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All Ontario Turtles Now at RiskCOSEWIC adds midland painted turtle to growing list of Canadian species at risk.Read More
Towards a Zero Plastic Waste CanadaPlastics Declaration Urging Government to get Canada to zero plastic waste by 2025.Read More
River of Life feature magazine articleThe watershed of a pristine northern river is threatened by a proposed mine.Read More

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Turtle Nest Blog Series: Why the turtle crossed the road & other FAQ about turtle nests (Part I)

Turtles, often referred to as modern day dinosaurs with their distinctive domed shell, are easy...

Green Eggs and… Spotted Salamanders?

Spotted salamanders spend the majority of their time underground and out of sight. However, every...

The Repeated Refrains of Nature

Author and conservationist Rachel Carson writes “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find...

Picturing Protection Photo Contest

We all have a favourite natural area that we hold dear to our hearts. We...

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Salvation Army Edible Plant Walk

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