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Seven Ontario Species at Risk Through the Eyes of an Artist

August 5, 2021–Jennifer Ho

Species at Risk•Wild Species

Trumpeter Swan © Lisa Vanin

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” – Aristotle Every living being has a story to tell. As an artist ...

Seven Things You Should Know About West Credit River Brook Trout

June 10, 2021–The Coalition for the West Credit River

Habitat•Water•Wild Species

West Credit River brook trout © Steve Noakes

The Coalition for the West Credit River is fighting to protect a sensitive wild brook trout population in the West Credit River. It is threatened by the proposed Erin Wastewater ...

Birds and Plastic Pollution – A Case Study in Toronto

May 6, 2021–Melina Damian

Birds•Habitat•Reduce Your Footprint•Wild Species

Display of 80 anthropogenic debris pieces found in a single nest © Melina Damian

When you think of a bird’s nest, what’s the first image that comes to mind? Probably a bunch of sticks and leaves bundled together – right? Unfortunately, for birds that ...

Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Vlog

April 26, 2021–Ontario Nature Staff

Birds•Recreation and Events•Wild Species

The third Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (Atlas-3) Launch Weekend video series provides volunteers with everything you need to know about atlassing and how you can get involved. Thanks for your ...

Twelve New Species Added to Federal Species at Risk List, Including More Bumble Bees

March 19, 2021–Miranda Baksh

Pollinators•Species at Risk•Wild Species

The decline of bees worldwide has been of scientific and public concern in recent years, yet their diversity in Canada is not fully understood. From drilling through wood, cutting leaves, ...

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Twelve New Species Added to Federal Species at Risk List, Including More Bumble Bees

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