Ontario Nature Blog

At Ontario Nature, we have amazing opportunities to connect with youth on our nature reserves. One of these annual opportunities happens with a school near Gananoque, eastern Ontario. Bringing the classroom outdoors is so invigorating – especially seeing the students find their own inspiration and curiosity. According to their teacher, Lisa Chitty, “It’s direct and ...

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Earlier this summer, community science volunteers joined us to assess carbon at select Ontario Nature properties. This year, we have been working towards assessing the value of protected areas and conservation lands as nature-based solutions for climate change by modeling carbon storage of protected areas. Natural climate solutions, such as conservation or restoration, have been ...

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Since 1961, Ontario Nature’s Nature Reserves Program has protected vulnerable habitat across the province while providing opportunities for both scientific research and recreation. Crucial to the success of this program are volunteer stewards who act as eyes on the ground for the Nature Reserves team. Currently, Ontario Nature is looking for volunteer stewards for Baptist ...

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On December 13th, 2021 Ontario Nature announced the 100-acre expansion of its Sydenham River Nature Reserve which permanently protects Carolinian forest, wetland and riparian areas that provide critical habitat for an astonishing 66 species at-risk and rare species. In celebration of the acquisition, we hosted a tour of the new property on May 15th, 2022 ...

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Caring for our nature reserves involves a wide range of actions, from preventing invasive species establishment to restoring habitats and conducting species surveys. However, despite our efforts, invasive species are persistent and can find way to establish themselves. One of the most effective ways to engage people in conservation is hosting invasive species removal events. ...

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