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Hello ,

It is a fabulous time of year to explore the outdoors with nature’s beauty on full display. We have a lot on the go, and we hope that you’ll join us. Keep reading to see what we’re working on and how you can get involved!


Gananoque Lake Nature Reserve

 

Explore Our Gananoque Lake Nature Reserve!

We are delighted to invite you to a guided tour of Gananoque Lake Nature Reserve on Sunday, June 16th! This biodiverse refuge for more than 25 at-risk species is part of the Frontenac Arch wildlife corridor from the Adirondacks to Algonquin. We will also explore a 58-acre property next to Gananoque Lake that we are seeking to protect. The property owner has kindly offered to give us a special tour of his land that we hope will eventually be permanently protected.

 
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  If you can’t attend in person, join us on Thursday, May 16th for a webinar, Exploring Frontenac Arch Nature Reserves, featuring a virtual tour of Gananoque Lake Nature Reserve. We will also be showcasing our nearby Lost Bay Nature Reserve, which our members and supporters helped to expand last year! Learn about our conservation work in the Frontenac Arch, one of the most biodiverse regions in Canada.
 


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Niagara Escarpment, forest, watersheds, traditional farms, proposed Highway 413 route

 

Action Alert: Stop Highway 413!

There are no two ways about it – the proposed Highway 413 will cause irreversible environmental devastation. This six-lane, 52-kilometre highway would pave over 400 acres of the Greenbelt and more than 2,000 acres of Ontario’s most productive farmland. It would negatively impact 29 species at risk, cross over 85 rivers and streams, and destroy or partially destroy 75 wetlands.

 

Please join more than 4,300 of our other members and supporters to voice your opposition to the proposed Highway 413. Together, we can urge the federal government to step in and fulfill its obligations to protect waterways, at-risk species, migratory birds, fish and to achieve its climate commitments.

 


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Midland painted turtle

Search for Reptiles and Amphibians With Us!

Our Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve  — located near Newmarket — is home to many species of reptiles and amphibians, including various turtles, frogs, salamanders, and snakes. Join us on June 8th to learn about reptile and amphibian ecology, habitat, and conservation through the lens of the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas as Ontario Nature staff lead you through diverse habitats in search of reptiles and amphibians.


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Lake Huron, Saugeen Peninsula

Youth Circle for Mother Earth

We are seeking young leaders who are open-hearted and eager to learn from their peers, Elders and other Knowledge Holders. This youth-led project supports a cross-cultural network of young Indigenous and non-Indigenous environmental leaders. The Indigenous Environmental Institute at Trent University, Plenty Canada, Walpole Island Land Trust and Ontario Nature jointly lead the project. You can apply or nominate someone else at ontarionature.org/ycme.

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada and Ontario Power Generation.


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Volunteer Opportunities with Nature Groups Across Ontario

Are you looking to volunteer your time for conservation? Consider subscribing to our volunteer board email to find opportunities help protect nature in Ontario. We are striving to match people who want to volunteer with environmental organisations seeking volunteers. View the volunteer board postings from Ontario Nature and the 150 member groups that form our Nature Network.

 

 

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