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January 7, 2021–Jennifer Ho

Matchedash Lake © David Hawke

Conservation can be an uphill battle, but it’s a winnable one. As we reflect on this past year and look ahead to the new year, Ontario Nature will continue to support a science-based approach to conservation and fight alongside you to protect our environment. Below are some of the exciting projects we have planned for ...

A sneak peek into the upcoming Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas Publication

August 14, 2020–Brittney Vezina

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Reporting a snapping turtle © Jory Mullen

It was the year 2009, and Ontario Nature decided to launch the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas (ORAA) in an effort to improve the province’s knowledge of reptile and amphibian distributions. The ORAA was a continuation of the earlier efforts of the Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary and the Eastern Ontario Herpetofaunal Atlas, which included initial written ...