Ontario Nature
@OntarioNature
Ontario Nature has been protecting wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement since 1931.
Wasaga Beach’s dunes, wetlands, and piping plover habitat are at risk if lands transfer to the town, erasing decades of protections. “What’s the business case?” asks Tony Morris of Ontario Nature. ✍️ @matinsarfraz #onpoli tinyurl.com/5phb352b
Happy #SnakeWeek! Watch an Ontario Nature event to learn about surveying snakes below courtesy of Debbie's Nature Videos: youtu.be/aOjnJVgq2vY?si… If you are interested in hosting a site or helping to conduct surveys, complete our survey here: forms.office.com/r/K4t4vEYdeG
Birding boom? We love to see it. 🐦💚 The more people care, the more we can protect birds and their habitats. Check out how Ontario Nature is helping: ontarionature.org/programs/commu…
Writer @JZarankin knows that birders, like any community, have their own subculture. But entering the space isn’t easy—between the jargon, the multi-pocketed vests, and the fancy binoculars, newcomers might wonder if they’ll ever belong. thewalrus.ca/birding/
One of the thousands of massive old trees that would be destroyed if the $10 billion Highway 413 plows through the best remaining natural areas in Vaughan #stopthe413 #onpoli
Municipal governments are emerging as nature conservation leaders in Canada, adding over 14,500 ha of urban natural spaces to help meet 30×30 goals. More via @NatureCanada 👉 naturecanada.ca/news/municipal… #onpoli
✨It’s International Self-Care Day ✨ Words by Carolynne Crawley on what you can do to repeal Bill 5 – from self-care to collective action. 🌱✊ Watch Carolynne speak at our Bill 5 webinar here: shorturl.at/uoy6T #RepealBill5 #SelfCare #ONpoli
As global wetlands talks kick off at Ramsar COP15 in Zimbabwe, Canada’s report praises Ontario’s wetlands work – but over 70% are already gone. Here’s what they’re not telling you: ontarionature.org/news-release/c…
"This letter and Bill 5 are part of a troubling pattern where the Government of Ontario has repeatedly weakened environmental protections under the guise of addressing the housing crisis or strengthening our economy." More here: shorturl.at/oGcD4
📣 We're hiring! Ontario Nature is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Program Funding Coordinator to join our team for a one-year maternity leave contract: ontarionature.org/jobs/
Ontario Regional Chief @AbramBenedict speaks out on Doug Ford’s Bill 5, a dangerous law that violates Treaty rights, dismantles environmental protections, and fast-tracks development without consent. Full webinar: youtube.com/watch?v=Vr8kMr… via @OntarioNature
Join our upcoming language session via Zoom with Barbara Nolan (Anishinabek Nation Anishinaabemowin E-niigaanwidood (Commissioner)) on August 6, 2025 from 1PM-2PM EST to learn phrases from the Anishinabek Nation Gizisoo-Mzinigan. Register: bit.ly/4gMiw9i Previous…
Would you lend a tree to a young #squirrel? TWC is looking for properties with mature trees to install den boxes that will house newly released squirrels - providing them with a safe, familiar space as they grow accustomed to the wild. Email [email protected].💚
Read more about SCRCA @stclairregionca contributing 696 hectares of natural areas towards Canada’s target to protect and conserve 30% of our lands and waters by 2030, known commonly as the 30×30 target here: petrolialambtonindependent.ca/2025/07/11/lam…
“As noted by Ontario Nature, [Bill 5 is] like bringing a bucket to a wildfire.” Aurora Council is calling a special meeting to discuss how Bill 5 and 17 will gut environmental protections and planning authority. More via @TheAuroran: newspapers-online.com/auroran/specia…
Meet @Andresjimo, the new Executive Director of @Ontarionature and first Latin American to lead the organization 🌱 A #YorkUEUC MES alum, Andrés brings a global perspective on biodiversity shaped by his roots in Costa Rica and his time at #YorkU | 🔗 bit.ly/4nbuAFK.
#StarInvestigation: A gold mining firm plans to discharge wastewater upstream from Grassy Narrows. Kinross Gold says it adheres to the highest environmental standards. But there is growing concern about its history of alleged pollution. trib.al/p4oDiEv