Ontario Nature Blog

Happy Thanksgiving! Ontario Nature has a lot to be thankful for this year, but we want to take a moment to thank nature for its miraculous ability to connect us all. This week’s blog was written by one of our nature reserve stewards, Mike Kent, who made a very special connection while on our Sydenham ...

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“Bird-building collision fatalities are a leading cause of bird death shared with cat attacks, impacts of habitat destruction, agriculture, urban development, climate change, and invasive species. Many birds affected by these issues are species at risk who can ill-afford this additional stress.” – FLAP Canada. The Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP), a partner of Ontario ...

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Ontario Nature is hosting our ninth annual Youth Summit for Biodiversity and Environmental Leadership this weekend. The Summit brings high school-aged leaders from across the province together for a weekend of nature exploration, environmental learning and fun outdoor activities. Are you interested in learning more about the Youth Summit? Ontario Nature will be live-tweeting from ...

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Do you think Ontario needs an effective climate change plan? We do. That’s why Ontario Nature has joined over 60 members of the Clean Economy Alliance network to urge the government for an effective climate change plan that helps build the province’s clean economy. You can read our open letter to Minister Rod Phillips below. ...

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Natural areas in southern Ontario are now under greater threat of deforestation and eco-damage than at any time in recent history. Escalating house and condo prices in the GTA are the driving force behind runaway housing development throughout southern Ontario. The Niagara Peninsula is vulnerable to the resulting economic enticements because of its stagnant economy, ...

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