Ontario Nature Blog

Hiking helps me find tranquillity, exercise and reduce stress. I’m drawn to the allure of seeing flocks of shorebirds, turtles basking, majestic vistas and so much more. However, those who have not done much hiking may not know where to start. Here are tips to help those seeking to get closer to nature and plan ...

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There’s mounting evidence suggesting that most people worldwide are worried about the planet’s future. In fact, 80% of respondents to a Global Trends Survey covering 50 countries believe “we are heading towards an environmental disaster unless we change our habits quickly.” It’s no surprise then that an ever-increasing number of people are experiencing “eco-anxiety,” or ...

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Ontario is in a mining boom due to the urgent need to wean ourselves off fossil fuels. A transition towards renewable – also known as green – energy is essential to lessen the impacts of climate change. But so-called green energy has its own environmental and social costs, which can’t be overlooked. Renewable energy requires ...

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Some say we vote for what we believe in through our purchasing decisions. As a longtime member and supporter of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Ontario Nature chooses to voice our support for environmentally sustainable and socially just forest management practices. We’re here to break down what the FSC logo means for forests and the ...

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*Warning: this blog mentions animal death and distress Operating facilities in Ontario with captured wildlife to hunt with dogs were to be phased out by law in 1997. At the time, there were 50 – 60 facilities which were grandfathered, but not allowed to be transferred, and no new ones licensed. Known as ​​​​Train and ...

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