© Lora Denis
Eastern hog-nosed snake © Jessica Ferguson
If you asked people on the street about their greatest fear, many of them would say, snakes. In fact, snakes are one of the most common phobias amongst Canadians as cited by 33% of men and 46% of women. This innate fear stems from popular myths and may be an evolutionary remnant from a time ...
Nature sketching nearby Lake Simcoe © Noah Cole
Do you feel it? The weight of the world? With pandemics, political discord, climate change, species depletion, habitat destruction, and pollution (just to name a few existential threats), many of us may feel hopeless, paralyzed, or even apathetic. But if too much bad news is getting to you, there is something you can do. Redeem ...
Boreal forest, Obatanga Lake © Scott Smithson
The name “Ontario” originates from an Iroquoian word meaning “sparkling” or “beautiful” water. With more than 250,000 lakes and countless rivers and streams, it’s not hard to see how our province got its name. A Vast Landscape The wonders of Ontario stretch far and wide: Incredible Species Diversity Ontario’s diverse geography and climate have allowed ...
Highway 400 expansion site © Noah Cole
Despite widespread recognition of the vital benefits provided by Ontario’s diverse natural areas, they continue to be threatened by development pressures. These threats will be exacerbated with the recent passing of Bill 23 and its associated legislative and policy changes which undermine environmental protections across the province under the guise of addressing the affordable housing ...
Digiscoped Franklin's gull and killdeer © Andy Jones, Cleveland Museum of Natural History CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
There are a few published codes of practices for nature photographers, but here we’ve expanded the code to cover all nature watchers. Like all codes, it offers general guidelines that you can adapt as you see fit. Always be mindful of the circumstances you are in and invite others to follow these best practices when ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority