Ontario Nature Blog

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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