and returned to the area in 2010. Since her return she has been an advocate for the conservation and promotion of all that Niagara naturally provides.
Director
Jason attended Trent University, graduating with a Bachelor of Environmental Science, followed by a Master’s…
Director
John received a BSc degree in Geography/Zoology and MSc degree from the former Institute for…
Director
Jillian has obtained both a Bachelor of Environmental Geoscience and a Master of Sustainability from…
Director
Karley is an Environmental Project Specialist for the City of Brampton, responsible for supporting the…
Director
Norm Ruttan is President of iWastenot Systems which helps people in communities and organizations lighten…
Director
Mariane completed a B.Sc. in Physical Geography at Brock University and a M.Sc. at the…
Land Care Niagara is seeking to fill a limited number of vacancies on its 13 member volunteer stewardship Council. Board Members share a strong commitment to the program purpose that represents landowners, land interests and the natural resources within the Niagara Peninsula.
Interested applicants must live within the Regional Municipality of Niagara and be willing to serve for a two-year term. This includes attending council meetings every 5 weeks and participating in one or more sub-committees that meet as required. Please click here to download the application package (PDF). For more information or to send in your application form, please send us an email.
Executive Director
Michelle was born in Scotland and moved to Canada as she had a keen interest…
Natural Resource Technician
Sarah completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Geological Sciences…
Environmental and Restoration Technician
Laura completed the Environmental Technician diploma program and the Ecosystem Restoration graduate certificate program at…
Restoration Ecologist
Helen has a Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree from the University of Toronto, and…
The Volunteer Corps is a group of dedicated, reliable volunteers that help Land Care Niagara achieve goals and complete projects. Member responsibilities include:
Dedicating time towards Land Care Niagara programs and events
Assisting with community outreach by hosting volunteer events and providing social media support
Maintaining a volunteer network
If you are interesting in becoming a volunteer member please email us for more information.
Volunteer
Elyse is originally from St. Catharines and after earning her B.Sc. in Ecology at Laurentian…
Volunteer
Lindsay is the Director of Sustainability for the St. Catharines Downtown Association – an organization…
Volunteer
Lisa is a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner-in-Training with a graduate certificate in Ecosystem Restoration from…
Volunteer
After moving to Niagara from Mississauga, Sara enjoyed the quieter pace of the area and…
Volunteer
Alisha completed her Bachelor of Science in Zoology and is a recent graduate of the…
Volunteer
Caitlin studied at the University of Guelph receiving her B.Sc. in Biodiversity and Plant Science,…
Volunteer
Zahid is a dedicated environmental enthusiast with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology and a Master’s…
Volunteer
I have a postgraduate degree in Geology and have recently completed the Environmental Management and…
Volunteer
Laura is an adventurous spirit with a deep love for nature, fitness, and community. Much…
Volunteer
Abigail is originally from Kingston, Ontario, and holds a degree in Geography from Queen’s University.…
Land Care Niagara operates within the boundaries of what is now known as the Niagara Region, and we take this moment to recognize the significance of these lands and the Indigenous Peoples that have lived here since time immemorial. The Niagara Region is situated on treaty and traditional land, carrying the rich culture of the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe, encompassing First Nations such as the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River. We also pay respect to the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples from across Turtle Island who live and work in Niagara today. In our commitment to creating a healthy and sustainable environment, we stand in solidarity with all Indigenous peoples, both past, present and future who are advocating for the wise stewardship of the lands we inhabit. We recognize the cultural and historical harm inflicted by colonization on Indigenous peoples, resulting in generational trauma, stolen land and systemic injustices. In light of this continuous history and understanding our role as Treaty People on Turtle Island, may we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in the spirit of partnership, collaboration, and reconciliation together.
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