Ontario Nature Blog

In December 2024, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a new assessment report on progress towards halting biodiversity collapse. This latest international report again highlights the urgency of addressing global biodiversity loss and presents a roadmap to drive fundamental, or in this case, transformative societal changes to halt and reverse ...

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The Office of the Auditor General of Ontario released its 2024 Annual Reports in December. Several of the reports shine a light on the continued pattern of weakening environmental protections in Ontario and ineffectively implementing existing protections. In the face of climate change and biodiversity loss, the findings are a damning indictment of the long-term ...

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As the year winds down, we’re reflecting on our conservation successes in 2024. We could not have done it without you – our members, partners, supporters, Nature Network groups and volunteers. Keep reading to learn more about some of the milestones that you helped us accomplish this year. Nature’s Watchdog We continue to hold the ...

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Adding to your life-list is rewarding, isn’t it? The thrill of the chase, the successful sighting and, even better, capturing a photo are exhilarating. Ecotourism is a great way to enjoy nature and contribute to local economies. Yet I feel a strong moral dilemma regarding the ethics of travelling to enjoy nature. I suspect that ...

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Nestled along the biodiverse Frontenac Axis of Eastern Ontario, the Lost Bay Nature Reserve protects both terrestrial and aquatic habitats, including forests, rock barrens, and wetlands. Many of the wetlands on the property belong to the provincially significant Lost Bay and Charleston Lake wetland complexes, which provide high quality habitat for species at risk and ...

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