Ontario Nature Blog

The world of conservation is vast and intricate. A major challenge lies in fostering an understanding and appreciation of nature from a young age. One powerful approach to achieving this is by integrating real-world conservation efforts, such as the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas (ORAA), into educational curricula. By doing so, teachers will not only ...

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The Youth Circle for Mother Earth (YCME) project supports a cross-cultural network of young Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders looking to honour their responsibilities and relationships with Mother Earth. Led by a Coordinating Circle, members act as ambassadors for the land, air and waters. This includes the natural world and its conservation, protection, and restoration. This ...

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This past September, the annual Youth Summit for Mother Earth returned for a fully in-person cross-cultural learning event held at Camp Wahanowin, on Chippewas of Rama First Nation territory. In partnership with Plenty Canada, the Indigenous Environmental Institute at Trent University, and Walpole Island Land Trust, over sixty youth participated in educational workshops and team-building ...

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Just in time for summer, Ontario Nature is pleased to present our new and updated guides to Northern Ontario. For hiking, canoeing, and other adventures, our Nature of the North Guide is the perfect resource for travelers. You can find information about the plants and animals of northern Ontario in our two other newly updated ...

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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 ...

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