🌎 This #EarthDay, we’re standing up for more than just nature — we’re standing up for democracy. Your donation today fuels legal analysis, public campaigns, and the watchdog work that keeps Ontario’s nature — and democracy — alive. Every dollar helps. ❤️ Support this fight: donorbox.org/bill5

Last week, Anna Baggio sat down with CBC Up North host Jonathan Pinto to talk about a constitutional challenge to Ontario’s Special Economic Zones Act (SEZA). 🎧 Listen to the full conversation to learn what’s driving this legal challenge and what’s at stake: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Despite promises to transfer the vast majority of the #PickeringLands to Rouge, development still threatens their future. Take 1 minute today & tell Ottawa: Expand #RougeNationalUrbanPark to fully include the Pickering Lands: buff.ly/hPgWaNF ⏳ Deadline: April 17

ICYMI: Wildlands has joined a legal challenge to Ontario’s Special Economic Zones Act—a deeply undemocratic law that could open the door to environmental harm, weakened oversight, reduced public participation, and corruption. 📹️ Watch Anna Baggio’s full remarks from last week's press conference.

As global shipping demand grows, so does the need for wood pallets. In this new video, Nicole explores the lifespan of pallets & hears insights from Jan Sumner on what this means for Canada’s forests. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/AkEQIWpfdFA?...

Under Ontario’s Special Economic Zones Act, the government can make decisions behind closed doors, hand-picking projects and overriding laws & protections. A coalition including Wildlands League is challenging these powers in court. More on the legal challenge here: www.thestar.com/politics/pro...

Wildlands League is part of a coalition taking legal action against ON’s Special Economic Zones Act, warning the law gives Cabinet sweeping powers to override protections & bypass ON’s democratic system.  Read the full press release here: wildlandsleague.org/news/seza/

Ontario’s Endangered Species Act is officially dead. The new Species Conservation Act is replacing it, but leaves many plants and animals — and their habitats — without protection. via @leahbortskuperman.bsky.social thenarwhal.ca/ontario-spec...

Right now, the Government of Canada is seeking your feedback on the future of the Pickering Lands. Have your say by filling out the survey: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/3ZMLD6W

Will #OjibwayNationalUrbanPark be established in policy this year? The City of #Windsor supports Parks Canada’s proposal for a National Urban Park with a signed agreement in principle. Read more here: www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...

Canada just announced a new Nature Strategy with $3.8B to protect nature and boost our economy 🌿💚 CPAWS will fight for stronger protections, more funding, and real results on the ground. Thank you to our Nature Champions for fighting for nature! cpaws.org/statement-cp...

A year ago, the federal government announced $36 million to establish a National Urban Park in Windsor. Since then, an election, shifting political priorities, and changes in leadership have slowed progress, and the park has yet to be officially proclaimed.

Nature funding is essential. Without sustained public investment, Canada risks falling behind on biodiversity targets, losing critical habitats, and missing out on the economic and community benefits that conservation delivers. Read more: thenarwhal.ca/canada-conse...

A quarter century in conservation isn’t just about the victories, it’s about perseverance, learning, and growth.

After 25 years with Wildlands, Anna Baggio has seen it all and learned a thing or two about what it takes to make a lasting impact in the conservation world.

Long-term change doesn’t happen overnight. It happens through commitment, relationships & steady, principled work. Over 25 years at Wildlands, Anna Baggio has shaped a generation of conservation wins. Join the celebration by sharing your congratulations in the comments! 👏👏👏

CPAWS Economist, Jason Wong was interviewed on the Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast to discuss how CPAWS’ new research reveals that when we invest in nature, the “investment compounds and we get returns year after year.” 🎙️👉Tune in at www.closerlookpodcast.ca/latest/video... and start at 3:47

Over a year ago, we celebrated the announcement that the Pickering Lands would be transferred to expand Rouge National Urban Park. Now, Transport Canada is consulting the public on the future of those lands, and they are looking to hear from you. Participate in person or virtually. Details below👇

Over 25 years, campaigns have evolved…so has the hair. 💇🏻‍♀️ Through it all, Anna Baggio has remained a steady force for conservation, protecting irreplaceable landscapes, standing with Indigenous Nations, and shaping Wildlands’ biggest wins.

