© Lora Denis
Pollinator pledge © Daynan Lepore
Slacktivism is defined as “actions performed via the Internet in support of a social, political or environmental cause but regarded as requiring little time or involvement.” Sound familiar? I admit – I’ve been guilty of slacktivism. In the digital era, when activism can often be reduced to a simple click of a mouse, Ontario Nature’s ...
Youth Summit 2017 © Brendan Toews
When I was in high school, I had a teacher who was very environmentally conscious and encouraged my green side. I went to high school in the early 1970’s when general interest in the environment was low. We didn’t get to do fun things like plant trees or conduct cleanups. Instead, we encouraged students to ...
Held annually in September since 2010, the Youth Summit for Biodiversity is a weekend-long event that engages 100 young leaders from dozens of communities across the province. Planned and hosted by Ontario Nature’s Youth Council, it is a highlight of our Nature Guardians Youth Program. Hear directly from youth participants about how they were inspired. ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority