Ontario Nature Blog

Ontario Nature is excited to officially announce an additional 13,000 hectares of protected and conserved areas now contributing towards Canada’s target to protect 30 percent of all lands and waters by 2030, known as the 30×30 target. The 30×30 target represents a national and international movement to halt and reverse biodiversity loss through well-connected, equitably ...

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During a global climate and biodiversity crisis, Ontario’s 2025 budget, introduced as Bill 24, Plan to Protect Ontario Act, fails to deliver critical investments in nature protection and conservation. Instead, it slashes funding for essential services like emergency preparedness and forest firefighting while passing environmental conservation costs from proponents to taxpayers. Here’s what you need ...

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The Government of Ontario has proposed to replace Ontario’s Endangered Species Act (ESA), which serves to protect species at risk and habitats they require to survive, with Bill 5 entitled “Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025”. This bill proposes to first make significant amendments to the ESA and then replace it altogether with ...

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In late 2019, Ontario Nature’s Board of Directors agreed to undergo a thorough review and potential adjustment of its investment policy to better align investment goals with the charity’s mandate. We’ve since been happy with the investment returns and proud to be better aligned with our values. The process included reviewing Ontario Nature’s investment policies ...

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Square bashes are an enjoyable way for birders with any level of experience to contribute to the third Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (“Atlas-3” for short). As 2025 is the final year of the community science project, this year’s events are your last chance to join in the fun and help make the Atlas the best ...

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