Ontario Nature Blog

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 itself or maybe the surface. But what if I told you there is an entire world waiting to be explored at the bottom of the ...

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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 with others and helping make nature experiences more accessible to those who wish to share in them. There are many ways to contribute as a ...

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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 and beyond. Through his decades-long career, Herman’s work has been featured in books, magazines, calendars and more. Today, he’s the top contributor to our Flickr ...

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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 presence of fourteen orchid species, other regionally rare species, and a recently described species at risk, the headwater Chilostigman caddisfly. The bog is surpassed in ...

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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 outcompete native species and reduce biodiversity. Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) has cared for the George G Newton Nature Reserve since 1996 creating and maintaining trails ...

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