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November 25, 2020–Gabriella Zagorski
Restored habitat, Sydenham River Nature Reserve © Gabriella Zagorski
In 2016, Ontario Nature acquired the Sydenham River Nature Reserve (SRNR) with the help Ontario Nature members and supporters. The Sydenham River is home to 23 species at risk, 34 species of mussel, and many rare birds and plants. This Giving Tuesday, Ontario Nature is raising funds to protect and restore the Sydenham River Watershed, ...
Youth Summit participant engaged in an outdoor scavenger hunt © Nancy H
As Ontario’s largest clean power generator, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) produces clean, reliable and safe electricity at its operations across the province. OPG is also a climate leader, having delivered the world’s single largest climate change action to date by closing our coal stations. Now, we are setting our sights to be North America’s leading climate change company ...
July 11, 2017–Guest blogger
Reptiles and Amphibians•Species at Risk•Stewardship and restoration
Seven of Ontario’s eight turtle species are provincially at risk. By helping a turtle cross the road, you contribute to their conservation. But what if you spot a turtle that’s injured, or possibly dead? Check out our Q & A to help you take action during your travels.
Blanding's turtle © Diana Troya
Many of us have seen turtles on the road in May and June – they look like dark, round speed bumps or tire pieces. Perhaps you have swerved your car around one, or stopped to help one safely across the road. Why are roads such a major threat to turtle survival and how can you ...
Pickering, Ajax © Joe Mabel