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Category: Stewardship and restoration

Troubled Turtles Gain Momentum with Grassroots Supporters

March 27, 2024–Guest blogger

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Conservation News•Habitat•Reptiles and Amphibians•Stewardship and restoration

Blanding's and painted turtles, Toronto © Matt MacGillivray CC BY 2.0

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 ...

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Inspiring Change: Youth Circle for Mother Earth

March 7, 2024–Guest blogger

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Environmental Education•Indigenous Relations•Stewardship and restoration•Youth

2024 Youth Circle for Mother Earth members, Camp Kawartha © Ontario Nature

The Youth Circle for Mother Earth (YCME) project supports a cross-cultural network of young Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders looking to honour their responsibilities and relationships with Mother Earth. Led by ...

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A “Green” Transition Doesn’t Need to Cost Communities and the Planet

January 25, 2024–Corina Brdar

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Campaigns and advocacy•Land-use planning•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration

Contaminated tailings pond, Elliot Lake © MrFussyFont CC BY 2.0

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 ...

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Our Vision for the New Invasive Species Strategy in Ontario

January 11, 2024–Kellsie Bonnyman

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Conservation News•Indigenous Relations•Invasive Species•Stewardship and restoration

Phragmites removal © Lambton Shores Phragmites Community Group

After a decade-long run, Ontario is making some timely adjustments to the provincial Invasive Species Strategic Plan (2012). To guide updates to the plan, the government invited the public to ...

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Discover the True Impact: Why Supporting FSC Certification Matters

December 19, 2023–Ontario Nature Staff

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Boreal Forest•Land-use planning•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration

Nipissing Forest Tree Mark Selection Cut © Nipissing Forest

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 ...

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