Ontario Nature Blog

The ruby-throated hummingbird is one of Ontario’s most beloved birds, bringing flashes of colour to gardens and backyards each summer. However, new results from the third Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (Atlas-3) suggest this tiny species is declining in parts of the province. The good news, though, is that there are simple ways to help, starting ...

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If you’ve been keeping up with Ontario Nature’s social media, you may have seen the buzz over a recent sighting at Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve – a bobcat! Bobcats range across North America but are highly elusive and rarely seen by humans. Over the years, Ontario Nature staff and property stewards have spent countless hours ...

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Whether you’re a seasoned hiker, a family with young children, a birdwatcher, or someone looking for a more accessible way to experience the outdoors, Ontario Nature’s Nature Reserves offer multiple opportunities to connect with nature across the province, at your own pace. A New Way to Navigate To help you enjoy these places, Ontario Nature ...

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Disability is a deep and meaningful word, encompassing a variety of identities and experiences. It represents sensory, psychiatric, neurodivergent, physical, invisible and undiagnosed disabilities. In Ontario, 28% of Ontarians identify as having a disability. Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), disabilities can be “present from birth, caused by an accident, or developed ...

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Lost Bay Nature Reserve contains an incredible concentration of biodiversity found within the unique landscape of the Frontenac Arch, one of the most biodiverse regions in Ontario. This year, Ontario Nature is looking to expand protected areas within the Adirondack to Algonquin corridor, a natural wildlife corridor between Adirondack State Park in New York and ...

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