Ontario Nature Blog

At the outset of 2023, we’ve spent some time reflecting on our accomplishments and wins for nature throughout 2022. We could not have done it without you – our members, supporters, partners and funders. Your support makes everything we do for nature possible. We asked a few of our staff members what they’re most proud ...

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The Government of Canada makes promises about protecting nature, but do you ever wonder how well they follow through? The Auditor General of Canada has a Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, and every year the commissioner publishes reports on how the government is performing on their stated objectives. These reports inform parliament of ...

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On October 25, 2022, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) posted a proposal to overhaul the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES). The deadline for public comment is November 24, 2022. OWES assessments are necessary to designate Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSWs). Such designation results in a high level of protection for wetlands under provincial ...

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Each year, youth leaders in the Ontario Nature Youth Council and the Youth Circle for Mother Earth’s Coordinating Circle host environmental stewardship and education events in their communities. Keep reading to find out some tips from Youth Council member Aryan Gautam on how to lead an event in your community. To date, hundreds of people ...

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In a society where many people draw significant value from consumerism and the never-ending need to buy and own more things, perhaps the most radical decision we can make is to give back to the causes that matter the most to us. This is the premise behind Giving Tuesday, a global movement representing a day ...

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