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November 12, 2025–Tony Morris
Conservation News•Campaigns and advocacy•Nature Network•Recreation and Events
Inaugural Nature at Queen's Park © John Hassell
On the first day Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) were back in fall session after an extended 137-day break, Ontario Nature hosted its inaugural Nature at Queen’s Park. This event was an opportunity for Ontario Nature, its Nature Network and partners to raise the profile of nature conservation amongst provincial decision-makers at the Legislation Assembly ...
Youth Council Herp Hike, High Park © Rajinstan Kamalraj
When I told my parents that my brother and I would be out on a weekend to go to a snake event, they were more than skeptical. Like more than half the world’s population, they’re not particularly comfortable at the thought of being in snake habitat. Snakes are one of the most misunderstood and feared ...
October 8, 2025–Shane Moffatt
Campaigns and advocacy•Land-use planning•Reduce Your Footprint•Species at Risk•Wild Species
Mother polar bear and cub, Hudson Bay © Emma Bishop CC BY 2.0
Polar bears are icons of the north – powerful, resilient and increasingly at risk. Some of Canada’s polar bear population live in Ontario, and how we protect them matters not only provincially, but globally. In response to the federal government’s draft Management Plan for the Polar Bear in Canada, Ontario Nature is raising serious concerns ...
September 4, 2025–Ron Corkum
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•How To•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration
Tree planting event, Sydenham River Nature Reserve © Alyssa Stephens
Volunteering for nature can be a rewarding experience. Many of us highly value our experiences with nature, deriving satisfaction from contributing to the enhancement of the natural environment, sharing knowledge with others and helping make nature experiences more accessible to those who wish to share in them. There are many ways to contribute as a ...
Research at Sydenham River Nature Reserve © David Coulson
You can help safeguard habitat for crawlers, fliers, climbers and future generations by donating or selling land to be part of Ontario Nature’s Nature Reserves system. Land protection from development and degradation is key to maintaining habitat integrity, ecological corridors, enhancing climate resiliency, and creating opportunities for people to connect with nature. Our Nature Reserves ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority