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Markers on glass act like a stop sign to let birds know where it isn’t safe to fly © Brendon Samuels
As many as 42 million birds are killed in Canada each year by colliding with glass on buildings. Birds do not understand reflections and fail to detect glass that appears transparent. Collisions can happen anywhere where birds encounter glass windows, balcony railings or transportation shelters, and represent a leading source of bird deaths in the ...
White Pine Loop, G.G. Newton Nature Reserve, 2014 © Noah Cole
George G. Newton Nature Reserve is one of the hidden gems of our Nature Reserve system. Located just a few kilometres from the shore of Lake Huron between the towns of Goderich and Bayfield, this 33-hectare nature reserve is tucked away on a quiet gravel road. The property features approximately 2 kilometres of trail, including ...
Lyal Island Nature Reserve © Smera Sukumar
Wetlands are some of the most impactful ecosystems in the province. From their role in reducing climate-related impacts, to serving as a nursery for species at risk to mitigating flooding, the ecosystem services they provide are too many to count. Whether you are interested in wildlife conservation, climate action or local activism, understanding wetland conservation ...
A family hiking along a forest trail © istock
Did you know that, as part of your Will, you can set aside a gift for charity? You may have heard this is often called “planned” or “legacy giving”. And you’ll probably hear a lot more about it in the coming years: a recent study by Will Power, a public education campaign designed to inspire ...
Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve © Sam Demers
As Ontarians head to the polls on February 27, 2025 it is more important than ever to vote. Bring a relative, friend, neighbour, colleague and make it an event. Unfortunately, during the 2022 provincial election only 43% of eligible Ontarians voted, which was the lowest voter turnout in Ontario’s electoral history. There are certainly many ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority