Heartland Forest

Our Mission

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

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Current & Upcoming Events

Fall Draw

Sep 8 - Oct 27 - 12:00pm

PumpkinFest – Tickets are SOLD OUT

Oct 25 10:00am - 3:00pm

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Nature Facts

Many trees along our trails are labeled with their names! Both scientific and common!

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

Heartland Forest is home to Both Barn swallows and tree swallows! If you see a bird with blue back and a white throat that’s a tree swallow! If the bird has a blue back with a red throat that a barn swallow!

There are a bunch of mammals that visit or live in Heartland Forest such as, bats, coyotes, chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels, muskrats, opossums, raccoons, foxes, and deer!

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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 Only […]

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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