We Are There When Nature Needs Us Most

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

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

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

Our Magazine Brings You Closer to NatureAn award-winning quarterly about environmental issues and conservation in Ontario.Read For Free

Ontario Nature Blog

Scapegoating Immigration for Environmental Degradation and the Housing Crisis is Unjustified

The housing crisis continues to be an issue of overwhelming concern for Canadians. While the...

Have Ontario’s Protected Areas Lost Their Way?

Nature advocates have come a long way since the days of “fortress conservation” when nature...

Unlock the Secrets of Ontario’s Trails: 10 Hiking Tips for Nature Enthusiasts

Hiking helps me find tranquillity, exercise and reduce stress. I’m drawn to the allure of...

Navigating Eco-Anxiety: How to Stay Positive and Take Action

There’s mounting evidence suggesting that most people worldwide are worried about the planet’s future. In...

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.