Ontario Nature Blog

Did you know carbon is found in everything on Earth? From human DNA to soil to the atmosphere. The carbon stored in ecosystems is called a “carbon stock.” Protecting carbon stocks in natural areas can help us fight climate change and biodiversity loss in Ontario. Measuring carbon to protect one million hectares Ontario Nature’s protected ...

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Our planet’s natural environment is under unprecedented stress. The good news is that you can help restore a healthy planet by reducing your environmental footprint, and we’re here to help you. This blog is part of a series that will help you go #GreenStepByStep. Subscribe to our blog to follow along! Many of us enjoy a ...

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Across the province, our Nature Network groups are protecting wild species and wild spaces in their local areas. Ontario Nature helps connect these groups to each other and to provincial issues through various means, including the Nature Network News. This free monthly newsletter features stories from groups about what they are doing as well as ...

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Community involvement defines Ontario Nature’s character and approach.Together withour member groups and individual members,we are the voice for nature in Ontario and are buildinga natural legacy for future generations. This year, the awards celebrated 10 inspirational and industrious winners. Please join us in congratulating and thanking therecipients fortheir vital contributions...

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Even though I’ve been advocating for nature in various ways for more than 40 years, I sometimes sit back and fantasize that full-time activists will “fix” things. Well, I’m back in the saddle now. Recent weather events, headlines and the Ontario government’s long list of violations against the environment all scream the same message: Help! ...

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