© Lora Denis
Lakbay Kalikasan, G. Ross Lord Park © Erin Kobayashi
Growing up in the Philippines, the first thing that stood out to me in Canada was how intertwined life and nature is here. I noticed how camping, hiking, fishing, and any activities out in nature are quite common with Canadians. By doing these activities with my family every summer, it made me fall in love ...
Window-strike mortality, black-and-white warbler © normanack CC BY 2.0
I was walking out of the grocery one day while checking my phone when I almost walked into a pair of glass doors. They are quite hard to see when you’re not paying attention. Now, imagine what that glass looks like when heading towards it at speeds much faster than walking. That’s the issue many ...
Black-capped chickadee singing © Ian Lee CC BY 2.0
The first time someone called me a birder, I was startled, not only because I’m completely Blind. I had accumulated bits of knowledge here and there over the years and felt smug when I could identify birds by their songs, but I’d never studied, and it had never even occurred to me to go on ...
March 11, 2026–Jake Zamora
Birds•Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•Habitat•Reduce Your Footprint•Wild Species
Great grey owl, Southern Ontario, 2026 © Jake Zamora
Incorporating nature into local development can have a significant impact on human health. Examples include improved sleep and academic performance in children, metabolic risk reduction in adults, and longevity in seniors. Though there is evidence for human benefit, it is particularly important for other species who may call these spaces home. This is highlighted by ...
February 19, 2026–Macey Whiteside
Birds•Campaigns and advocacy•Habitat•Land-use planning•Species at Risk•Water
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s most beloved natural places and provides habitat for endangered piping plovers. Stretching 14 kilometres along the Georgian Bay shoreline, it attracts more than one million visitors annually. Wasaga Beach is the most visited provincial park in the province. Beyond the crowds, the park protects dune ecosystems and ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority