Ontario Nature Blog

As the Government of Ontario focuses its mandate on protecting Ontario, it is essential that nature conservation be prioritized for Ontario’s long-term well-being. Ontario has many opportunities to protect more of our lands and waters, as highlighted in Ontario Nature’s Protected Places StoryMap. Last year, Ontario Nature updated its Protected Places StoryMap to serve as ...

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As 2025 winds down, we’re celebrating Ontario Nature’s conservation successes. These accomplishments were only possible because of you — our members, partners, supporters, Nature Network groups and dedicated volunteers. Thank you for sharing your passion, support and voice when it was needed most. This year marked an exciting new chapter for Ontario Nature with the ...

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I find spending tranquil time in nature allows me to connect and reflect, reducing the stresses of modern life. Last spring, I visited four of Ontario Nature’s properties to experience the healing qualities and the beauty of nature. Read on for the highlights. April I had the chance to visit Petrel Point Nature Reserve during ...

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As Ontarians head to the polls on February 27, 2025 it is more important than ever to vote. Bring a relative, friend, neighbour, colleague and make it an event. Unfortunately, during the 2022 provincial election only 43% of eligible Ontarians voted, which was the lowest voter turnout in Ontario’s electoral history. There are certainly many ...

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Ontario is headed for an early election. Premier Ford has said he will trigger the election on Wednesday, January 29th. As residents of Ontario, we must make nature conservation a prominent election issue. While issues related to affordability and tariff threats from the United States are likely to dominate headlines and the election campaign, we ...

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