Expand Protected Areas

The Government of Ontario has not committed to protecting 30 percent of its lands and waters by 2030 (30×30) despite the Canadian and international commitments. Additionally, Ontario received a failing grade on progress to protect land and water compared to other jurisdictions in Canada. 

Expanding protected areas is an important way to halt biodiversity loss and adapt to the effects of climate change. Ontarians overwhelmingly support (86%) the creation of more protected areas. Join us in asking the province to protect more of our lands and waters.

Trail Opening in Goderich

Join Ontario Nature and Huron Bruce Nature in celebrating the grand opening of the George G. Newton Nature Reserve trail on Saturday, May 10th . The newly improved trail now features gentler gradients, making it more accessible to visitors.

Expert guides will lead you along the revitalized trail system, offering a unique opportunity to explore the enhanced network while learning about the diverse flora and fauna that call the nature reserve home.

Guided Tour on the Bruce Trail

Join us at Wilfrid G. Crozier Nature Reserve in Halton region on Saturday, June 14th  for a hike along the Bruce Trail. We’ll learn about the world of odonates (dragonflies and damselflies), birds and experience the rich biodiversity found along the Niagara Escarpment. This property is part of the Halton Forest North, a provincially significant Area of Natural and Scientific Interest.

Join Us for a BioBlitz at Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve!

You’re invited to a BioBlitz at our Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve on Saturday, May 31st to identify the diverse flora and fauna on this property! Designated as an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest, Kinghurst Forest encompasses 356 hectares of mature maple-beech forest that is a rare example of pre-settlement woodlands in southern Ontario. This is a fantastic opportunity for novice naturalists and individuals interested in the local flora and fauna to have a hands-on learning experience with knowledgeable field naturalists.

Atlas-3 2025 Square Bashes Registration Open

Square Bashes are multi-day events that bring breeding bird atlassers together to camp in and atlas near provincial parks, with the goal of covering coverage gaps. Thank you to Ontario Parks for generously providing free camping to Square Bash participants. We have three great events lined up this year which will be fun for atlassers of all levels of experience!

• Register for the Grey-Bruce Square Bash – Friday, May 23 to Wednesday, May 28. This event is a convenient trip for London, Guelph, Kitchener, Hamilton and GTA atlassers.
• Register for the Silent Lake Square Bash – Friday, May 30 to Wednesday, June 4. This event is a convenient trip for Peterborough, Barrie, Kingston and GTA atlassers.
• Register for the Bonnechere Square Bash – Friday, June 6 to Wednesday, June 11. This event is convenient for Ottawa, Kingston and Peterborough area atlassers.

Please do not contact the parks about these events as all arrangements are made through the Atlas-3 office.

Take Action for Wetlands

Wetlands in your community and across the province are under threat. Rich in biodiversity, wetlands mitigate flooding, clean our drinking water and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. Please consider making a gift today to help fund wetland conservation and advocate for wetland protection.

Volunteer for Nature

Did you know we send a regular newsletter with opportunities to volunteer? Sign up to help protect wild species and wild spaces across the province! Ontario Nature and our member groups benefit from passionate, dedicated and talented volunteers who generously give their time for conservation. Volunteers support events, steward nature reserves, advocate for conservation, write blogs, do community science, serve on boards, help with administration and more.

Our volunteer newsletter matches volunteers with organizations in need of volunteers. Postings are from Ontario Nature and the 150 member groups that form our Nature Network. We send emails at the beginning of the month listing virtual and in person positions from across Ontario. You can see our past volunteer postings. 

Express Your Support for Nature in Ontario

The Government of Ontario must invest in a climate resilient future that makes Ontario more liveable and prosperous. Our well-being is wholly dependent on the natural world.

Please sign our pledge if you think the government should do more to protect and restore nature!