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Tick Talk: How to Stay Tick-free This Summer

July 20, 2017–Cali Fox

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Ecology•How To•Recreation and Events

Blacklegged tick © CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Hiking and camping season has arrived and with it, ticks. Here’s what you need to know about protecting yourself from ticks when you’re outdoors this summer.

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Turtle Crossing: How to Help Injured Turtles on Ontario Roads

July 11, 2017–Guest blogger

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How To•Reptiles and Amphibians•Species at Risk•Stewardship and restoration

© Gabriel Esler

Seven of Ontario’s eight turtle species are provincially at risk. By helping a turtle cross the road, you contribute to their conservation. But what if you spot a turtle that’s ...

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Choose your own adventure: Exploring Ontario Nature’s nature reserves

July 6, 2017–Stephanie Muckle

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Nature Reserves•Recreation and Events

Virginia bluebells along the Sydenham River © Smera Sukumar

Ontario Nature’s 26 nature reserves have a lot to offer explorers in southern and eastern Ontario. I’ve crafted the following dichotomous key (a field guide tool that helps identify unknown ...

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Flitter, flutter, here come the butterflies of spring and summer!

June 6, 2017–Jenna Siu

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Ontario Nature

Mourning cloak © Jenna Siu

As I walked through the forest on a warm spring afternoon, I saw a dark creature flutter by. It was a mourning cloak butterfly! As I looked around, I saw ...

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The moraine’s marvellous seasons

April 9, 2015–Noah Cole

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Greenbelt and Greenway

Black capped chickadee, Rice Lake Conservation Area, © Noah Cole

The Oak Ridges Moraine is a fantastic place to explore in every season. With more than 50 parks, trails and protected areas across the moraine there are plenty of places ...

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