Ontario Nature Blog

On a May evening, while world powers were settling issues in Europe, a small group of bird lovers invited Hamiltonians to a meeting and perhaps form a club to “protect birds from boys, cats and English sparrows.”   Membership in the Hamilton Bird Protection Society grew quickly. Many people loved birds and were concerned with ...

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Cleaning up garbage is nothing new to the staff and volunteers of the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee. With over 19 years of active restoration, research, education and awareness, the committee has worked with the community to revive Junction Creek, which has included the removal of over 80,000 kg of garbage from the stream and shorelines. ...

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The Government of Ontario announced plans on November 15, 2018 to eliminate the office of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) and transfer much of its responsibility to the jurisdiction of the Auditor General. This misguided decision undercuts the power and independence of Ontario’s environmental watchdog. In response, Ontario Nature has rallied our community resulting ...

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This blog was submitted by the Quinte Field Naturalists (QFN) who are a member of our Nature Network. Our Nature Network consists of more than 150 local conservation groups who help us bring local issues across Ontario to the attention of the province. Heat, Lights, Power, Action! It takes energy to hold QFN meetings – ...

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Biodiversity loss has been of particular concern in southern Ontario where a growing population and increased urbanization has put stresses on our natural areas. If we are to preserve biodiversity, it is important to protect and enhance our remaining natural areas. Ontario Nature member groups have responded by highlighting properties in their regions worthy of ...

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