Blooming Boulevards is a replicable, accessible, community-driven model transforming #Mississauga streets into native plant habitats. For just $15/yr, residents become stewards with plants, plans & support — growing biodiversity right at the curb! 🔗 ontarionature.org/boulevard-bi... #nativeplants

Notice leaves changing earlier than usual? 🍂 Trees "drop their leaves early in response to prolonged drought conditions..." explains Ontario Nature's Marcus Maddalena, who says climate change makes extreme weather more frequent, less predictable and more intense. 🔗: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

Thanks for sharing ON Nature's cover story! And a massive thanks to Dr. Louise Archer for sharing her important research and hopeful message about these incredible animals and the challenges they face, and inspire action to protect their habitat. 💙🐻‍❄️

Cool. I've had the opportunity to report and write about their migration a couple of times. Most recent was this short feature in @ontarionature.bsky.social's ON Nature magazine catalog.ontarionature.org/spring-2025/... published earlier this year.

The provincial government's move to shrink a protected area in Port Hope sets a “frightening precedent.” “This is the first one I’ve heard of, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it will be the last.” — Tony Morris, Ontario Nature. Full @thenarwhal.ca story here 👉 thenarwhal.ca/garden-hill-...

Across every region and party, nearly 9/10 Canadians want the government to take strong action on toxic ‘forever chemicals’. By following through on its commitment to regulate PFAS, the government has an opportunity to show Canadians that it’s listening and leading on urgent environmental issues.

A new Greenbelt Foundation report shows protecting nature is Ontario’s smartest investment. 🌿 Ontario Nature warns that losing wetlands means “a loss of wildlife, more carbon emissions and a greater risk of flooding for millions of people." 🔗: thepointer.com/article/2025... #wetlands #ontario

Thanks for passing the mic to us @ontarioturtlecc.bsky.social. We were thrilled to share the stage with @gregkeelor.bsky.social Terra Lightfoot & Melissa Payne and speak about the devastating impacts of Bill 5 on Indigenous rights, good planning & turtles! More here: kawarthanow.com/2025/09/07/b...

65 organizations are calling on the Government of Canada to make nature a priority in the Federal Budget. It’s time to invest in biodiversity, climate resilience, and Indigenous-led conservation. Read our recommendations here: catalog.ontarionature.org/joint-letter...

🐻❄️ Enter to win the trip of a lifetime! We've partnered with Worldwide Quest to give away an unforgettable expedition for two to Churchill, Manitoba — the polar bear capital of the world. 🐾 👉 Enter today: giveaway.questnaturetours.com #giveaway

🌱 Come plant trees with us! Help restore the Sydenham River floodplains and create habitat for wildlife like spiny softshell turtles. 📅 Sept 20–21 RSVP: tickettailor.com/events/ontario…#TreePlantingn#Conservationo#OntarioNaturere

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This piece by @matinsarfraz.bsky.social compliments our feature in the summer issue of ON Nature magazine, highlighting the growing movement to naturalize gardens and the challenges homeowners face with outdated bylaws. 🌱🦋 🔗: catalog.ontarionature.org/summer-2025/...

With Bill 5 weakening endangered species protections, Wasaga Beach, the most important nesting site for Ontario’s piping plovers, faces an uncertain future and has the potential to impact the population as a whole. Must read 🔗: thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach-ontario-park-plan #pipingplovers

Canada’s iconic loon (and Ontario Nature's logo) is in trouble. New data shows a 14% drop in adult loons since 2005, revealed by citizen scientists through the Breeding Birds Survey. Even species of “least concern” need our concern. 🔗:https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/what-on-earth-1.7619290 #loons

You’re invited to meet Ontario Nature’s new Executive Director this week in Eastern Ontario! Kingston RSVP: www.tickettailor.com/events/ontar... Ottawa RSVP: www.tickettailor.com/events/ontar... Share wildly! Everyone is welcome!

