© Lora Denis
Our blog this week was submitted by Quinten Wiegersma. Quinten is a high school student, a young environmentalist and an active member of Ontario Nature’s Youth Council. I have been extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to see so much of Ontario, from Pelee Island on Lake Erie, to the shores of the Arctic ...
Eastern red bat © Matthew O'Donnell
Happy Halloween! Bats have a bad rap, especially around this time of year. Thanks to Dracula, bats are seen as thirsty, bloodsucking creatures of the night but these harmless mammals play a vital role in sustaining the balance of ecosystems across the globe. Bats are amazing animals. They help us pollinate important food crops and ...
Youth Summit, Canoeing © Daynan Lepore
This blog was submitted by the Quinte Field Naturalists (QFN) who are a member of our Nature Network. Our Nature Network consists of more than 150 local conservation groups who help us bring local issues across Ontario to the attention of the province. Heat, Lights, Power, Action! It takes energy to hold QFN meetings – ...
Peregrine falcon © shutterstock outdoorsman
The beginning of fall is an exciting time for bird enthusiasts as summer fledglings become air-borne adults and join others of their kind on route to warmer climes. This mass exodus of fall migration is happening all around us. “Fall is one of my favorite times of year to watch birds, especially raptors. When we ...
Thundering Waters © John Bacher
Veteran environmentalist John Bacher is appealing a decision by the Niagara Falls city council approving a $1.5 billion development that threatens provincially significant wetlands and wildlife habitat in the Thundering Waters Forest. We asked John about the appeal and what’s at stake for Thundering Waters. Q: John, why have you decided to appeal the council’s ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority