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We are there when nature needs us the most.

Ontario Nature has been protecting wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement since 1931.

🌐: https://ontarionature.org/
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#onpoli #environment
November 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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The best conservation happens through partnerships. Together with Garden Rivers First Nations, Algoma Highlands Conservancy & the City of Sault Ste. Marie, we're working to connect vital lands and waters for wildlife and community-led stewardship. Learn more here:
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November 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Parts of Highway 401 span 18 lanes and for wildlife, that’s an almost impossible barrier. With thousands of animals killed every year, we urgently need safe wildlife crossings along the 401. 🌿🐾
Read our blog here:
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#401 #wildlifecrossings
November 15, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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We have an incredible opportunity to expand Sauble Dunes Nature Reserve by protecting 66 acres of rare habitat—home to 24 species at risk and 41 rare species. 🌿

This #GivingTuesday, your gift will be matched up to $16,000! 💚

Donate here: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

#ontarionature
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Only five populations of the beautiful wood-poppy remain in Canada—all in Ontario 🌼 One population is down to a single plant, and now a developer has bought land home to another.
Learn how #Bill5 threatens the wood-poppy and how we can help repeal it:

ontarionature.org/the-impact-o...

#RepealBill5
November 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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🌿 Good news! Ontario Nature’s Youth Summit for Mother Earth 2026 is eligible for funding through Commonwell's L.E.A.F. Initiative — but we need your help!
💬 Show your support with a comment here:
👉 leaf.thecommonwell.ca/projects/you...
Let’s empower the next generation of environmental leaders! 💚
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Tonight is your last chance to get a glimpse of the Beaver Moon, the biggest supermoon of 2025. Learn why beavers are true ecosystem superheroes in ON Nature's most-loved magazine story here:

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#beavermoon #supermoon #onnature #beaver
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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That’s a wrap! 🌿 Ontario Nature joined @naturecanada.bsky.social Nature on the Hill in Ottawa this week, meeting face-to-face with decision-makers to call for action to protect, restore, and invest in nature.
#NatureBuildsOurNation
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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🦇 It’s #BatWeek! Ontario is home to 8 bat species and heartbreakingly, 7 are now endangered. From pest control to pollination, bats keep our ecosystems in balance. Let’s protect the night’s unsung heroes. 🌙
Learn more here:
onnaturemagazine.com/bat-guide.html
#bats #OntarioNature
October 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Big news — we’ve moved! 🌿
Please note our new address:

192 Spadina Ave, Suite 110
Toronto, ON M5T 2C2

Our new space will help us continue protecting Ontario’s wild species and spaces.

Stay tuned for updates from our new home! 💚

#ontarionature #moving #toronto #newaddress
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Last Monday, Ontario Nature and our Nature Network partners hosted the first Nature at Queen’s Park, meeting face-to-face with MPPs and urging the provincial government to repeal Bill 5 and replace it with something better. Make your voice heard:
ontarionature.good.do/repeal-bill-...
#RepealBill5
October 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Nature at Queen's Park is happening now! Our Nature Network leaders from across Ontario are at Queen’s Park meeting with MPPs to advocate for stronger protections for wetlands, endangered species, and protected areas. Stay tuned!
#NatureAtQueensPark #ONpoli #OntarioNature
October 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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🐻❄️ Enter to win the trip of a lifetime! We've partnered with Worldwide Quest to give away an unforgettable expedition for two to Churchill, Manitoba — the polar bear capital of the world. 🐾

👉 Enter today: giveaway.questnaturetours.com

#giveaway
September 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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🌱 Come plant trees with us! Help restore the Sydenham River floodplains and create habitat for wildlife like spiny softshell turtles.

📅 Sept 20–21
RSVP: tickettailor.com/events/ontario…#TreePlantingn#Conservationo#OntarioNaturere
September 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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You’re invited to meet Ontario Nature’s new Executive Director this week in Eastern Ontario!

Kingston RSVP: www.tickettailor.com/events/ontar...

Ottawa RSVP: www.tickettailor.com/events/ontar...

Share wildly! Everyone is welcome!
August 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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It’s #Caturday! 🐱 Canada is home to native wild cats including bobcats, lynx and the eastern cougar.
Once widespread in Ontario, the eastern cougar is now Endangered and sightings are rare.
Read more here:
view.publitas.com/on-nature/wi...

#easterncougar #cougar
August 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Ontario Nature is thrilled to be in Ottawa for #AMO2025 where we’re connecting with municipal leaders from across the province to discuss how they can protect nature for the benefit of their communities while supporting national conservation efforts.
#onpoli
August 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Join an Indigenous youth-led Bill 5 and Bill C-5 Rally this Friday August 8 at 1 pm in Queen's Park. Share widely!
More information here:
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August 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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On #WorldNatureConservationDay, we’re reminded how much more work Ontario must do to protect nature. With less than 11% of land safeguarded, the province is falling behind on what matters most.
Sign our Action Alert here:
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July 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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✨It’s International Self-Care Day ✨

Words by Carolynne Crawley on what you can do to repeal Bill 5 – from self-care to collective action. 🌱✊

Watch Carolynne speak at our Bill 5 webinar here: shorturl.at/uoy6T

#RepealBill5 #SelfCare #ONpoli
What you can do to repeal Bill 5 advice on a sky background. Here are Carolynne's practical and community-oriented ways we can repeal Bill 5: - Believe we can make a difference - Remember we are stronger together E.G.: In 2024, we successfully defended the Greenbelt from the proposed land grave - Stand with Indigenous Peoples against Bill 5 - Be vocal! Contact (call/write/e-mail) to local MPPs and Premier Ford's office - Support groups that are actively on the ground protecting species at risk - Sign petitions - Engage in meaningful conversations with family, friends, co-workers and neighbours in a good way - Remember the importance of self-care
July 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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From commuter towns to cottage country, Ontario communities are pushing back against Bill 5 according to @nationalobserver.com. This is a province-wide movement, and Ontario Nature stands with them.
Sign & share our petition to repeal Bill 5 today:
ontarionature.good.do/repeal-bill-...
July 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Happy World Snake Day! Watch Teagan and Ethan carry out Ontario Nature’s Long-Term Monitoring Protol with snakes. Snake Week is about education and advocacy – not making everyone love snakes, but recognizing their right to exist.
Read more about snakes and stewardship here:
shorturl.at/zKkfa
July 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Sheila Colla – brilliant conservation scientist, tireless native pollinator advocate, and environmental justice champion. Her legacy will continue to guide Ontario Nature’s pollinator work.
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July 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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🐍✨ Throwing it back to May with snakes, science, and smiles! Our team trained 20 participants at McMaster on surveying Ontario’s snakes for our Long-Term Monitoring Protocol. Interested in hosting a site or conducting surveys? Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/K4t4vEYdeG
July 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Free @OntarioNature webinar - Bill 5 Explained: What it Means for Ontario's Nature and What We Can Do
Learn what Bill 5 means for Indigenous rights, environmental protections & democratic transparency. #onpoli
Wed July 9, 7- 8:30pm
Share widely!

RSVP & details:
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Social media graphic for free Bill 5 Explained webinar on Wednesday July 9 from 7-8:30 pm on zoom. RSVP in link.
July 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM