Ontario Nature

Ontario Nature has exciting news to share! We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of 66 acres of vulnerable habitat, expanding our Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula.
Read more about Sauble Dunes North expansion here: ontarionature.org/news-release...
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Happy #WorldWildlifeDay. This year's theme is Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods.
Reconnect with Ontario's edible plants and check out our free Northern Forest Foraging Guide here:
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#forage #guide #ontarionature

1,300 bags of garbage collected by Lynn Tremain show the toll of pollution on wildlife and Lake Huron. Ontario Nature is pushing to re-empower conservation authorities to keep local knowledge in decisions and protect communities from flooding and environmental harm.
🔗 thepointer.com/article/2026...

💧 Conservation authorities prevent over $150M in flood damage each year!
Don’t let the province consolidate 36 into 7 — local knowledge matters.
✍️ Sign the petition to re-empower conservation authorities:
ontarionature.good.do/conservation...

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Take action to tell Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario government to re-empower Ontario's conservation authorities! They are an important tool for local conservation governance and watershed management!

Sign the petition by @ontarionature.bsky.social here: ontarionature.good.do/conservation...

That sounds like a fantastic day of learning! We’re so glad you had the opportunity to connect with Tharanya!
It’s inspiring to see OLTA staff building their skills to identify, monitor and protect American ginseng. Strengthening this knowledge on the ground makes a real difference. 💚🌿

We had a fantastic day of learning last week with Tharanya
Ravikumaran, Nature Reserves Stewardship Coordinator at @ontarionature.bsky.social and Shaun
Thompson!

Land trust staff sharpened their skills in identifying, monitoring and protecting #AmericanGinseng.

#OntarioPlants
#protectSAR

Mississauga teen’s incredible invasive species discovery sparks rapid response at Lake Aquitaine Mississauga teen’s incredible invasive species discovery sparks rapid response at Lake Aquitaine.

🌍🦞 Wow, just wow. A Grade 10 student in Mississauga discovered a prohibited invasive species, the red swamp crayfish, at Lake Aquitaine in Ontario, prompting a rapid response effort from conservation teams.
More by @anushkayadav.bsky.social here:
thepointer.com/article/2026...

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Climate change and biodiversity loss aren't always easy to talk about. We asked communications experts from @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social, @greenpeaceca.bsky.social, @sierraclubcanada.bsky.social and @ontarionature.bsky.social how to navigate these conversations.
🔗: ontarionature.org/how-to-talk-...

@ontarionature.bsky.social posted on Instagram Sunday about Ontario's "Bad Bunnies" (literally different species of rabbits that live here), top tier posting.

All he had to do was say "Canada" and the whole country got swept off our feet lol

Wasaga Beach’s Piping Plovers have lost most provincial habitat protection, though they remain federally protected.
But Ontario Nature's Tony Morris notes "the federal government has often been reluctant to implement the Species at Risk Act effectively."
🔗 www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/federal-re...

Thank you to Nature's Way Canada for renewing their support of our Nature Reserves Program 💚 Their partnership plays an important role in protecting the natural spaces that plants, wildlife, and communities depend on. We’re also thrilled to celebrate their recent #BCorp certification! 👏

Thunder Bay woman named community champion for wetland protection work | CBC News Susan Bryan, nature reserve liaison with Thunder Bay Field Naturalists, has been named a community champion by Ontario Nature for her work to protect wetlands in the region.

Congratulations to Susan Bryan, a volunteer for the @TBayFieldNats who is one of our community champions protecting wetlands in Ontario. Her work is a reminder that community action is a powerful force. Read CBC's article featuring Susan and her #wetlands work here👇
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A graphic that shows CBC Ottawa news clipping that highlights Ontario Nature's work in protecting South Ottawa wetlands donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Big win for wetlands! 91 hectares in South Ottawa’s Marlborough wetlands are now permanently protected thanks to a donation to the @ncccnc.bsky.social, in memory of Doug Smith. Community actions like this are key to change. 🐸💧

🔗: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#wetlands #onpoli

🌿 Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! Wetlands are climate allies, flood protectors, and biodiversity hotspots. Celebrate the community champions working to protect them in Ontario. 💧🐢

🔗: https://ontarionature.org/world-wetlands-day-2026-ch

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Wetlands are a natural solution to basement flooding The destruction of these natural environments is unfortunate because, as climate change causes more frequent and intense rainfall, flooding has become the costliest natural hazard in Ontario.

