© Lora Denis
March 19, 2026–Gideon Forman
Reptiles and Amphibians•Stewardship and restoration•Wild Species
Eastern hog-nosed snake © Ryan Wolfe
At a friend’s cottage I recently uncovered a copy of The Reptiles of Ontario published in 1939 by the Royal Ontario Museum of Zoology. It’s an artifact that thrills with the mention of the extraordinary nature once found near human settlement. It says that, in 1877, a timber rattlesnake, a species now extirpated from Ontario, ...
March 11, 2026–Jake Zamora
Birds•Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•Habitat•Reduce Your Footprint•Wild Species
Great grey owl, Southern Ontario, 2026 © Jake Zamora
Incorporating nature into local development can have a significant impact on human health. Examples include improved sleep and academic performance in children, metabolic risk reduction in adults, and longevity in seniors. Though there is evidence for human benefit, it is particularly important for other species who may call these spaces home. This is highlighted by ...
March 5, 2026–Allanah Vokes
Community Science•Habitat•Nature Reserves•Pollinators•Wild Species
Volunteer team at moth sheet, Sydenham River Nature Reserve © Allanah Vokes
“How about doing a moth survey at Sydenham?” “A moss survey?” Asked Roberta Buchanan, local property steward for Sydenham River Nature Reserve, who didn’t quite hear me while we were walking outside. “No, moths. Like a nocturnal equivalent to the butterfly survey. Who knows what we’ll find?” It was 2023. I knew how unique the ...
Sandbanks Provincial Park, West Lake © John Brebner
Like many regions across Ontario, West Lake in Prince Edward County is experiencing altered shorelines, habitat fragmentation, and growing development pressure. The 1,903-hectare lake is bordered by the largest freshwater baymouth barrier dune system in the world, found within Sandbanks Provincial Park. West Lake contains a large provincially significant wetland and is home to at ...
February 19, 2026–Macey Whiteside
Birds•Campaigns and advocacy•Habitat•Land-use planning•Species at Risk•Water
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s most beloved natural places and provides habitat for endangered piping plovers. Stretching 14 kilometres along the Georgian Bay shoreline, it attracts more than one million visitors annually. Wasaga Beach is the most visited provincial park in the province. Beyond the crowds, the park protects dune ecosystems and ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority