Ontario Nature Blog

The road to you-know-where is paved with good intentions. Unfortunately, we conservationists have headed down that road a few times too many in recent years. Take for example Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, hailed by almost everyone as the gold standard for Canada when it was passed in 2007. I have no doubt that our MPPs ...

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The Ontario Nature Conservation Awards recognize excellence by honouring individuals, groups, government agencies and corporations who have worked to protect nature in Ontario.

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In just a few short weeks, the Jefferson salamander will begin its spring migration after spending a long winter burrowed underground. Faithful to its home, the Jefferson will return year-after-year to the same spot to breed, travelling no more than a kilometre from home within its entire lifetime. This trek can often be a dangerous ...

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From my first day with Ontario Nature, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has been a big part of my work. Though I was familiar with FSC certification, my knowledge was limited to associating the green “check tree” logo with environmentally conscious paper products. My involvement with FSC over the past year opened my eyes to ...

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The momentum that’s building around growing the Greenbelt (#GrowOurGB) couldn’t come at a better time. The provincial government is currently discussing where and by how much our Greenbelt will grow. Last week, I attended a meeting in Barrie where 150+ people had gathered to discuss Greenbelt growth in Simcoe County. The event, Bluebelt/Greenbelt: Simcoe’s Watershed ...

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