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Vertebrate bioblitz. Ontario Nature Youth Summit 2019 © Noah Cole
Where would science be without contributions from the public? While trained scientists are regarded as experts, every academic and professional scientist was, at some point, a novice themselves. In fact, some of the most important discoveries have been made with the help of everyday nature enthusiasts. These groups of keen naturalists, who excel in place-based ...
The third Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (Atlas-3) Launch Weekend video series provides volunteers with everything you need to know about atlassing and how you can get involved. Thanks for your interest in and support of Ontario’s breeding birds. Beginner Atlassing Welcome new birders! This session will cover beginner bird identification, as well as the different ...
September 2, 2016–Smera Sukumar (On maternity leave)
Fen at H.N. Crossley Nature Reserve © Smera Sukumar
The perk of being in conservation is the amount of time I spend outdoors. I had the pleasure of visiting 15 of Ontario Nature’s 26 nature reserves this summer. These pockets of wilderness across Ontario are special habitats that we manage and protect. Conservation staff hosted 12 events on our nature reserves, reaching over 300 ...
July 18, 2016–Stephanie Muckle
Community Science•Nature Reserves•Pollinators•Reptiles and Amphibians
George G. Newton Nature Reserve © Noah Cole
Late last month, Ontario Nature’s conservation staff hosted a BioBlitz at George G. Newton Nature Reserve, near Goderich. The day kicked off with two sessions, one focused on reptiles and amphibians and the other focused on plants. Jory Mullen of the Huron Stewardship Council led the amphibians and reptiles group. They found six green frogs, ...
April 21, 2016–Smera Sukumar (On maternity leave)
Community Science•Nature Reserves•Reptiles and Amphibians•Wetlands
Red-backed salamander © Joe Crowley
After a warm winter and chilly start to spring, I joined my Ontario Nature co-workers at Altberg Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Reserve for a good old-fashioned salamander sleuthing event, our first of the season. The Altberg reserve is a tranquil property that has great trails and several vernal pools that are home to a variety of ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority