© Lora Denis
March 19, 2026–Gideon Forman
Reptiles and Amphibians•Stewardship and restoration•Wild Species
Eastern hog-nosed snake © Ryan Wolfe
At a friend’s cottage I recently uncovered a copy of The Reptiles of Ontario published in 1939 by the Royal Ontario Museum of Zoology. It’s an artifact that thrills with the mention of the extraordinary nature once found near human settlement. It says that, in 1877, a timber rattlesnake, a species now extirpated from Ontario, ...
Butterfly identification workshop and hike, Ostrander Point, Prince Edward County © Noah Cole
How can people engage in environmental conservation? How does one person make a difference in the fight for climate justice? Reading can help spark curiosity and deepen our connection to nature, and we recommend these titles as meaningful starting points for understanding and engaging with the natural world. Rachel Salt’s Your Plastic Footprint: The Facts ...
August 19, 2025–Christine Roberts
Invasive Species•Nature Reserves•Stewardship and restoration
Christine Roberts and Marcus Maddalena at George G. Newton Nature Reserve © Kirsten Dahl
Volunteering as a nature reserve steward is a rewarding experience with many benefits, such as the satisfaction of helping preserve natural habitat. That may include removal of invasive plants that outcompete native species and reduce biodiversity. Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) has cared for the George G Newton Nature Reserve since 1996 creating and maintaining trails ...
December 19, 2023–Ontario Nature Staff
Boreal Forest•Land-use planning•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration
Nipissing Forest Tree Mark Selection Cut © Nipissing Forest
Some say we vote for what we believe in through our purchasing decisions. As a longtime member and supporter of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Ontario Nature chooses to voice our support for environmentally sustainable and socially just forest management practices. We’re here to break down what the FSC logo means for forests and the ...
Wilfrid Crozier Nature Reserve © Keeva Fitzpatrick
Since 1961, Ontario Nature’s Nature Reserves Program has protected vulnerable habitat across the province while providing opportunities for both scientific research and recreation. Crucial to the success of this program are volunteer stewards who act as eyes on the ground for the Nature Reserves team. Currently, Ontario Nature is looking for volunteer stewards for Baptist ...
Laurel Creek Conservation Area © Carl Hiebert / Grand River Conservation Authority