Ontario Nature

Ontario Nature Ontario Nature is a charity that has been protecting wild species and wild spaces through education, conservation and public engagement since 1931.
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To protect wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement. A registered charity ( # 10737 8952 RR0001), Ontario Nature represents 9,500 members, 130,000 supporters and 150 member groups from across Ontario. Together, we are the voice for nature in Ontario.

06/02/2026

June 2 is , and we’re taking a moment to showcase the Hudson Bay Lowlands.

One of the world’s largest remaining intact peatlands, these ecosystems have a crucial role in mitigating climate change and supporting biodiversity.

Despite the importance of this area, the Government of Ontario is unilaterally trying to fast-track mining in the Hudson Bay Lowlands without a proper assessment of environmental impacts or the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of all affected Indigenous Peoples.

You can help speak up for the Hudson Bay Lowlands by donating to strengthen our joint efforts with LAND to host community events, amplify opposition to Bill 5 and elevate the voices Indigenous land protectors here:

https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=87db910e-aa2b-429c-b838-79952b2c177f&envid=p-AGmLwnOA6EiFXQUn_A_Oxg&zone=can

🌿 Join us for a free webinar and take a virtual property tour of Ontario Nature’s Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve, a bir...
05/29/2026

🌿 Join us for a free webinar and take a virtual property tour of Ontario Nature’s Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve, a birding hotspot in Whitby.
Learn more about how Thickson’s Woods is a rare gem: a migratory bird stopover and beloved urban green space that is transit accessible with our Executive Director, Andrés Jiménez Monge, and our Nature Reserves Manager, Marcus Maddalena.
Ontario Nature is raising funds to support the transfer of 10 hectares of land from Thickson’s Woods Land Trust to Ontario Nature and subsequent stewardship, which will create our first transit-accessible and urban nature reserve.

📅 Tuesday June 23, 2026
🕚 12 pm on Zoom

Everyone is welcome!

RSVP here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__zuKx1vpTOG999qV3ge_Bw?bbeml=tp-AGmLwnOA6EiFXQUn_A_Oxg.jK82Yb1gdh0SEhyCi71fPqg.rBsWZfzawaUSchrjjwKHMIQ.lT_LihOmHMUWJz5elTLsrgQ #/registration

05/29/2026

We saw how Ontario will soon designate Toronto's island airport as a special economic zone in an effort to fast-track its expansion.
Elected officials need to hear from you that strengthening our economy does not require sacrificing our natural environment. We need solutions that protect and restore nature. Nature is not only part of our national identity, it is essential for our well-being and survival. You have until June 7 to comment on the federal proposal for major projects.

🔗: https://www.canada.ca/en/one-canadian-economy/services/simplifying-canada-process/engagement-supporting-timely-decision-making.html

05/27/2026

It’s World Otter Day, celebrated on the last Wednesday of May, and even though it’s hump day, we’re sliding towards the weekend like a river otter 🦦💦

The playful antics of river otters have fascinated people for generations, but these elusive mammals are still surprisingly difficult for researchers to study. From their wide-ranging movements to the lack of distinctive markings that make individuals hard to identify, scientists are still uncovering the mysteries behind their behaviour and social lives.

Dive into a favourite ON Nature magazine feature, “Riverdancers,” to learn more about these charismatic creatures, the conservation challenges they still face and why they continue to captivate researchers and wildlife lovers alike.

Read Riverdancers here: https://catalog.ontarionature.org/fall-2020/page/18-19

📸 Christa Lessard

Ontario Nature supports three of our Nature Network groups – Toronto Field Naturalists Toronto Ornithological Club and T...
05/26/2026

Ontario Nature supports three of our Nature Network groups – Toronto Field Naturalists Toronto Ornithological Club and Toronto Nature Stewards – in their opposition to the proposal to expand Billy Bishop airport to accommodate jets.

