“Our old approaches to protecting nature must evolve as we confront the colonial legacy of conservation,” says Anne Bell, Ontario Nature’s former director of conservation and education. IPCAs & other forms of Indigenous-led Conservation are our best hope. ow.ly/9cBS50T3gO1

The National Farmers Union - Ontario is concerned "where farmland is being rezoned or removed to make way for speculative developments that have not been proven to be of benefit to Ontarians." nfuontario.ca/news/media-rel…

New report shows that 7 in 10 Canadians are concerned about climate change: cbc.ca/news/politics/…

Earlier this year we held a BioBlitz at Altberg Wetland Nature Reserve, where an incredible 216 species were recorded. 1 of these species was nodding trillium – an uncommon & often overlooked spring wildflower🤩 This BioBlitz was made possible by TD FEF🌲ow.ly/XoIj50T2ohY

American ginseng’s unwarranted downgrading from #endangered to threatened signals a worrisome trend for at-risk species. That's why we're asking the Minister to restore the integrity of the Endangered Species Act ⚠️ ow.ly/6MKa50T2piK Read more at catalog.ontarionature.org/fall-2023/page…

We teamed up with the City of Brampton and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to designate 1,925 hectares as part of a national effort to protect natural space: bramptonguardian.com/news/brampton-…

The West Lake Community Association will be holding its 3rd annual Environmental Symposium on Saturday September 28th. The theme is: Prince Edward County is an Island – #Climate Impact on Shorelines, Natural Habitats and Wetlands 🌎🌊 Register here: ow.ly/n15t50T2nOf

Please join us in urging the Minister to take action and strengthen the Endangered Species Act now: 👉 ow.ly/FCI950T2spA Protecting #EngangeredSpecies is crucial for our ecosystems and future generations 🌎🌱 #ONPoli

Mammals are on the move at Reilly Bird Nature Reserve ! Our trail camera has documented white-tailed deer, racoons, cottontail rabbits, a black bear, and more! 🐻 👉 ow.ly/33FI50T2ruy This project was supported with the Deep River and District Community Foundation.

Is Ontario protecting enough land to sustain the province’s wild bees?🐝 Not according to a recent study. Urban #sprawl and the conversion of natural spaces into farmland have destroyed much of southern Ontario's #pollinator habitat. Read more 👉 ow.ly/zvHi50T2pxe

The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas is an ambitious project that will map the breeding distribution of #birds in Ontario. But there aren't enough researchers to cover the entire province. We need community scientists to help us reach our conservation goals! Get involved ⤵️ ow.ly/TBcN50T3nz6

With over 230 threatened or #EndangeredSpecies, Ontario is currently losing more biodiversity than we are conserving ✋ But we can change this. We need to urge the government to restore the integrity of the endangered species act: ow.ly/1SKE50T2sEv #ONpoli

Travel with Quest Nature Tours is a unique way to educate oneself about and enjoy nature, especially to the Galapagos Islands ✈️ Enter for a chance to win a trip for 2! ⤵️ ow.ly/gimL50T1rtj

Recent changes to the Government of Ontario’s land-use planning policies have eroded protection for #wetlands. Learn about our new resources about wetland offsetting and the risks involved: 👉 ow.ly/VUXC50T2pU0 #Conservation

Fall is around the corner, and also an active time for #snakes as they travel back to hibernacula. You’re likely to see them crossing roads or basking on the asphalt🐍 Please keep an eye out for #wildlife crossing signs in the coming weeks when driving! ow.ly/6ObP50S1e2r

Salient 413 op-ed by Ecojustice and EnvironmentalDefence torontosun.com/opinion/column…

Government of Ontario significantly weakens vital environmental safeguards, threatening Ontario’s natural heritage, farmland and wetlands ontarionature.org/news-release/o…

At-risk redside dace in crosshairs of the misguided Highway 413 nationalobserver.com/2024/09/05/new…

A rush for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt has been bulldozing the rocky, boggy landscape of northern Ontario. There is a #greenwashing narrative arguing that building more mines, faster, is the way to a greener Ontario. Here's why 👉 ow.ly/ue0550T2rWB #Mining

Outdoor Magic: The Power of Nature Connection published by Grant Linney shows how experiences in nature not only fill us with insight, knowledge and joy but also bring us closer to our planet loveyourmother.ca