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Ontario Nature is a charity that has been protecting wild species and wild spaces through education, conservation and public engagement since 1931.

Current Campaigns and Issues

Amphibian and Reptile Atlas SaleWe have opened sales up again for a limited number of additional copies.Buy Now

Grow Gananoque Lake Nature ReservePlease protect your share of this critical habitat on the biodiverse Frontenac Arch.Learn More

Historic Publication Now AvailableThe authoritative resource is based on 500,000 expert-vetted observations made over 10 years.Read More

Forests Meet Conservation TargetQuinte Conservation contributes 10,357 hectares to Canada’s Protected Areas Target.Read More

Ontario Nature Blog

Life in Plastic, Not So Fantastic: Plastics Treaty Negotiations in Ottawa

In 2022, the worldwide production of plastics reached over 400 million metric tonnes, marking an...

From the Ground Up: The Hidden Cost of our Modern Lifestyle

If it wasn’t farmed or harvested, every piece of material that people interact with daily...

Make a Difference for Bird Conservation: Explore the Enchanting Boreal Forest This Summer

Northern Ontario’s boreal forest is known as the songbird nursery. Anyone who has heard its...

How The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Achieves a Climate-Safe Future

Nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis are important and gaining popularity but they alone...

Become an Advocate

Answer the call of the wild. We provide Advocates for Nature with opportunities to speak up when nature needs you most.

Nature Guides

Ontario Nature’s free guides inform, inspire and bring readers closer to nature. Learn about the province’s fascinating wild species and wild spaces.

Nature Network

Made up of than 150 member groups, the Nature Network is the backbone of Ontario Nature. Together, we lead grassroots conservation initiatives.