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Below the Surface: The Hidden World of Benthic Macroinvertebrates

September 11, 2025–Yiming Chen

Water•Wild Species•Youth

Volunteers surveying aquatic invertebrates, Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve © Lisa Richardson

Imagine yourself near a body of water. Where would you look to find fascinating species that you have never seen before? You might check the vegetation, the bank, the water ...

Here’s How You Can Volunteer to Protect Nature in Ontario

September 4, 2025–Ron Corkum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•How To•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration

Tree planting event, Sydenham River Nature Reserve © Alyssa Stephens

Volunteering for nature can be a rewarding experience. Many of us highly value our experiences with nature, deriving satisfaction from contributing to the enhancement of the natural environment, sharing knowledge ...

7 Stunning Macro Insect Photographs by Nature Photographer Herman Giethoorn

August 29, 2025–Hayley Raymond

Nature Reserves•Wild Species

Sydenham River Nature Reserve © Gabby Zagorski

If you’re fascinated by macro insect photography, you’re in for a treat. Retired nature photographer Herman Giethoorn has captured thousands of vivid images of insects and arachnids found in Ontario ...

William Bog: Conserving a Significant Wetland Within the City of Thunder Bay

August 21, 2025–Keith Wade

Nature Network•Protected Places•Wetlands

Stewardship class, William Bog, Thunder Bay

William Bog, a Provincially Significant Wetland in Thunder Bay, ranks as the second largest wetland located entirely within an Ontario city. The bog is well known by naturalists for the ...

Controlling Invasive Species: A Small Victory for Local Conservation

August 19, 2025–Christine Roberts

Invasive Species•Nature Reserves•Stewardship and restoration

Volunteering as a nature reserve steward is a rewarding experience with many benefits, such as the satisfaction of helping preserve natural habitat. That may include removal of invasive plants that ...

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