Ontario Nature Blog

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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Not expecting to hear snowmobiles in the summer? Be advised snowmobile watercross, known as watercross racing, is gaining in popularity and may be headed your way. Despite negative impacts on the environment, enthusiasts and novices are looking to grow this activity. Here’s what you need to know: What is Watercross Racing? Watercross racing uses modified ...

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Hearing the distinct calls of red-winged blackbirds and spotting turkey vultures teetering on the wind reminds us that spring bird migration in Ontario is happening now. With one of the most eventful seasons for birding upon us, there is no better time to encourage young people to get involved in bird conservation. Many youth want ...

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Do you feel it? The weight of the world? With pandemics, political discord, climate change, species depletion, habitat destruction, and pollution (just to name a few existential threats), many of us may feel hopeless, paralyzed, or even apathetic. But if too much bad news is getting to you, there is something you can do. Redeem ...

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Each year, youth leaders in the Ontario Nature Youth Council and the Youth Circle for Mother Earth’s Coordinating Circle host environmental stewardship and education events in their communities. Keep reading to find out some tips from Youth Council member Aryan Gautam on how to lead an event in your community. To date, hundreds of people ...

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