Common loon © Peter Ferguson
Mission
To protect wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement.
A registered charity (# 10737 8952 RR0001), Ontario Nature represents more than 30,000 members and supporters, and more than 155 member groups from across Ontario.
Boreal caribou © Mati Kurg
History and Vision
Since it was established as the Federation of Ontario Naturalists in 1931, Ontario Nature has been a champion for nature.
Our vision is simple: An Ontario where nature inspires and sustains us for generations to come.
Goals
Protect and restore nature to reverse the ongoing trend of biodiversity decline in Ontario.
Build grassroots capacity and a collective voice for nature conservation with the Nature Network.
Connect people with nature to help build a commitment to life-long stewardship and nature conservation.
Strengthen capacity to increase impact.
Carolinian Life Zone © Anita Caveney
Values
Our work is inspired by the following core values which guide us to achieve our mission and realize our vision:
Passion – We celebrate the diversity of life and a society that lives in harmony with the natural world that sustains and enriches us.
Optimism – We believe that Ontario’s biodiversity and life on Earth can and will be conserved for its intrinsic value and for future generations.
Courage – We are bold and courageous in striving to reach our goals, persisting to protect wild species and wild spaces.
Accountability – We are accountable to our supporters and the people of Ontario by ensuring that our work is science and fact-based, and done with integrity.
Bald eagle © Missy Mandel