Ontario Nature Blog

In Ontario, everyone has an interest in, and indeed, the right to speak up for matters impacting the fundamentals of life: air, soil, water and wildlife. These rights are protected under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 which obligates the Ontario government to consult the public on matters of environmental significance using a platform called ...

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Square bashes are an enjoyable way for birders with any level of experience to contribute to the third Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (“Atlas-3” for short). As 2025 is the final year of the community science project, this year’s events are your last chance to join in the fun and help make the Atlas the best ...

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After years of neglect, endangered species in Ontario are facing their biggest threat in a generation in the form of Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025. If passed, Bill 5 would scrap the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and create “special economic zones” where developers and resource companies would be exempt ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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