Ontario Nature Blog

Adding to your life-list is rewarding, isn’t it? The thrill of the chase, the successful sighting and, even better, capturing a photo are exhilarating. Ecotourism is a great way to enjoy nature and contribute to local economies. Yet I feel a strong moral dilemma regarding the ethics of travelling to enjoy nature. I suspect that ...

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The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition, Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition and Forbid Roads Over Greenspaces (“the coalition”) have been advocating for the protection of Lake Simcoe, its fish and at risk species, and natural areas in the path of the proposed Bradford Bypass for three years. Our story shines a light on how little is being ...

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For those familiar with Internet slang, “touching grass” has become a popular term to signal the (often critical) need for someone to get outside and detach themselves from the anxieties of constant social media and electronic devices. As humorous as it sounds, “touching grass” is incredibly important for you: interacting with green and natural spaces ...

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On October 20, 2024, Ontario’s new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) officially came into effect. This overhaul of the province’s land use planning framework merges the former PPS (2020) with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, effectively dismantling the policy framework that was created to guide sustainable, well-planned growth within one of Ontario’s fastest ...

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Countries from around the world are gathering to address the biodiversity and climate crises at separate global conferences in October and November. Beginning October 21 and lasting until November 11, the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference 16th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity is being held in Cali, ...

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