Ontario Nature Blog

Ontario Nature purchased the Sydenham River nature reserve in 2018 with the help of Lambton Wildlife Inc. and the Sydenham Field Naturalists. This nature reserve hosts an incredible ribbon of Carolinian forest along the Sydenham River that is home to 23 species at risk, 34 species of mussel, and many rare birds and plants. This ...

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My new position with Ontario Nature couldn’t have come at a better time. The opportunity to explore conservation areas, monitor new species and forge new connections has greatly enhanced my appreciation for Ontario’s biodiversity.  Each of Ontario Nature’s twenty-six nature reserves is unique; ranging from old growth forests to bogs to alvars. areas, but they sometimes need active and ongoing ...

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Cabin fever and social distancing measures have caused a higher than usual interest among Ontarians to get back to nature. In a recent survey, more than 3,000 Canadians responded that they have spent more time interacting with nature since the pandemic began. However, sudden floods of crowds in some parks and hotspots have brought concerns ...

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On September 28th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s commitment to protect 25 percent of our lands and waters by 2025, and 30 percent by 2030. Here’s why these new targets matter and a look at progress to date:  The new targets are intended to drive an intergovernmental effort to address the interrelated crises of biodiversity loss, ecological degradation and climate change. Canada has signed onto the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature and joined the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People with more than ...

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Trees in and around urban areas maintain healthy communities. Trees not only provide the oxygen we breathe, they also play a vital role in climate change mitigation and adaptation, air pollution removal and energy conservation. But what if these benefits were purposely funneled to benefit only some communities? A report from the City of Toronto estimates ...

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