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Annual Gathering 2019 field trip © Noah Cole
Over the course of a decade that I have worked at Ontario Nature, there have been too many significant accomplishments to list. However, I am delighted to present some of the ways Ontario Nature has been stewarding, advocating for and protecting the wild spaces and wild species that you love in Ontario. 2011 We launched ...
June 18, 2021–Maya Davidson
Ontario Nature•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration
Monoculture lawns of green are simple, non-supportive ecosystems. © Maya Davidson
How do you picture the perfect lawn? For most, an image of a well-manicured, freshly mowed yard comes to mind. With hot weather approaching, many Ontarians are starting to wake up to the sound of the neighbors’ mower and sprinkler systems. However, while lawns can be visually attractive, they are monoculture ecosystems that rarely support ...
American bumble bee © Thom Wilson CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
The decline of bees worldwide has been of scientific and public concern in recent years, yet their diversity in Canada is not fully understood. From drilling through wood, cutting leaves, or even mining through the ground, the behaviour of bees is incredibly varied. There are over 800 native species of bees in Canada, 400 of ...
Giant swallowtail butterfly, Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve @ JGui2020
Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve holds a special place in the hearts of Ontario Nature conservation staff and volunteers. Located on the remote Peele Island, this 42-hectare property is home to many rare and region-specific species including 44 provincially rare and 33 regionally rare plant species. The unique alvar habitat has flora adapted to the extreme heat, variations in moisture and rocky ...
Malcolm Bluffs, Colpoys Bay © Robert McCaw
As 2018 draws to a close, we’re reflecting back on some of our accomplishments for nature this past year. We could not have done it without you – our members, friends, followers and funders. With your support, we continue to be a force for nature in Ontario and there when nature needs us most. Money Sense ...