Ontario Nature Blog

During Ontario Nature’s Bill 5 Explained webinar, Carolynne Crawley – co-founder of Turtle Protectors and Founder of Msit No’kmaq – encouraged the audience to, “Engage in meaningful conversations with those you know in a good way… It’s really important we take that time to share. And if someone has a difference of opinion and supports ...

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Wetlands don’t always get the attention they deserve. Often quiet, muddy and tucked away at the edges of our communities, they can be easy to overlook. But wetlands are among the most powerful ecosystems on Earth and on World Wetlands Day we have a chance to change how we see them. Ontario is home to ...

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Believe it or not, Ontario’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed with all-party support back in 2007. Subsequently, of course, it was undermined through numerous exemptions and approvals for harmful activities, and now, through Bill 5, the Government of Ontario is tossing it aside completely. It is being replaced by the Species Conservation Act, 2025, ...

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As the Government of Ontario focuses its mandate on protecting Ontario, it is essential that nature conservation be prioritized for Ontario’s long-term well-being. Ontario has many opportunities to protect more of our lands and waters, as highlighted in Ontario Nature’s Protected Places StoryMap. Last year, Ontario Nature updated its Protected Places StoryMap to serve as ...

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How can people engage in environmental conservation? How does one person make a difference in the fight for climate justice? Reading can help spark curiosity and deepen our connection to nature, and we recommend these titles as meaningful starting points for understanding and engaging with the natural world. Rachel Salt’s Your Plastic Footprint: The Facts ...

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