© Lora Denis
From having pet companions to birdwatching, the love for animals unites many of us. Yet there’s an inconvenient truth: not everyone is aware of the impact that pets have on sensitive wildlife populations. For instance, free ranging cats are one of the biggest threats to birds. Whether to let pet cats roam free outside has ...
Malcolm Bluff Shores Nature Reserve © Joe Crowley
Giving Tuesday gives us an annual chance to step back from the consumerism of the holidays and contribute to the causes that are important to us. This year, Ontario Nature is making nature reserves our cause as we celebrate the benefits they bring to plants, animals, individuals and communities alike. Read on to learn about ...
Northern Ontario wetlands © Abby Lewis
For decades, Ontario Nature and many of our dedicated Nature Network groups have worked hard to celebrate the significant values of wetlands and advance wetland conservation across Ontario. We care deeply about this work. Hence why we were concerned to read an article, published by Northern Policy Institute in October, which argues that wetland protections ...
American bullfrog © Jason King
The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas (ORAA) is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on reptiles and amphibians in Ontario. From 2009 to 2019, researchers and community scientists recorded nearly 500,000 observations of reptiles and amphibians across Ontario. Since we stopped collecting data in 2019, we have been working hard to analyze it and put ...
Hamilton © Peter Cruickshank CC BY-NC 2.0
Ever wondered how a city known for its industrial prowess can also be a shining example of environmental stewardship? Welcome to Hamilton, a city that defies expectations by blending its industrial heritage with a deep-rooted commitment to preserving the farmland and natural areas that surround it. Hamilton has been making a splash in the news ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority