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Controlling Invasive Species: A Small Victory for Local Conservation

August 19, 2025–Christine Roberts

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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 ...

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WANTED: Volunteer Stewards for Baptist Harbour and Wilfrid G. Crozier Nature Reserves

September 22, 2022–Maya Davidson

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Nature Reserves•Stewardship and restoration

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 ...

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Thank You for Standing Up for Nature in 2021

December 26, 2021–Melina Damian

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Conservation News•Join or Donate

Virginia bluebells along the Sydenham River © Smera Sukumar

As 2021 winds down, we would like to celebrate the end of the year by sharing some of our accomplishments and wins for nature. Thanks to you – our members, ...

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Sydenham River Nature Reserve Restoration

November 25, 2020–Gabriella Zagorski

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Nature Reserves•Stewardship and restoration

Restored habitat, Sydenham River Nature Reserve © Gabriella Zagorski

In 2016, Ontario Nature acquired the Sydenham River Nature Reserve  (SRNR) with the help Ontario Nature members and supporters. The Sydenham River is home to 23 species at risk, 34 ...

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Building Community and Restoring Habitat at Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve

August 26, 2020–Portia Mohlmann

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Nature Reserves•Species at Risk

Giant swallowtail butterfly, Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve @ JGui2020

Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve holds a special place in the hearts of Ontario Nature conservation staff and volunteers. Located on the remote Peele Island, this 42-hectare property is home to many rare and region-specific species ...

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