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Youth Protecting Nature at Lost Bay Nature Reserve

July 12, 2023–Nhu Le

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 ...

Breaking Barriers – The Birding Backpack Program

March 31, 2023–Maya Davidson

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 ...

Learn to Lead a Legacy

November 24, 2022–Aryan Gautam

Recreation and Events•Youth

Pollinator-friendly planting event, Vaughn © Aryan Gautam

Each year, youth leaders in the Ontario Nature Youth Council and the Youth Circle for Mother Earth’s Coordinating Circle host environmental stewardship and education events in their communities. Keep reading ...

From Window Birdwatching to Birding in Nature

September 15, 2022–Guest blogger

Birds•Community Science•Youth

For Youth Initiative X Ontario Nature Birdwatching Hike

Ontario Nature and For Youth Initiative hosted two hikes on May 7 and July 9 at Cedarvale Ravine in Toronto for youth in the Oakwood-Vaughan and York-South Weston communities. This ...

Helping Kids and Teens Cope During Trying Times: A Case for Activism Through Letter Writing

August 31, 2022–Susan Sheard

Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration•Youth

When I was in Grade 12, my Environmental Science teacher, Janice Palmer, had us scour local newspapers for environmental stories. At least once a week for a couple of months, ...

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