© Lora Denis
Algonquin Provincial Park © Missy Mandel
There is beauty around every corner of Algonquin Provincial Park. Canada’s first provincial park hosts more than 45 species of mammals, 250 species of birds, and 30 species of reptiles and amphibians. This blog profiles five charismatic species that shape the park and make it such a magical place. 1. Moose Moose are best seen ...
Cochrane Area Wildfire 2023 © AFFES-MNRF
A federal election is just around the corner and, thankfully, many Ontarians intend to vote with nature in mind. According to a recent poll, more than 80% of Canadians want the federal government to do more to protect wildlife. This builds on polling which puts Ontarians near the top among all provincial voters when it ...
Club mosses, Altberg Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Reserve © Noah Cole
I find spending tranquil time in nature allows me to connect and reflect, reducing the stresses of modern life. Last spring, I visited four of Ontario Nature’s properties to experience the healing qualities and the beauty of nature. Read on for the highlights. April I had the chance to visit Petrel Point Nature Reserve during ...
April 2, 2025–Ontario Nature Staff
Boreal Forest•Habitat•Indigenous Relations•Land-use planning•Reduce Your Footprint
Wabigoon Forest (FSC), Nabish Wetlands © Brittney Vezina
As public concern over the climate and biodiversity crises grows, so too does public demand for more environmentally friendly products. Often products that companies claim to be environmentally friendly come about through voluntary certification systems that allow producers to add a logo showcasing sustainable practices. In a sea of sustainability claims and logos, it’s important ...
March 28, 2025–Shane Moffatt
Campaigns and advocacy•Habitat•Reduce Your Footprint•Water•Wild Species
Redside dace © rkluzco, iNaturalist CC BY-NC 4.0
The federal government has just announced a crucial habitat protection order for the redside dace, a mighty minnow fighting for survival in and around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Under Section 58 of the Species at Risk Act this order now prohibits any destruction of the dace’s critical habitat in number of important watersheds, including ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority