Ontario Nature Blog

Ontario’s Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is throwing precaution and good advice to the wind in its approach to protecting the endangered black ash. When the species was listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in January 2022, the ministry chose to delay legal protection for two years. Now that time is almost ...

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This past September, the annual Youth Summit for Mother Earth returned for a fully in-person cross-cultural learning event held at Camp Wahanowin, on Chippewas of Rama First Nation territory. In partnership with Plenty Canada, the Indigenous Environmental Institute at Trent University, and Walpole Island Land Trust, over sixty youth participated in educational workshops and team-building ...

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Bogs play a vital ecosystem role. Acting like a sink, they absorb rainwater, store it underground and then slowly release it into nearby streams. Bogs are also key to flood management and prevention since they absorb runoff and help to prevent soil erosion, hence the need to preserve and restore these important greenspaces. World Bog ...

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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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