Provincial parks belong to all Ontarians and must be protected and expanded! Here's how the provincial government's plans for three provincial parks could set a dangerous precedent: thepointer.com/article/2025... #onpoli

“Turtles are a long-lived species, taking upwards of more than a decade to actually reach sexual maturity… In order to give them the best chance of survival, these ‘head start’ programs are critical," says Ontario Nature's Smera Sukumar. Read more here: www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar... #turtles

Echoing @pothen.bsky.social: taking the 60 hectares out of the Provincial Parks Act means that ecological priorities will no longer trump any other. Wasaga needs to remain in provincial public ownership. 🔗: www.thestar.com/real-estate/...

Decorations & trinkets don’t belong on nature trails. This trend goes against the 7 Leave No Trace principles: ✅ plan & prepare ✅ travel/camp on durable surfaces ✅ dispose of waste ✅ leave what you find ✅ minimize fire impacts ✅ respect wildlife ✅ be considerate 🔗 www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Fall Invasive Shrub Pulls 🍂 Join us for hands-on stewardship work at the nature sanctuaries #HamOnt #BurlON, with a focus on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling). All equipment is provided but feel free to bring your own gloves. RSVP to Jen at [email protected]

Who Sang First? The earliest bird recorded singing during our revived Dawn Chorus was the American Robin at 4:04 a.m. Other early risers: - Marsh Wren – 4:25 - Common Yellowthroat – 4:30 - Song Sparrow – 4:35 - Eastern Phoebe – 4:37 - Rose-breasted Grosbeak – 4:42

It’s #Caturday! 🐱 Canada is home to native wild cats including bobcats, lynx and the eastern cougar. Once widespread in Ontario, the eastern cougar is now Endangered and sightings are rare. Read more here: view.publitas.com/on-nature/wi... #easterncougar #cougar

🎙️ Ontario Nature’s Smera Sukumar on CBC’s Fresh Air shares how low water levels don’t just affect people — they also mean habitat loss for reptiles and amphibians. 🐸🦎 Some salamanders breathe through their skin, so when wetlands dry, they risk desiccation (drying up). 🔗 www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

🔎🦓🦋 Spotted (or should we say striped?)! A rare zebra swallowtail butterfly has been spotted in Toronto’s High Park — marking the first time in over a century! This striking butterfly, native to the southern U.S., has made a surprising appearance in Ontario. 🔗: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

"The last thing we need is the threat of more poison in our water,” said Joseph Fobister, Lead Negotiator of Lands Team at Grassy Narrows, “It simply isn’t fair.” Kinross Gold’s toxic mine proposal would put lives, water, and culture at risk. Stand with Grassy Narrows: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...

Invasive Phragmites australis threaten wetlands & stormwater systems by blocking drainage, reducing pond capacity & worsening floods. Ontario Nature is working with communities to protect biodiversity that can reduce flood damage. More here: www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/a...

Exciting news! The vision for East Humber Headwaters Park, a 500-acre public green space on the Oak Ridges Moraine, has taken an important step forward in King Township. A big win for nature and conservation. 🌿 More here: www.newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/v... #ontarionature

Wildfires are no longer limited to remote northern regions, they’re threatening communities near major cities. “This is only going to continue. This is a new normal,” says Ontario Nature's Tony Morris. More here: thepointer.com/article/2025... #wildfires #ontario

Ontario Nature is thrilled to be in Ottawa for #AMO2025 where we’re connecting with municipal leaders from across the province to discuss how they can protect nature for the benefit of their communities while supporting national conservation efforts. #onpoli

Reflecting back on a great day at Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre where we visited an Artificial Cover Board transect & learned the Ontario Snake Long-Term Monitoring Protocol—helping track & protect snake populations across Ontario. More here: ontarionature.org/snakes-and-s... #communityscience

Calls to cull cormorants on Toronto Islands ignore one solution: give them a safer place to nest. Artificial islands could protect birds and reduce conflict. Op-ed here: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... #cormorants

