Under the Canopy: Bioblitzing at the Sydenham River Nature Reserve
Over two kilometres of the Sydenham River winds through the Ontario Nature property; Credit: David Coulson The Sydenham River Nature Reserve is Ontario Nature’s first riverine reserve. Acquired in...
View ArticleTop 10 reasons for protected areas
Credit: Christopher Woo; CC BY 2.0 In 2010, Canada and the parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity committed to protecting at least 17 per cent of the world’s lands and inland waters by 2020....
View ArticleSun’s out, apps out: Our Digital Bioblitz starts today!
Whether your summer adventures are already underway or just on the horizon, we’re asking you to participate in our Digital BioBlitz – a new take on the traditional BioBlitz. We’re bringing people...
View ArticleChoose Your Own Adventure: Exploring Ontario Nature’s Nature Reserves
Sydenham River Nature Reserve; Credit: Smera Sukumar Ontario Nature’s >25 nature reserves have a lot to offer explorers in southern and eastern Ontario. I’ve crafted the following dichotomous key (a...
View ArticleTurtle crossing: how to help injured turtles on Ontario roads
Credit: Gabriel Esler; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Seven of Ontario’s eight turtle species are provincially at risk. By helping a turtle cross the road, you contribute to their conservation. But what if you spot a...
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