Ontario Nature Blog

The world of conservation is vast and intricate. A major challenge lies in fostering an understanding and appreciation of nature from a young age. One powerful approach to achieving this is by integrating real-world conservation efforts, such as the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas (ORAA), into educational curricula. By doing so, teachers will not only ...

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Turtles are among the most vulnerable species on the planet. Thankfully, in some parts of Ontario, community groups are stepping up to protect turtles. Keep on reading to learn more about some of the people and groups who are working to help our province’s turtles. Lesley Rudy who is Ontario Nature’s Nature Network Organizer is ...

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Did you know that over half of the reptile and amphibian species in Ontario are at risk of disappearing? This alarming fact highlights the crucial role of conservation efforts in protecting the delicate balance of Ontario’s diverse ecosystems. Keep on reading to learn about some inspiring success stories where community involvement made a tangible difference ...

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The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas (ORAA) is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on reptiles and amphibians in Ontario. From 2009 to 2019, researchers and community scientists recorded nearly 500,000 observations of reptiles and amphibians across Ontario. Since we stopped collecting data in 2019, we have been working hard to analyze it and put ...

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During our very first volunteer shift for Turtle Protectors, an Indigenous guided stewardship program supported by Indigenous Elders and community members in High Park, we were blessed to witness a beautiful mama Midland Painted turtle laying eggs and skillfully cover the nest up. This serendipitous meeting has convinced my family to become turtle protectors and ...

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