Grassy Narrows River Run 2019 © Allan Lissner
Toronto, May 16, 2025 | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Published quarterly by Ontario Nature, ON Nature brings readers closer to nature. The magazine is an authoritative source of environmental content that inspires and informs.
In the current issue, read about:
Upholding Land Rights
To stop environmental devastation of their lands and rivers, Grassy Narrows First Nation declared sovereignty over their territory. Elder Judy Da Silva and her community are fighting to get policy-makers to respect their right to protect their land.
By Melina Damian
The Dirt on Gardens
Homeowners who naturalize their gardens are running afoul of municipal bylaws. Can recent cases in favour of wild gardens prevent bylaw officers from getting lost in the weeds?
By Ian Coutts
The Great Invasion
Invasive species and climate change are pushing the iconic Great Lakes whitefish to the brink of local extinction. Can scientists and Indigenous communities find a solution?
By Conor Mihell
Last Word
Everyone Has a Role in Conservation
By Liann Bobechko
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Bearing Up with Climate Change
The distinct population of polar bears in Hudson’s Bay has recently declined by half. Can scientists save Ontario’s largest carnivore?
By Carol Toller
Wilderness CSI
Researchers are increasingly relying on environmental DNA in feathers, shed skin, water or eggshells to estimate wildlife populations or track the spread of invasive species. But not everyone is a fan of the technique.
By Conor Mihell
Restoring Tallgrass Prairie
Several projects are working to conserve or regenerate what remains of savanna and tallgrass prairie that once covered a large part of the province. We look at recent successes.
By Ray Ford
Last Word
Ontario’s black bear hunt is far exceeding sustainable levels.
By Judy Malone
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