Ontario Nature Blog

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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Ontario Nature celebrates the nature volunteers who have their boots in the bogs, eyes on wildlife, fingers on keyboards and much more! Our guest blogger this week, Susan Irving, shares a tale from her time spent volunteering with Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre… I am longtime volunteer at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee. My preferred ...

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Biodiversity loss has been of particular concern in southern Ontario where a growing population and increased urbanization has put stresses on our natural areas. If we are to preserve biodiversity, it is important to protect and enhance our remaining natural areas. Ontario Nature member groups have responded by highlighting properties in their regions worthy of ...

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