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Our Mission

To ignite curiosity and respect for our natural world through accessible, interactive and educational programs.

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Current & Upcoming Events

Nature Photography Workshop with Debbie Wright

Jul 10

$2 Tootsie Express Train Rides

Jun 30 - Sep 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Nature Facts

The white-tailed deer has 4 stomachs! These deer also mark their territory by rubbing bark off trees.

Frogs, toads, newts, and Salamanders are amphibians, meaning they have an aquatic gill-breathing larval stage, followed by a terrestrial lung-breathing adult stage, but some amphibians stay in an aquatic habitat and keep their gills as an adult such as the Axolotl!

The Muskrat is a semi aquatic rodent that lives in wetlands! We have some living at Heartland Forest, they can be seen at the fishpond, and can swim underwater for roughly 15 minutes on average!

Heartland Forest is home to 10 amphibians, and 4 reptile species! A person who studies reptiles and amphibians are called a herpetologist.

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Gift Shop

Welcome to Heartland Forest’s Gift Shop, offering a variety of items handmade in Heartland’s own Wood Shop. Plus, our line of Heartland Swag! All proceeds from Gift Shop sales go directly back into our all ages, all abilities programming! Visit the Nature Centre to see more items available and check out our current In Store […]

The Property

Our Vision Inspiring people of all ages and all abilities to respect, protect and enjoy the world of nature. All trails are considered easy and accessible unless marked A Pin Oak Trail (442m) B Black Gum Trail (926m) C OTF Boardwalk Trail (275m) D Accessible Pollinator Loop (124m) E OPG Pollinator Trail (540m) Rest Area […]

How Donations Help

Where does my donation go? Heartland Forest aims to continue its dedicated efforts to its many stakeholders in the Niagara Region, and we can only do so with your continued generous support! With your donation, we can benefit countless people in our community, primarily in the ways of conservation, accessibility, education, and wellness. or read […]

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