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Media Room
Founded in 1931, Ontario Nature works with over 140 member groups to protect Ontario’s habitats and wildlife, and connect people with nature, through research, conservation campaigns and public engagement.
We are regularly consulted by media on current issues.
Ontario Nature’s Position on the Far North Act
Recent Media Coverage
- At risk species worry groups
- MNR Threatening Endangered Species
- Ministry wants to loosen protections for endangered species: Editorial
Recent News Releases
- Growing Good Food Ideas at Queen’s Park: Join Ontario Nature and Sustain Ontario for the April 24th Video Launch! [April 17, 2013]
- Sweeping exemptions would leave endangered species sliding toward extinction [April 04, 2013]
- A holiday tradition you can count on! [December 10, 2012]
Background Information
Television Commercials
- One Voice for Nature (608k 0:15)
- Smart Growth (1.7MB 0:15)
- Protect our Parks (1.8MB 0:15)
Copies are available for use as public service announcements.
For additional information please contact John Hassell at johnh@ontarionature.org or
(416) 444-8419 / 1 800 440-2366 ext. 269.
Production of Ontario Nature's commercials was made possible through generous donations from Wings & Ink, Left of Centre Productions, Ben Chin, Mary Wiens and Ethan Meleg Photography. Thank you for your support.
Radio Commercials
These radio advertisements are available for download by local radio stations as public service announcements.
- Sounds (357k MP3 0:30)
- Chances Are (356k MP3 0:30)
For additional information please contact John Hassell at johnh@ontarionature.org or
(416) 444-8419 / 1 800 440-2366 ext. 269.
Media Contacts
To arrange a briefing or interview with Ontario Nature, please contact:
John Hassell
Communications Manager
t: (416) 444-8419 ext. 269
email: johnh@ontarionature.org
Press Kit
Ontario Nature protects wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement.
Fact Sheet
- Ontario Nature’s 21 reserves, covering 2,045 hectares (5,054 acres), represent this province’s remarkable biodiversity.
- Last year, volunteers built 150 metres of boardwalk on our nature reserves and planted 400 native trees and wildflowers.
- Ontario Nature produced a 700 page Atlas of Breeding Birds of Ontario, which paints a comprehensive picture of bird life in Ontario as is the culmination of volunteer field work totaling more than 150,000 hours.
- Ontario Nature presented Premier Dalton McGuinty with a petition in support of boreal forest protection signed by nearly 60,000 individuals.
- Breeding Bird Atlas partners include: Bird Studies Canada, Ontario Field Ornithologists, the Canadian Wildlife Service, the Ministry of Natural Resources.
