Welcome to the Tallgrass Ontario (TgO) Website
The extensive content on our website is divided into three main sections. Each page has an expanded menu for its section in the left sidebar.
About TgO is where you will find information about our organization and how you can support our projects and initiatives.
Science and Resources is where you will find information about how to ID a grassland and how to establish and maintain your own grassland. There is also a publications sections with lists of recommended reading and links to reference materials, factsheets and our Bluestem Banner newsletter.
Places, People and Projects is where you will find information about news and events and information about TgO projects, GIS mapping and grassland places.
Download archived editions of the Bluestem Banner (pdf) by clicking on the link below.
Go to the Bluestem Banner Page
THE ONTARIO TALLGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN STAKEHOLDER SURVEY
PLEASE FILL OUT OUR SURVEY TO BE HEARD!
You can access the survey by clicking here.
The survey is for anyone interested in prescribed burns and cultural burns associated with tallgrass communities, including land managers, First Nations, researchers, contractors, educators, policy, permitters, tallgrass enthusiasts, and all other subject matter experts. If you are interested in receiving support for your prescribed burn, please fill this survey out.
Please complete this survey by September 30th, 2026.
Prairie & Savannah Funding Application Form
New application coming soon!
Questions and Answers
If you have a question about establishing or maintaining tallgrass prairie please e-mail info@tallgrassontario.org. One of our directors will get back to you. See past responses of our Q&A page.
For 
a landowner’s introduction to planning and undertaking prairie and meadow plantings, please enjoy Planting the Seed, A Guide to Establishing Prairie and Meadow in Southern Ontario.
What’s New
TALLGRASS ONTARIO ANNOUNCED FUNDING FROM WWF-CANADA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ONTARIO TALLGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN SUPPORT PROGRAM
Tallgrass Ontario is excited to announce that the World Wildlife Fund-Canada is providing funding to Tallgrass Ontario for the development of an Ontario Prescribed Burn Support Program.
To learn more, the announcement can be downloaded here.
2025-2026 Tallgrass Ontario Annual Report
Tallgrass Ontario is pleased to announced the release of our Annual Report. The report includes a review of projects, a strategic planning review, documents associated with the Annual General Meeting, and more!
The report can be downloaded here.
The Summer 2026 Bluestem Banner is Here!
Learn more about Prairie Dock, worms, gardening tips for native species, the development of a provincial prescribed burn support program, and more!
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