In The News: Connecting With Nature

2024-07-30

More than 50 participants gathered on the County’s South Shore Saturday in hot and humid weather to learn how to observe and monitor Monarch eggs, caterpillars and adult butterflies.

2024-07-23

Municipalities have the power to help pollinator-friendly gardens flourish — but first, they need to nix restrictive bylaws, environmental groups say.

2024-07-22

Today, a group of conservationists published an open letter to Canadian municipalities urging municipal bylaw reforms to support development of habitat gardens: places where pollinator-supporting native plants replace traditional, non-native turfgrass. The group consists of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, Canadian Wildlife Federation, David Suzuki Foundation, Ecological Design Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University and author and environmental advocate Lorraine Johnson.

2024-07-12

Recent research published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed alarming findings.

2024-07-12

Approximately 10 per cent of the globe’s population have a fear of snakes. Admittedly no one would want to run into a Black Mamba or King Cobra in the wild. But there’s not much to fear here in Canada!

2024-07-10

More Canadians than ever are spending time in nature, and more of us than ever are bringing our cameras along.

2024-07-09

The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz is back for its eighth edition from 26 July to 4 August 2024! The Blitz provides a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations in Canada, Mexico and the United States to join forces across international borders to safeguard this iconic North American species.

2024-07-09

If you have a shoreline property and are having issues with Canada Geese and the amount of droppings they leave on your lawn, it could be that you are unintentionally inviting them.

2024-07-09

Bat boxes can help alleviate habitat loss threatening many of the troubled species in Canada, especially in the summer, as they encounter stormy weather. So, now is the perfect time to build a cozy shelter for the flying mammals.

2024-06-17

Recognizing Outstanding Leadership for Wildlife and Habitat