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World Wetlands Day 2026: Celebrating the Community Champions Protecting Wetlands in Ontario

February 2, 2026–Shane Moffatt

Conservation News

Youth Council Wetlands Field Trip 2025 © Rowan McKenzie

Wetlands don’t always get the attention they deserve. Often quiet, muddy and tucked away at the edges of our communities, they can be easy to overlook. But wetlands are among ...

Over 100 Species at Risk Lose Protection Under the Species Conservation Act

January 28, 2026–Tony Morris

Conservation News•Campaigns and advocacy•Habitat•Land-use planning•Species at Risk

Rusty-patched bumblebee, Endangered © Johanna James-Heinz

Believe it or not, Ontario’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed with all-party support back in 2007. Subsequently, of course, it was undermined through numerous exemptions and approvals for harmful ...

Highlighting Opportunities to Protect More of Ontario

January 23, 2026–Tarun Titus

Conservation News

West Credit River © Steve Noakes

As the Government of Ontario focuses its mandate on protecting Ontario, it is essential that nature conservation be prioritized for Ontario’s long-term well-being. Ontario has many opportunities to protect more ...

Books That Spark Environmental Curiosity and Advocacy

January 15, 2026–Cristina Murano

Conservation News

How can people engage in environmental conservation? How does one person make a difference in the fight for climate justice? Reading can help spark curiosity and deepen our connection to ...

Ontario’s Hidden Nightlife: The Fascinating World of Mothing

January 8, 2026–Adam Fritz

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•How To•Pollinators

“I’m in a bit of a moth phase,” a park ranger friend of mine mentioned as I scrolled through his latest iNaturalist observations. I tried to cloak my inner voices ...

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World Wetlands Day 2026: Celebrating the Community Champions Protecting Wetlands in Ontario

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Highlighting Opportunities to Protect More of Ontario

Books That Spark Environmental Curiosity and Advocacy

Ontario’s Hidden Nightlife: The Fascinating World of Mothing

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