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Thank You for Standing Up for Nature in 2021

December 26, 2021–Melina Damian

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Ontario Nature

Virginia bluebells along the Sydenham River © Smera Sukumar

As 2021 winds down, we would like to celebrate the end of the year by sharing some of our accomplishments and wins for nature. Thanks to you – our members, ...

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Birds and Plastic Pollution – A Case Study in Toronto

May 6, 2021–Melina Damian

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Birds•Habitat•Reduce Your Footprint•Wild Species

Display of 80 anthropogenic debris pieces found in a single nest © Melina Damian

When you think of a bird’s nest, what’s the first image that comes to mind? Probably a bunch of sticks and leaves bundled together – right? Unfortunately, for birds that ...

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Together, We Stood up for Nature in 2020

December 17, 2020–Melina Damian

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Conservation News•Ontario Nature

Gananoque Lake © Caroline Schultz

As we come to the end of 2020, we want to celebrate some of our accomplishments, and the positive impact you help us have on the wild species and wild spaces you love. We are deeply thankful with our ...

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The Importance of Urban Forest Stewardship – Blog

October 22, 2020–Melina Damian

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Greenbelt and Greenway•Habitat•Land-use planning•Ontario Nature•Protected Places

Trinity Bellwoods Park © Amber Dawn Pullin CC BY-ND 2.0

Trees in and around urban areas maintain healthy communities. Trees not only provide the oxygen we breathe, they also play a vital role in climate change mitigation and adaptation, air ...

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Bear Encounter Tips and Tricks

August 21, 2020–Melina Damian

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Ecology•Recreation and Events

© Missy Mandel

When I’ve gone camping in Ontario, the park office invariably has a sign outside warning park visitors of recent bear sightings. When I see these signs, I always think “alright, ...

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