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WANTED: “Non-Activists” to Take Action for Nature

January 27, 2022–Susan Sheard

Campaigns and advocacy

Global Climate Strike - Toronto, 9-27-2019 © Noah Cole

Even though I’ve been advocating for nature in various ways for more than 40 years, I sometimes sit back and fantasize that full-time activists will “fix” things. Well, I’m back ...

What We Learned Starting a By-youth, For-youth Free Urban Nature Program in Sudbury

January 20, 2022–Guest blogger

Environmental Education•Nature Network•Stewardship and restoration•Youth

Cleanup, July 2021 © Junction Creek Stewardship Committee

In July 2021, Junction Creek Stewardship Committee (JCSC), a grassroots environmental organization in N’Swakamok/ Sudbury, spearheaded a free month-long program for youth aged 13 to 17 to provide accessible nature-based ...

Removing Invasive Species and Contributing to Community Science

January 13, 2022–Keeva Fitzpatrick

Invasive Species•Nature Reserves

Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) displaying its characteristic black berries © Eli Sagor

Caring for our nature reserves involves a wide range of actions, from preventing invasive species establishment to restoring habitats and conducting species surveys. However, despite our efforts, invasive species are ...

Thank You for Standing Up for Nature in 2021

December 26, 2021–Melina Damian

Conservation News•Join or Donate

As 2021 winds down, we would like to celebrate the end of the year by sharing some of our accomplishments and wins for nature. Thanks to you – our members, ...

Protecting Ontario’s Lakes From Fireworks

December 22, 2021–Enid Mallory

Recreation and Events•Reduce Your Footprint

As fireworks explode on December 31st flocks of wintering birds also explode into the air in panic. They become disoriented, bang into windows or trees, fly too high and too ...

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