© Lora Denis
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 a Massasauga snake survey was like going to Disneyland for me. I spent the summer with Ontario Nature as an intern with the Reptile and ...
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 my small part of the planet: These are some ways I have tried to lead a greener lifestyle. I’m always looking for new ideas, so ...
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 conduct surveys this summer for one of Ontario’s most rare, and most unique, snakes: the queen snake. These small, harmless snakes live in rivers, streams, ...
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 their websites in protest against efforts to silence Canadians who speak up in defence of environmental protection. This campaign is in reaction to the federal ...
I can’t say that I’m a regular reader of Ontario Beef magazine, but an article in the February 2012 edition by Gerald Rollins caught our attention. Rollins, a beef farmer and director on the board of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association, may well be affected by certain elements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). More specifically, ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority