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Category: Stewardship and restoration

Here’s How You Can Volunteer to Protect Nature in Ontario

September 4, 2025–Ron Corkum

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•How To•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration

Tree planting event, Sydenham River Nature Reserve © Alyssa Stephens

Volunteering for nature can be a rewarding experience. Many of us highly value our experiences with nature, deriving satisfaction from contributing to the enhancement of the natural environment, sharing knowledge ...

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Controlling Invasive Species: A Small Victory for Local Conservation

August 19, 2025–Christine Roberts

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Invasive Species•Nature Reserves•Stewardship and restoration

Christine Roberts and Marcus Maddalena at George G. Newton Nature Reserve © Kirsten Dahl

Volunteering as a nature reserve steward is a rewarding experience with many benefits, such as the satisfaction of helping preserve natural habitat. That may include removal of invasive plants that ...

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A Future Where Nature Thrives: Donating to a Charity in your Will

February 28, 2025–Kirsten Dahl

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How To•Join or Donate•Stewardship and restoration

A family hiking along a forest trail © istock

Did you know that, as part of your Will, you can set aside a gift for charity? You may have heard this is often called “planned” or “legacy giving”. And ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Wetland Conservation: Must-Know Insights for Planning Authorities

February 5, 2025–Abiraam Selvakumar

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Campaigns and advocacy•Stewardship and restoration•Wetlands

Killarney Provincial Park Wetland © John Hassell

World Wetlands Day is commemorated every February 2nd. This year the theme is Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future, a message that deeply resonates with Ontario Nature. With over 72% ...

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Transformative Change for Biodiversity Urgently Needed

January 15, 2025–Tony Morris

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Conservation News•Climate Change•How To•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration

Sydenham River Nature Reserve, Fall Planting Event 2023 © Kayla Salive

In December 2024, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a new assessment report on progress towards halting biodiversity collapse. This latest international report again highlights ...

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