A win for nature at #Guelph Council 👏 👏 👏 ICYMI: Wildlands and community leaders pushed back on adding residential development to the Heritage Conservation Plan for the former OR lands, and Council removed it. A rare and important win for nature, and for Guelph.

“When I look at all the sites in Canada that could be potential national urban parks this one is unique because of the size, because of location and because of cultural heritage,” says Anna Baggio. More on how this land could heal, uplift & build something incredible for the future: buff.ly/fFGYvPR

Last month, we pushed back on Guelph’s attempt to insert residential development into the Heritage Conservation Plan for the former OR lands. We stood up for nature and Council voted to remove the reference to residential. It was a rare win, and an important one. More here 👉 bit.ly/4l64MdA

New CPAWS study: Every $1 spent on protected and conserved areas (PCAs)generates $3.62 in visitor spending, creating 150,000 jobs. 💰⛰️PCAs contribute $10.9 billion to Canada’s GDP each year. 👉Read the Statement: cpaws.org/canadas-prot...

Federal officials are reviewing an emergency order to protect endangered Piping Plovers at Wasaga Beach as environmental groups warn planned mechanical raking could devastate Ontario’s most vital nesting site. Full Story: www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/federal-re... #PipingPlover #Plovers #Birds

Join Jason Wong, Economic Analyst at CPAWS to learn about the economic benefits of nature to Canada's economy on March 5, 11 am to 12 pm. Register: cpcil.ca/webinars/

Wildlands has submitted comments on Guelph’s Reformatory Heritage Conservation Plan, raising concerns that it is not a land use planning document and should not enshrine residential development that conflicts with the secondary plan and current zoning. Read the full submission 👇

“A government that was trying to do something in an ethical way wouldn’t have brought in legislation like #Bill5 ... to develop these deposits” says Anna Baggio. 🔗 More on how ON’s “most ethical resources on Earth” claim measures up against its actions in the Ring of Fire: bit.ly/4rL1Ox8

🎵 Save the, the, the, the Plovers 🎵 It's Valentine’s Day and we’re celebrating our love for plovers with a lyrical twist on Taylor Swift's iconic ballad — introducing "Plover" (Wildlands' version) 🩷

#ValentinesDay is just days away, and we’re continuing our series of reimagined love-song covers to show some love for #plovers. Next up: originally recorded by Bruce Cockburn and later covered by The Barenaked Ladies, here’s “Plovers in a Dangerous Time.” And a dangerous time it is indeed.

To celebrate Valentine's Day, we're taking some inspiration from Adele and sending our love to piping plovers. And urging our leaders to treat them better. 🩶 After 14,200+ comments were submitted last year (98% in opposition), Ontario is moving forward with plans to carve up Wasaga Beach.

Everyone’s talking about the #SuperBowl today, but here at Wildlands, we’ve got some Superb Owls on our lineup! These owls share their habitat with countless other critters that Wildlands is tirelessly working to protect. Sign up for our e-news to stay up to date on our work : buff.ly/j4ufbvV

Kashechewan, Mississaugas of the Credit, Walpole Island, Wapekeka & Wunnumin Lake First Nations have joined the constitutional challenge to Canada's Bill C-5 & Ontario's Bill 5. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

Ontario recycles oil sands propaganda for Ring of Fire Ministers call minerals ‘the most ethical on Earth,’ while passing legislation to suspend treaty rights, species protections, and human rights to benefit extractive industries. New from @jonthompson.bsky.social: ricochet.media/indigenous/o...

