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April 2, 2025–Ontario Nature Staff
Boreal Forest•Habitat•Indigenous Relations•Land-use planning•Reduce Your Footprint
Wabigoon Forest (FSC), Nabish Wetlands © Brittney Vezina
As public concern over the climate and biodiversity crises grows, so too does public demand for more environmentally friendly products. Often products that companies claim to be environmentally friendly come about through voluntary certification systems that allow producers to add a logo showcasing sustainable practices. In a sea of sustainability claims and logos, it’s important ...
September 5, 2024–Ontario Nature Staff
Campaigns and advocacy•Indigenous Relations•Protected Places
Ontario is home to the largest remaining stand of old growth red pine anywhere in the world. This 1,600-hectare old growth forest is found at Wolf Lake, in the northeast corner of Greater Sudbury. Its preservation is moving one step closer to reality thanks to a new partnership between Wahnapitae First Nation, the Save Wolf ...
June is National Indigenous History Month, which offers a reminder to learn about the diverse cultures and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Ontario Nature honours and celebrates the stories, achievements and unique cultures of Indigenous Peoples in what we now call Ontario. We are not experts, and the intention of this blog ...
May 23, 2024–Guest blogger
Indigenous Relations•Recreation and Events•Reduce Your Footprint
Growing public awareness about the impacts of tourism on the environment is spurring a movement towards sustainable travel. Travellers are looking to reconnect with nature through meaningful experiences that are immersive, low impact and give back to communities. In Ontario, sustainable travel is flourishing thanks to our unique flora and fauna, and varied outdoor opportunities. ...
March 7, 2024–Guest blogger
Environmental Education•Indigenous Relations•Stewardship and restoration•Youth
2024 Youth Circle for Mother Earth members, Camp Kawartha © Ontario Nature
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 ...
Paswe Protected Area © Carter Dorscht