Carcajou Bay, Algonquin Park © Brett Hodnett
Biodiversity loss has been of particular concern in southern Ontario where a growing population and increased urbanization has put stresses on our natural areas. If we are to preserve biodiversity, it is important to protect and enhance our remaining natural areas. Ontario Nature member groups have responded by highlighting properties in their regions worthy of ...
How did you do? Now that you know more about these special places you can use your voice to protect them. Join the 4,000+ other Ontarians and sign our Protected Places Declaration to show you care about protected places. Sign below and share the quiz with your friends!
Boreal forest © Vladimir Melnikov
In his throne speech on July 12, Premier Doug Ford promised Ontarians a “government for the people.” So what is it that the people really want? Among other things, it’s safe to say that the people want a healthy environment. Most Canadians believe that protecting the environment is one of the most important issues we ...
We all have a favourite natural area that we hold dear to our hearts. We want to see yours! Submit a photo of your favourite protected place or a special natural area you would like to see protected in the future, for a chance to be featured in the summer issue of ON Nature magazine. ...
We know that as a nature lover, we don’t need to convince you why protecting the places we love is important. But Earth Day offers us a chance to reflect on our natural world, so here are our top three must-know facts to consider: #1: Currently only 10.7 percent of Ontario’s lands and inland waters ...
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