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Presentation on “The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas: results from 10 years of community science”

March 27, 2026–Noah Cole

Teagan Netten, Conservation Science Coordinator, Ontario Nature, will be speaking on “The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas: results from 10 years of community science” The Brodie Nature Club, a club ...

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A 1939 Plea to Protect Ontario’s Reptiles

March 19, 2026–Gideon Forman

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Reptiles and Amphibians•Stewardship and restoration•Wild Species

Eastern hog-nosed snake © Ryan Wolfe

At a friend’s cottage I recently uncovered a copy of The Reptiles of Ontario published in 1939 by the Royal Ontario Museum of Zoology. It’s an artifact that thrills with ...

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Breaking Boundaries: the Next Generation Engages in Snake Conservation

December 12, 2024–Isabelle Li

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Community Science•Reptiles and Amphibians•Wild Species

Participants learning to safely handle an eastern gartersnake © Tabris Cao

In June 2024, Ontario Nature joined Field Research in Evolution and Ecology Diversified (FREED) for an immersive five-day event at Queen’s University Biological Station. FREED events provide university students from ...

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Educational Resources for Teachers and Students: Integrating the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas into the Classroom

April 17, 2024–Ontario Nature Staff

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Community Science•Environmental Education•Reptiles and Amphibians

Reptile and Amphibian Day, Rouge Valley Conservation Centre © Kavita Dogra

The world of conservation is vast and intricate. A major challenge lies in fostering an understanding and appreciation of nature from a young age. One powerful approach to achieving this ...

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Troubled Turtles Gain Momentum with Grassroots Supporters

March 27, 2024–Guest blogger

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Conservation News•Habitat•Reptiles and Amphibians•Stewardship and restoration

Blanding's and painted turtles, Toronto © Matt MacGillivray CC BY 2.0

Turtles are among the most vulnerable species on the planet. Thankfully, in some parts of Ontario, community groups are stepping up to protect turtles. Keep on reading to learn more ...

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