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March 11, 2026–Jake Zamora
Birds•Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•Habitat•Reduce Your Footprint•Wild Species
December 12, 2025–Jenna Kip
Conservation News•Campaigns and advocacy•Environmental Education•Reduce Your Footprint
December 4, 2025–Tarun Titus
Campaigns and advocacy•Indigenous Relations•Reduce Your Footprint
Mining tailings, Ontario © Jay Morrison CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Since its introduction in 2018, Ontario’s free-entry mining system has received significant provincial support despite criticisms raised by Indigenous communities and conservation watchdogs. With loose consultation protocols, broad ministerial powers, ...
November 27, 2025–Anne Bell
Climate Change•Environmental Education•Habitat•Reduce Your Footprint
Students planting pollinator-friendly wildflowers, Anderson Collegiate, Whitby © Aidan Brushett
Students across Ontario are leading the sustainability movement: they organize eco-clubs, launch recycling programs, and run green campaigns. But while school boards promote environmental values, student-led sustainability often receives little ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority