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Category: Youth

Together, We Raised Our Voices for Nature in 2023

December 25, 2023–Lisa Kamenar

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Community Science•Nature Reserves•Protected Places•Youth

Lost Bay Nature Reserve © Nhu Le

As the year ends, we’re reflecting on our conservation successes in 2023. We could not have done it without you – our members, partners, supporters, Nature Network groups and volunteers. ...

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2023 Youth Summit Participants Share Their Experience

October 12, 2023–Maya Davidson

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Environmental Education•Indigenous Relations•Recreation and Events•Youth

Youth Summit for Mother Earth, 2023 © Gillian Johnson

This past September, the annual Youth Summit for Mother Earth returned for a fully in-person cross-cultural learning event held at Camp Wahanowin, on Chippewas of Rama First Nation territory. In ...

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Youth Council Explores Wetlands in the Lake Simcoe Watershed

July 25, 2023–Maya Davidson

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Indigenous Relations•Wetlands•Youth

Holland Marsh boardwalk tour © Christine Ambre

This past May, the Ontario Nature Youth Council set out to explore the wonders of wetlands on a field trip to Holland Marsh and Scanlon Creek Conservation Area. Together, with ...

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Youth Protecting Nature at Lost Bay Nature Reserve

July 12, 2023–Nhu Le

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Invasive Species•Nature Reserves•Youth

Hiking through the forest to look for salamanders © Nhu Le

At Ontario Nature, we have amazing opportunities to connect with youth on our nature reserves. One of these annual opportunities happens with a school near Gananoque, eastern Ontario. Bringing the ...

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Breaking Barriers – The Birding Backpack Program

March 31, 2023–Maya Davidson

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Birds•Community Science•Recreation and Events•Youth

Hearing the distinct calls of red-winged blackbirds and spotting turkey vultures teetering on the wind reminds us that spring bird migration in Ontario is happening now. With one of the ...

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