© Lora Denis
I didn’t always envision a career looking at maps on my computer screen, but in today’s environmental sector, so much information can be conveyed visually. In university, a few courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) led me to become enamoured with the complexity of this subject and its connection between art and science. As a ...
Like you, I truly love nature: I enjoy its company, I care for it, and I’ll never stop learning about it. I’ve recently discovered a practice (OK, an obsession) that allows me to connect with nature more deeply. I hope to inspire others to give it a try! Nature journaling is a way to record ...
Point Pelee National Park, Marsh boardwalk © Daveynin CC BY 2.0
February 2, 2022 marks the fiftieth anniversary of World Wetlands Day. This annual event is intended to raise awareness about wetlands to reverse their ongoing decline. Alarmingly, almost 90 percent of Earth’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s. This fact mirrors the historic wetland loss we’ve witnessed in Ontario. South of the shield, the ...
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 in the saddle now. Recent weather events, headlines and the Ontario government’s long list of violations against the environment all scream the same message: Help! ...
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 activities that facilitated meaningful connections with nature: Empowering Youth for Junction Creek. The program included activities like outdoor hikes, tree planting, art projects, and discussions ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority