Ontario Nature Blog

In 2015, Ontario Nature supporter Dianne Fahselt made a gift of 16.5 hectares of upland forest in Grey County through Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program. The land had been logged extensively when she acquired the property in 1980. Today, floral surveys reveal 253 plant species, including 2 horsetails, 3 club mosses, 19 ferns, 27 trees, 172 ...

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Ontario Nature has previously documented and advocated against the extensive changes to the Endangered Species Act (the Act) and its impact on Ontario’s most vulnerable species, and has asked members and supporters to sign now completed Action Alerts. It can be difficult to keep track of all these regulatory changes that weaken protections for species ...

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June is National Indigenous History Month, which offers a reminder to learn about the diverse cultures and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Ontario Nature honours and celebrates the stories, achievements and unique cultures of Indigenous Peoples in what we now call Ontario. We are not experts, and the intention of this blog ...

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As the Government of Ontario seeks input on its next budget, will it consider a golden egg from the federal government? A year has passed since COP15 – the United Nations biodiversity conference in Montreal where 196 countries signed onto a global agreement to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. As the Government of Canada develops ...

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The name “Ontario” originates from an Iroquoian word meaning “sparkling” or “beautiful” water. With more than 250,000 lakes and countless rivers and streams, it’s not hard to see how our province got its name. A Vast Landscape The wonders of Ontario stretch far and wide: Incredible Species Diversity Ontario’s diverse geography and climate have allowed ...

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