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Keep Wind Turbines Out of Important Bird Areas

October 2, 2012–Joshua Wise

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Birds•Climate Change•Wild Species

Little brown bat © Chris Mathers

Taking a stand that supports Ontario Nature’s long-held position, Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, says that wind turbines should not be built in Important Bird Areas. His recently released annual report ...

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Life on a Nature Reserve

September 5, 2012–Catherine Jimenea

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Nature Reserves

Green frog © Catherine Jimenea

Having grown up in the Middle East, in the midst of either a bustling city or an open desert, going to the Bruce Peninsula for the Remarkable Reptiles Weekend and ...

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Five Easy Steps To Being Eco-friendly

August 1, 2012–Kavita

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Reduce Your Footprint

Grown in Ontario

Since I started working at Ontario Nature about a year ago, I’ve been inspired to live a greener lifestyle. Here are five super easy changes I’ve made that ultimately benefit ...

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Royalty Among Reptiles

July 3, 2012–James Paterson

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Reptiles and Amphibians•Wild Species

Queensnake © Joe Crowley

As an enthusiastic field biologist, I seldom pass up a chance to go exploring for unusual wildlife. So I was more than happy to assist the Nature Conservancy of Canada ...

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In Defence of Endangered Wildlife

May 16, 2012–Victoria Foote

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Species at Risk

American badger © John Pitcher

On June 4, 2012, Ontario Nature will be supporting a national campaign called Black Out Speak Out. On this day, environmental organizations and other supporters across the country will darken ...

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