© Lora Denis
October 29, 2026–Emily Edgley
Environmental Education•Habitat•Nature Reserves•Pollinators•Protected Places
Insects are often underappreciated and overlooked. Our surroundings are teeming with insect life. New estimates of the global number of insect species are at least 14 to 20 million, but at the same time populations are dramatically decreasing worldwide. Research shows a 40% decrease in insect species with one-third of species being labeled as endangered. ...
Sugar maple forest, Lost Bay Nature Reserve © Melissa Thomas
Lost Bay Nature Reserve contains an incredible concentration of biodiversity found within the unique landscape of the Frontenac Arch, one of the most biodiverse regions in Ontario. This year, Ontario Nature is looking to expand protected areas within the Adirondack to Algonquin corridor, a natural wildlife corridor between Adirondack State Park in New York and ...
July 2, 2026–Kellsie Bonnyman
Campaigns and advocacy•Conservation Authorities•Habitat•Protected Places
Mohawk Park, Brantford © Stefaniia Kunilova CC 0.0
As of March 2026, an additional 588 hectares of locally protected lands in Ontario officially count towards Canada’s target to protect and conserve 30% of land and water by 2030, a goal established under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and commonly known as the 30×30 target. The 30×30 target is premised upon halting and reversing ...
March 26, 2026–Luke Bondi
Conservation News•Campaigns and advocacy•Conservation Authorities•Habitat•Land-use planning•Wetlands
Male caribou © Christian Schroeder
Since 2018, Ontario’s nature protections have been repeatedly weakened. While a few stories such as the ongoing changes to Conservation Authorities or the Greenbelt scandal made headlines, dozens of major changes have flown under the radar, buried deep inside massive government bills. It has been a lot to track, even for us. Today, Ontario Nature ...
March 11, 2026–Jake Zamora
Birds•Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•Habitat•Reduce Your Footprint•Wild Species
Great grey owl, Southern Ontario, 2026 © Jake Zamora
Incorporating nature into local development can have a significant impact on human health. Examples include improved sleep and academic performance in children, metabolic risk reduction in adults, and longevity in seniors. Though there is evidence for human benefit, it is particularly important for other species who may call these spaces home. This is highlighted by ...
Paswe Protected Area © Carter Dorscht