With #WorldWetlandsDay just around the corner, it's a perfect time to reflect on how Ontario’s wetlands are essential for a flood-resilient future where people, plants and animals continue to thrive.
Learn more ⁠👇
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/28/o...

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📢 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...

Public opposition was clear. Despite 98% of 14,000+ comments rejecting the plan, the Government of Ontario is moving ahead with transferring Wasaga Beach from provincial to municipal control including endangered piping plover habitat. Reporting by @fatimabsyed.bsky.social for @thenarwhal.ca ⬇️

Cue AC/DC's "Highway to Hell"...
An internal provincial government report quietly admits that Highway 413, a developer-driven mega-road, will cause devastating environmental harm, threatening at-risk species.
Read more by @anushkayadav.bsky.social:
thepointer.com/article/2026...

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86% of Ontarians want to protect nature. 🌿 Learn about the opportunities Ontario has to do more on our blog:
ontarionature.org/highlighting...

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Forcing people back to work, yet the state of our roads and public transportation is a total mess. That should be the priority, not more wasteful highway projects cutting through the Greenbelt and destroying more Ontario nature. Priorities, right?

Thanks for sharing!

📢Free webinar: Protect Our Conservation Authorities!
The provincial government is undermining Conservation Authorities across Ontario. Learn why it matters for our communities and ecosystems, and how you can help push back.
RSVP here:
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Sign our petition here:
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Ontario's Hidden Nightlife: The Fascinating World of Mothing Learn how to observe moths safely and discover why they matter to ecosystems.

Are you mothing curious? Check out my story on becoming a moth-er (not a mother) on the @ontarionature.bsky.social blog: ontarionature.org/fascinating-...
#NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Bugs #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Birds #Hobbies

The Narwhal’s press freedom case against the RCMP, explained Stay informed about The Narwhal and Amber Bracken’s lawsuit against the RCMP as we fight for press freedom in B.C. Supreme Court

Today, our trial against the RCMP kicks off in a Vancouver courtroom. We’re fighting to clear a path for all journalists in Canada to do their work without risk of police interference. Want to follow the case, or even attend in person? Here’s what you need to know: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/

That's incredible! ❄️🐾

‘That is so cool’ : Video of lynx captured in northwestern Ontario draws attention | CBC News The internet loves a cat video - and a wildlife encounter captured on film in northwestern Ontario this January is no exception. The footage features a group of lynx, including three kittens.

Happy #Caturday! 🐾 A police officer in Northwestern Ontario spotted a rare Canada lynx family! These wild cats have huge, snowshoe-like paws that help them move easily through deep snow while hunting their favourite food: snowshoe hares. ❄️
More here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“Keep removing them. Eventually, that tower will collapse.” Ontario Nature's Tony Morris, comparing biodiversity loss to pulling pieces from a game of Jenga, making Ontario more vulnerable to climate change.
Read the full article below 👇

Re-empower Conservation Authorities Join me in opposing changes to the mandate, resourcing and independence of conservation authorities that make it harder for them to fulfill their crucial role.

The consultation on consolidating Conservation Authorities closes tonight. ⏰ Ontario Nature is pushing to re-empower them and protect local environmental oversight but we need your voice.
Sign and share our petition:
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Re-empower Conservation Authorities Join me in opposing changes to the mandate, resourcing and independence of conservation authorities that make it harder for them to fulfill their crucial role.

Sign and share our Action Alert to urge Minister McCarthy and your local MPP to re-empower the Conservation Authorities and not proceed with the consolidation from 36 to just seven overseen by a new centralized provincial agency. 
✍️: ontarionature.good.do/conservation...