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Troubled Turtles Gain Momentum with Grassroots Supporters

March 27, 2024–Guest blogger

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Conservation News•Habitat•Reptiles and Amphibians•Stewardship and restoration

Blanding's and painted turtles, Toronto © Matt MacGillivray CC BY 2.0

Turtles are among the most vulnerable species on the planet. Thankfully, in some parts of Ontario, community groups are stepping up to protect turtles. Keep on reading to learn more ...

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Setting the Record Straight on Wetland Protection in Northern Ontario

November 16, 2023–Ontario Nature Staff

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Wetlands

Northern Ontario wetlands © Abby Lewis

For decades, Ontario Nature and many of our dedicated Nature Network groups have worked hard to celebrate the significant values of wetlands and advance wetland conservation across Ontario. We care ...

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Turtle Field Guide

March 7, 2020–Ontario Nature Staff

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Reptiles and Amphibians

Blanding’s turtle © Joe Crowley

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Past Seasons

July 5, 2019–Ontario Nature Staff

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ON Nature Magazine

Our magazine ON Nature has been bringing readers closer to nature by exploring Ontario’s natural areas and wildlife and providing insight into environmental issues since 1932. A lot has changed ...

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Don’t Set Them Free!

June 27, 2019–Tanya Pulfer

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Reptiles and Amphibians

Red-eared slider © Peter Ferguson

Tiny and adorable red-eared slider hatchlings are frequently bought as pets and then later released “into the wild” when they out-grow their aquariums, or when their owners tire of them.  ...

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