Ontario Nature Blog

Escaping the rush of everyday life is a welcome change, especially when it involves spending time outdoors. Hiking, camping, and walking my dog in local parks are some of my favorite ways to reconnect with nature. However, even these seemingly harmless activities can pose risks to biodiversity due to invasive species. Invasive species are non-native ...

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Less than 11 percent of Ontario’s lands and waters are considered protected, despite the existence of areas of great ecological, cultural, and community value that deserve protection. Many of these areas are featured on the Protected Places Story Map, a collective vision developed by Ontario Nature and several key partners. Each area featured on the ...

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Birding has exploded in popularity in recent years, with many turning to nature as a source of solace and comfort. Whether you’re a veteran birder or just getting started, here are some great birding resources. Birds Canada Birds Canada has a great tool to discover birds in your region. Simply mark your location on the ...

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Ontario’s expansive landscape has four forest regions: the Hudson Bay Lowlands of the far north, the boreal forest in northern Ontario, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence forest in central and southern Ontario, and the deciduous forest in southwestern Ontario. The province has more than 70 million hectares of forest, yet a recent environmental report from the ...

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Nature has an essential yet underrated influence on human wellness. It triggers feelings of awe, joy, connection, self-reflection, and holistic wellness. A simple way that many North Americans engage with nature is through their bird feeders. Birds cast no disparity toward age, gender, ethnicity, health, abledness, etc. They simply exist and through the practice of ...

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