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Ode to Ontario Nature

September 8, 2014–Catherine Jimenea

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Nature Reserves•Reptiles and Amphibians•Youth

Modelling Ontario Nature gear with coworker, Maggie Janik.

Even though a grand adventure was on the horizon, I dreaded leaving Ontario Nature last month. On my last day, I was sappy one moment, numb the next. Let me ...

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Strong evidence on neonics demands action despite ongoing debate

August 1, 2014–Guest blogger

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Pollinators

Bumblebee on purple coneflower © Matt Jenkins.

I am sipping coffee and munching an apple as I write this blog. To enjoy such daily pleasures, we rely on pollinators.  In fact, about one of every three bites ...

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Jack Gingrich

July 31, 2014–Ontario Nature

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Conservation News

Jack and Mary Gingrich © John Hassell

I worked as an electrical engineer for the Turnbull Elevator ompany for forty-five-and-a-half years, but I can’t boast an attendance record like the one I’ve maintained at Ontario Nature’s Annual ...

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How to process a 45-pound snapping turtle in 10 (not so) easy steps

June 5, 2014–Megan Anevich

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Nature Reserves•Reptiles and Amphibians

Snapping turtle research with Ontario Nature staff

Step 1.  Scoop the turtle into your net. Step 2. Lift the turtle into your canoe. Word of warning – this is easier said than done. Be prepared to need ...

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The Thrill of the Chase

May 16, 2014–Julia Zarankin

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Birds

Louisiana waterthrush © Kelly Colgan Azar

It’s not often that birding becomes an adventure sport, but some birds are worth chasing. And by chasing, I mean sliding through mud, crossing creeks and coming home slightly battered ...

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