© Lora Denis
Ontario lake with loons © Peter Ferguson
As we head towards the next provincial election on June 2, the results of a survey conducted by the Green Prosperity groups will be of interest. We asked the four major political parties to describe their plans for ensuring a prosperous, healthy and sustainable province. Have a look at their answers: With respect to protected ...
Volunteers monitoring for bumble bees © Victoria MacPhail
Bumble bees are important pollinators in Ontario, but it is estimated that one third of them are in decline. We need more information to better conserve them, and researchers are turning to community science to complement traditional scientific methods. Programs such as Bumble Bee Watch (BBW) are already making a huge difference by filling knowledge ...
Peat isn’t just something you put in your garden. In fact, it may be time to re-think using peat moss altogether. Recent research suggests that Ontario’s peatlands may be our largest carbon reservoir. However, mining them impacts their ability to sequester and store carbon. With emissions on the rise, nature-based climate solutions like protecting peatlands ...
February 24, 2022–Anne Bell
Campaigns and advocacy•Protected Places•Species at Risk•Stewardship and restoration
Adult and juvenile bald eagles © Doug Greenberg CC BY SA 2.0
On June 2, 2022, Ontarians will head to the polls to elect our next provincial government. As citizens, we have a responsibility to ensure that nature conservation is a major election issue. Candidates and political leaders must hear from all Ontarians demanding clear commitments and action plans to effectively address ongoing biodiversity loss and the ...
Global Climate Strike - Toronto, 9-27-2019 © Noah Cole
Even though I’ve been advocating for nature in various ways for more than 40 years, I sometimes sit back and fantasize that full-time activists will “fix” things. Well, I’m back in the saddle now. Recent weather events, headlines and the Ontario government’s long list of violations against the environment all scream the same message: Help! ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority