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Troubled Turtles Gain Momentum with Grassroots Supporters

March 27, 2024–Guest blogger

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 ...

The Elm Zigzag Sawfly: A New Invasive Threat to Native Trees

February 22, 2024–Jakob Mueller

Conservation News•Invasive Species

Elm zigzag sawfly © dinodancer

Invasive species are a major contributor to biodiversity loss, and new arrivals are a particular concern. However, some invasive species get more attention than others. You may have heard about ...

Conservation Success Stories: How Community Involvement Helps Reptiles and Amphibians

February 14, 2024–Ontario Nature Staff

Conservation News•Community Science•Reptiles and Amphibians

Vernal pool monitoring © Emma Horrigan

Did you know that over half of the reptile and amphibian species in Ontario are at risk of disappearing? This alarming fact highlights the crucial role of conservation efforts in ...

Together, We Raised Our Voices for Nature in 2023

December 25, 2023–Lisa Kamenar

Community Science•Nature Reserves•Protected Places•Youth

As the year ends, we’re reflecting on our conservation successes in 2023. We could not have done it without you – our members, partners, supporters, Nature Network groups and volunteers. ...

The Best Resource on Reptiles and Amphibians in Ontario is Coming Soon!

November 9, 2023–Teagan Netten

Community Science•Reptiles and Amphibians

The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas (ORAA) is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on reptiles and amphibians in Ontario. From 2009 to 2019, researchers and community scientists recorded nearly ...

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