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How I became a Raven Lunatic

December 4, 2012–Julia Zarankin

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Birds

Red-winged blackbird © Shutterstock, BG Smith

During the week, I’m a writer, editor, writing coach, and lecturer who sits at her desk for long stretches of time, crafting sentences and researching obscure details about the culinary ...

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Days in Nature

November 15, 2012–Noah Cole

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Nature Reserves

Painted turtle © Joe Crowley

Like many of you, I live and work in the city. And, no doubt like many of you, I spend a lot of time sitting at a desk during the ...

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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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