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At Long Last, an End to the Snapping Turtle Hunt

April 3, 2017–Anne Bell

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Reptiles and Amphibians•Species at Risk

© Jory Mullen

It has been a long time coming. Alongside our members, supporters, member groups and partners, Ontario Nature spent years trying to convince the Government of Ontario to end the hunting ...

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How AWARE Simcoe won federal protection for the Nottawasaga River

February 28, 2017–Ontario Nature

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Greenbelt and Greenway

Montgomery rapids © Gary Christie c/o Nottawasaga Steelheaders

Kate Harries, AWARE SimcoeWe at AWARE Simcoe recently learned that a campaign we started in 2013 had borne fruit: the Navigation Protection Act (NPA) had been amended to include protection ...

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Top 4 Reasons Why Vernal Pools Merit Our Attention on World Wetlands Day

February 2, 2017–Jenna Siu

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Community Science•Wetlands

Vernal pool © Scott Gillingwater

In honour of World Wetlands Day on February 2, let’s pay tribute to vernal pools. Due to their small size and transient nature, vernal pools are a type of wetland ...

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A Wellington County Odyssey

September 23, 2016–David Coulson

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Greenbelt and Greenway

Elora Gorge © David Coulson

Walk along the trails of Rockwood Conservation Area or paddle the Eramosa River and the story of our geological past unfolds.

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