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A 1939 Plea to Protect Ontario’s Reptiles

March 19, 2026–Gideon Forman

Reptiles and Amphibians•Stewardship and restoration•Wild Species

Eastern hog-nosed snake © Ryan Wolfe

At a friend’s cottage I recently uncovered a copy of The Reptiles of Ontario published in 1939 by the Royal Ontario Museum of Zoology. It’s an artifact that thrills with ...

A Rare Owl Sighting Shows Why Green Spaces Matter

March 11, 2026–Jake Zamora

Birds•Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•Habitat•Reduce Your Footprint•Wild Species

Great grey owl, Southern Ontario, 2026 © Jake Zamora

Incorporating nature into local development can have a significant impact on human health. Examples include improved sleep and academic performance in children, metabolic risk reduction in adults, and longevity in ...

Canada’s First Tuscarora Emerald Moth Recorded at Sydenham River Nature Reserve

March 5, 2026–Allanah Vokes

Community Science•Habitat•Nature Reserves•Pollinators•Wild Species

Volunteer team at moth sheet, Sydenham River Nature Reserve © Allanah Vokes

“How about doing a moth survey at Sydenham?” “A moss survey?” Asked Roberta Buchanan, local property steward for Sydenham River Nature Reserve, who didn’t quite hear me while we were ...

Reconnecting the Frontenac Arch: How Wildlife Crossings Can Heal a Fragmented Landscape

October 23, 2025–Aleisha Pannozzo

Habitat•Protected Places•Stewardship and restoration•Wild Species

Humans have built crosswalks and traffic lights to help us move safely through our world. But what happens when a moose needs to cross a four-lane highway where cars zoom ...

Why Snakes Matter: A Deep Dive into Ontario’s Reptilian Residents

October 16, 2025–Chloe Chow

Community Science•Reptiles and Amphibians•Wild Species•Youth

When I told my parents that my brother and I would be out on a weekend to go to a snake event, they were more than skeptical. Like more than ...

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