This story is about B.C., but really it's about any place that's being forced to choose between conservation or extraction. In terms of long-term local economic benefits, protecting nature will always beat the short term of fossil fuel mining. https://bit.ly/3NRoI7n

While last month’s snowstorm kept our Toronto-based staff from making the trip to Guelph, we were so grateful to everyone who braved the weather and attended our Celebrate Nature in Guelph event! 💚

📢 We're working with @environmentaldefence.ca @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social to call on the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature to recommend to the federal cabinet the issuance of an Emergency Order to protect Piping Plover habitat at Wasaga Beach. ontarionature.org/news-release...

Last year, Ontario gutted endangered species protections. Now Wasaga Beach — the province’s most important Piping Plover nesting site — is at risk from raking and development. Ecojustice, Environmental Defence & Ontario Nature are calling on the federal Minister to act. https://bit.ly/4t69Gec

This matters because the plan to transfer parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park to the town to boost local tourism includes all the piping plover habitat PLUS the most popular beach in Ontario The plan was announced suddenly & executed quickly. Here's the full story: thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...

Ontario received 14,233 comments on its plan to drop protections on a portion of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, transferring management to the municipality. The plan is moving ahead unchanged, despite 98 per cent of those comments being in opposition. thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...

Summer jobs in nature, outdoors, environment... GoodWork.ca/Summer | #SummerJobs #StudentJobs

Happy World Wetlands Day! Thank you to Orillia Naturalists' Club for these slides that help us celebrate the power of wetlands! #WorldWetlandsDay

Two days to go! 🌱 Don't miss our World Wetlands Day webinar! Join the experts to explore the importance of peatlands, the limitations of current policy approaches, and pathways for action 🌱 📆 Feb 2nd 2026 🕒 15:00 ET 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/ucbhzkevys

Across much of Canada, caribou populations are in major decline. 🦌 Protecting large, connected areas is vital for caribou to have a chance to recover – and protects us. For updates on caribou, check out our 👉New blog post - cpaws.org/caribou-poli... 👉Interactive map - cpaws.org/wildlife/car...

Guelph, you really showed up yesterday—proving that not even a snowstorm can stop this community from standing up for nature. Thank you. 💚 This event was a powerful reminder of how much Guelph’s natural heritage system & natural areas mean to the community & why they must be protected forever.

It’s a snowy one, Guelph! ❄️ Despite the weather outside, Wildlands is here at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre and we’re ready to welcome the community for a warm, fun, and nature-filled afternoon. Starting at 2:30PM! (Pssst! We also have lots of yummy treats!)

Joining us at Celebrate Nature in Guelph tomorrow? Here’s a quick look at the schedule so you don’t miss a thing: 🕝 2:30–5:00 PM: FREE lobby activities (temporary tattoos, treats, maps & more!) 🏊 3:15–4:30 PM: Public swim 📍 Victoria Road Recreation Centre See you there! 👋

“It's really about honouring what we have and then thinking about how we can maintain it and then expand it as well,” says Anna Baggio. "We wanted to kind of acknowledge how great the city is, but also that there's more work to be done.”

The countdown is on—just ONE WEEK until we make a splash in Guelph! 🏊 Join us on January 25th for a FREE public swim, sweet treats, temporary tattoos, and a fun family celebration of nature in the city. You won’t want to miss this one! 🔗 More details + RSVP at celebratenatureguelph.ca

We’re giving back, Guelph! 💛 Join Wildlands League on January 25 for a FREE family-friendly event with public swimming, sweet treats, temporary tattoos, and more! Learn more and RSVP 👇 celebratenatureguelph.ca

Celebrate Nature in Guelph! 🎉 This month, Wildlands League is sponsoring a FREE public swim with the City of Guelph in collaboration with Urban Park Guelph and The Arboretum. 📍 Victoria Road Recreation Centre 📅 Sunday, January 25, 2026 🕒 3:15PM – 4:45PM