Natural areas along Toronto’s waterfront are vital stopovers for migratory birds, home to many aquatic and terrestrial species, and premier public greenspaces that would be significantly impacted by an airport expansion.

Take action and support our Nature Network groups by reading and sharing the Toronto Field Naturalists' resource Jets Over Nature: The True Cost of Island Airport Expansion.

Read our statement and find resources here: https://ontarionature.org/news-release/media-statement-island-airport-expansion/

Join us at Ontario Nature’s Almack Easement in Claremont for a hands-on community restoration event, where you’ll help r...
05/25/2026

Join us at Ontario Nature’s Almack Easement in Claremont for a hands-on community restoration event, where you’ll help remove invasive species and support the recovery of diverse Carolinian woodland and wetland habitats. Learn to identify and manage invasive plants while contributing to the long-term protection of this ecologically rich, locally owned conservation property.

🗓️: Saturday June 6th, 2026
⏰: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
📍: 4745 Brock Road, Claremont, ON L1Y 1A2

RSVP here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ontarionature/2168520

This event was made possible thanks to funding from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation

This World Turtle Day, we shed light on the impacts of Bill 5 on Ontario's snapping turtles and their habitats.Snapping ...
05/23/2026

This World Turtle Day, we shed light on the impacts of Bill 5 on Ontario's snapping turtles and their habitats.

Snapping turtles occupy wide ranges of Ontario's shallow water bodies and terrestrial areas. As a species of special concern, they are threatened by Bill 5, which reduces habitat protections and removes the focus on species recovery. Help protect snapping turtles by sharing this post, our blog and educating others about the threats this species faces and the problems with Bill 5.

Read our blog here:
https://ontarionature.org/world-turtle-day-2026-snapping-turtles-blog/

Today is World Biodiversity Day, an opportunity to reflect on the importance of all life on Earth and encourage actions ...
05/22/2026

Today is World Biodiversity Day, an opportunity to reflect on the importance of all life on Earth and encourage actions to protect it. In recognition of biodiversity, we celebrate the critical role that the Greenbelt plays as a safe haven for species at risk in Ontario.
Check out our new report to learn more about how the Greenbelt maintains biodiversity and connectivity here: https://catalog.ontarionature.org/greenbelt-species-at-risk/page/1

Join Ontario Nature and Huron Bruce Nature this spring at our George G. Newton Nature Reserve near Goderich to restore t...
05/16/2026

Join Ontario Nature and Huron Bruce Nature this spring at our George G. Newton Nature Reserve near Goderich to restore the understory of a mature deciduous forest through a garlic mustard pull and native wildflower planting event.

Learn to identify and manage invasive plants and contribute to the long-term protection of this important refuge for wild species!

Date: Sunday May 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: George G. Newton Nature
George G. Newton Nature Reserve, N7A 7X3

RSVP here to reserve your spot: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ontarionature/2175300

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Join Ontario Nature and KMC Community for Lakbay Kalikasan –A Journey in Nature for Filipino Youth in Toronto.Participan...
05/15/2026

Join Ontario Nature and KMC Community for Lakbay Kalikasan –A Journey in Nature for Filipino Youth in Toronto.

Participants will explore nature within the city through birdwatching, a beginner-friendly nature walk, and a community picnic. This free event will be led by Filipino nature lovers from Ontario Nature’s Youth Council, Ontario Nature staff, and nature specialists.

Date and time: May 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: G Ross Lord Park, 4801 Dufferin St, North York, ON M3H 5T3

This event is open to Filipino youth ages 15 to 30. A parent, guardian, or support person is welcome to attend if needed.

RSVP here:
https://bit.ly/lakbay-kalikasan

Lakbay Kalikasan is a special event during Asian Heritage Month that welcomes Filipino and newcomer youth between the ages of 15-30 to step outside, meet new people and enjoy nature in the city.

This event is generously supported by: TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, the Government of Canada and the Majorie and Joseph Wright Memorial Foundation

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