© Lora Denis
Ontario lake with loons © Peter Ferguson
As we head towards the next provincial election on June 2, the results of a survey conducted by the Green Prosperity groups will be of interest. We asked the four major political parties to describe their plans for ensuring a prosperous, healthy and sustainable province. Have a look at their answers: With respect to protected ...
White River wetlands © What-A-Ride CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
There is an urgent need for solutions to climate change, as temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase. The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report warns that immediate action is needed to limit global warming. One effective way to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss is through the protection of natural areas, ...
Vertebrate bioblitz. Ontario Nature Youth Summit 2019 © Noah Cole
Where would science be without contributions from the public? While trained scientists are regarded as experts, every academic and professional scientist was, at some point, a novice themselves. In fact, some of the most important discoveries have been made with the help of everyday nature enthusiasts. These groups of keen naturalists, who excel in place-based ...
Neyaashiinigmiing Unceded Lands © QuietFyre CC BY 2.0
Land Back refers to the Indigenous-led movement to reclaim stewardship over traditional lands and ecosystems, protecting them for generations to come. For time immemorial, areas primarily governed by Indigenous Peoples have maintained biodiversity despite continuous human population growth. However, Indigenous communities have been dispossessed from ancestral lands since settler contact. The Land Back movement aims ...
Monoculture lawns of green are simple, non-supportive ecosystems. © Maya Davidson
How do you picture the perfect lawn? For most, an image of a well-manicured, freshly mowed yard comes to mind. With hot weather approaching, many Ontarians are starting to wake up to the sound of the neighbors’ mower and sprinkler systems. However, while lawns can be visually attractive, they are monoculture ecosystems that rarely support ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority