Two Conservation Webinars This Month!

Calling all wetland conservation and protected areas advocates! We are hosting two webinars that may be of interest to your local advocacy efforts: 

• March 20, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Staying Afloat: Tips and Tools for Community Engagement in Wetland Conservation

Register now to learn how Ontario Nature’s new Wetlands StoryMap and wise practices report for local wetland conservation policy can help take your wetlands conservation efforts to the next level. 

• March 26, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Opportunities for Expanding Protected Areas in Ontario

Register now to learn about Ontario Nature’s work advocating for more protected areas in central and northern Ontario, the policy options available for protecting land in Ontario, and how you can join us in urging the Government of Ontario to commit to expanding protected areas.

New Toolkit for Conservation Advocates

We have a new resource for groups and individuals wanting to help save a cherished natural area from destruction. Our Greenprint for Action toolkit outlines steps and tips for building a successful movement and is free to all on our website. This toolkit is found on the Resources and Publications section of our webpage with other great free toolkits, videos, reports, communications and more.

Volunteer Newsletter

Do you want to volunteer for nature or need a volunteer for your Nature Network group? Either way, Ontario Nature’s volunteer posting newsletter is for you! The newsletter connects organizations seeking volunteer with volunteers to help support conservation work across Ontario. We piloted this newsletter in 2024 and are now making it an official program for 2025!

Postings can include one-day event needs, seasonal work, a special project or ongoing positions with an organization – whatever is needed to support wild species and wild spaces work! Postings received by the 25th of the month will appear in the newsletter that comes out at the beginning of the following month (e.g., Postings received by March 25 will be in a newsletter sent on the first week of April).

• Sign up to volunteer
• Submit a volunteer need posting (for Nature Network groups) 
• Read more and see past newsletters

Conservation Awards- Last Chance to Nominate!

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to recognize a deserving environmentalist in your community. This is a wonderful way to show your appreciation for one of your hard-working volunteers. Nominations for the Ontario Nature Conservation Awards closes March 24.

Before You Go 

• The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to help monitor butterflies as part of the newly initiated Ontario Butterfly Monitoring Scheme. The goal is to determine long-term trends in butterfly populations to understand the impact of environmental stressors and identify vulnerable species. Visit the website to learn more and to sign up!
• Ontario Nature is part of the Ontario Biodiversity Council and will be a speaker at their summit being held May 21-23. We encourage interested groups to register for the summit. The draft preliminary program is here.
• We held a limited webinar on digital engagement using Instagram and Canva and the video is available to Nature Network members on request.
• We have received a special promo code to visit the ROM during the exhibition of the Wildlife Photographer exhibit. To save 15% off ROM admission until May 3, buy your tickets at rom.on.ca and enter the promo code: ONNATURE.
• What PC provincial election win means for the environment, according to The Narwhal
• Make a Difference Week is being held from May 31 to June 8, in conjunction with the UNEP's World Environment Day (June 5). This is an annual week of global restoration action where individuals and organizations from around the world host and participate in local volunteer restoration events. You are encouraged to organize and post events in your area.

Events 

See our events calendar for a complete listing of events organized by Ontario Nature and Nature Network groups.

To submit your public events to our online calendar, email them to noahc@ontarionature.org and allow up to a week for posting. Please send only events that are open to the public and no more than three per month.