Ontario Nature Blog

Warm weather is here, and people have started to travel across the province from near and far. Images of canoeing across a glassy lake, reeling in a feisty fish, or sharing a laugh around a crackling campfire often come to mind during the summer months. Many Ontarians enjoy spending time in nature, but recreation without ...

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Ontario’s conservation challenges are growing. Each year, more plants and animal are added to species at risk list, with climate change increasing the likelihood of extinction. However, conservation organizations, including Ontario Nature, are working to address the dual threats of climate change and biodiversity loss by protecting carbon stocks and supporting carbon sequestration. Over the ...

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It’s late spring in northern Ontario. I am sitting on a beautiful peninsula, listening to the ethereal song of the Swainson’s thrush, and watching the sunrise over a quiet, peaceful lake. Does it get any better? This is the beauty of the Wabakimi area. Earlier this year, I joined the Friends of Wabakimi (FOW) on ...

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Protecting wetlands is essential in the fight against the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Nearly 75% of southern Ontario’s wetlands have been destroyed, and remaining wetlands continue to be threatened by development, invasive species, pollution, and climate change. One 89-acre property in the headwaters of Ancaster Creek, known as the Garner Marsh, ...

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Community involvement defines Ontario Nature’s character and approach.Together withour member groups and individual members,we are the voice for nature in Ontario and are buildinga natural legacy for future generations. This year, the awards celebrated 10 inspirational and industrious winners. Please join us in congratulating and thanking therecipients fortheir vital contributions...

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