Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club

03/16/2026

Dr David Suzuki on “growth”

02/25/2026

Join us in calling on Minister McCarthy and your MPP to re-empower conservation authorities and sign our petition:

https://ontarionature.good.do/conservation-authorities/petition/

Unique to Ontario, conservation authorities holistically manage watersheds to prevent flooding, conserve natural areas and safeguard water quality – all benefitting both people and the environment. This work requires local connections to the communities they serve.

Conservation authorities also prevent over $150 million in flood damage and disruptions each year.

However, a series of changes to their mandate, resourcing and independence have made it harder for conservation authorities to fulfill their crucial role. Among these changes is the provincial government’s plans to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into seven sprawling regional authorities that would be overseen by a new centralized provincial agency.

If this consolidation occurs, it becomes far more likely that critical local knowledge will be excluded from key decisions, leaving communities more exposed to flooding and other environmental harms. With flooding being the costliest natural hazard in Ontario and expected to become an even greater threat in the coming years, this is a trend communities cannot afford.

Talking points toolkit to Speak up to Re-empower Conservation Authorities:

https://catalog.ontarionature.org/empower-conservation-authorities/page/1

02/24/2026

Already dreaming of your garden coming alive this spring? You'll definitely want to save the date for the NANPS spring plant sale on Saturday May 9th, 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm at Toronto Botanical Garden.

We'll have a variety of native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, ferns, vines, grasses, and sedges to choose from, sourced from ethical growers. Whether you're just starting to explore native plants or are a long-term enthusiast, our knowledgeable volunteers will be delighted to help you determine which plants are right for your garden's conditions or point you in the direction of your new favourite plant.

As in previous years, there will be options to pre-order for pick up (for NANPS members only) or simply shop the sale in person (all are welcome). More details will be shared in the coming months!

02/24/2026

https://hhpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=276403

Defend your right to read!Watch The Librarians movie with your community this "Freedom to Read Week" and find out what libraries are doing across North America to save us all from censorship.Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the JET Box Office.

02/21/2026

02/19/2026

The Redside Dace is an endangered minnow species native to Ontario, with nearly 80% of the Ontario population located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Redside Dace need clear cool-water streams with a mix of riffles (shallow, fast-moving sections) and pools with overhanging vegetation which provides habitat for terrestrial and flying insects, the Redside Dace’s preferred food.  A major stressor to the species has been urban and agricultural development which has increased runoff causing bank erosion, a reduction in streamside vegetation, and turbidity making it difficult for the species to see its prey.

Over the past three years, with funding from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks through the Species at Risk Stewardship Program, Ontario Streams has worked to rehabilitate Redside Dace habitat by planting 10,036 trees and shrubs, building 159 erosion control structures, and removing litter from 98.96 hectares of streamside habitat.  This work helps to reduce erosion and sedimentation, provides instream cover and improves feeding opportunities for the species

This vital work would not be possible without the financial support of

02/15/2026

The annual Plant Sale & EcoMarket is looking for vendors who are passionate about sustainability, environmental stewardship and eco-conscious products or services. If your business or product is green at heart, we want you!

Apply now to be part of this highly anticipated annual event by visiting:
https://www.raresites.org/about/2026-spring-plant-sale-and-ecomarket

02/13/2026

🥳📢🌊 WE WON!! 🌊📢🥳

A huge congrats to all the Guelph community members who fought tirelessly over the years to protect against the sale of public conservation lands to developers.

These 20+ acres of beautiful, contiguous habitat will now be protected forevermore because of YOU.

❤️‍🔥 PEOPLE POWER WORKS ❤️‍🔥

Thank you councillors for hearing your community and doing the right thing. This is democracy and water protection in action 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