“What they have to say is predetermined...How can you meaningfully consult in an hour and a half?" says Chief Russell Wesley of Cat Lake First Nation, as Ontario government pushes Bill 5 with vague, last-minute “consultations.” #RepealBill5 #onpoli

We're in the final stretch of Ontario's 3rd Breeding Bird Atlas!🐦 Submit your peak-season data by Aug 31 on Nature Counts - every observation counts! Thanks to Capital Power & Kenneth M. Molson Foundation for supporting Ontario Nature's Atlas-3 efforts. #ONBirdAtlas3

Save the date for our native plant sale this fall! ✨ ✅ Native plants, educational booths, informative presentation 📅 Saturday October 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 First Unitarian Church of Hamilton (170 Dundurn St S, #HamOnt) 🤝 In partnership with the church's Climate Action Team

"Wasaga Beach is not just another stretch of sand. It is Ontario’s second-most visited provincial park and home to critical habitats...These lands belong to the people of Ontario, not to developers or insiders with political connections to Premier Doug Ford." More here: tinyurl.com/m5y88feu

From moonscape to greenscape, Sudbury’s inspiring environmental recovery is a model for reforestation. Our Nature Network group Sudbury Naturalists play a key role in protecting northern ecosystems. @sudburystar.bsky.social More here: www.thesudburystar.com/feature/sudb... #sudbury #reforestation

Native gardens are under threat—from bylaw officers. Across Ontario, homeowners face fines for growing gardens that support pollinators and biodiversity. But a rising movement is fighting back. More here 🔗: catalog.ontarionature.org/summer-2025/page/24-25ontario #onpoli #nativeplants

"What is a more beautiful way to form a national identity than around nature? Than around the ecosystem you live in and how to live a good life on that land?" - Andrés Jiménez Monge on @sierraclubcanada.bsky.social The Environment in Canada podcast. 🎧: www.sierraclub.ca/bill-5-dereg... #onpoli

“The government maps showing which parts of the park are included took my breath away: it’s a lot.” The proposed plan could strip away nearly 60% of Wasaga Beach's shoreline, putting critical dune habitat and piping plover territory at risk. More here: tinyurl.com/vr7jn6pu

Join an Indigenous youth-led Bill 5 and Bill C-5 Rally this Friday August 8 at 1 pm in Queen's Park. Share widely! More information here: www.facebook.com/share/12HHed...

“Wasaga Beach is more than a popular recreational tourism destination, it is a diverse and active ecosystem home to freshwater dunes held together by marram grass – a globally rare ecosystem, as well habitat for the endangered Piping Plover.” - Tony Morris, Ontario Nature

Bill 5 "is now paving the way for fast-tracked development in Wasaga Beach, removing protections from nearly 1/3 of its provincial park: over 645 acres of wetlands, dunes, forests and public beaches." More here: tinyurl.com/2wb7cb6v

Are we really managing Canada’s forests sustainably? Government reports say yes — but they fail to mention the full impact of logging, carbon emissions and species at risk. Here's what the newly released State of the Forests report leaves out: ontarionature.org/the-true-sta... #OnPoli

Canada’s federal forest report “reads like a sales pitch for the forestry sector.” 🌲 We need to stop focusing on how much we can take out — and start focusing on what must be left behind to keep forest ecosystems healthy. #StateOfTheForests #ForestsNotFiction #CDNpoli

This is your reminder that “Every square inch of planet Earth has ecological significance.” From balconies to backyards, everyone has a role in conservation. 📖 Read the Last Word in ON Nature: catalog.ontarionature.org/summer-2025/...

🚨 Wasaga Beach is at risk. The province is transferring public beachfront to the town, opening the door to development that could destroy nesting grounds for endangered piping plovers. We can't let this happen. Protect Wasaga's wildlife by commenting here: ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-0...

On #WorldNatureConservationDay, we’re reminded how much more work Ontario must do to protect nature. With less than 11% of land safeguarded, the province is falling behind on what matters most. Sign our Action Alert here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/41ef...

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.bsky.social 👉 naturecanada.ca/news/municip... #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