Ontario Nature, a leading environmental charity, recognized the exceptional contributions to nature conservation made by individuals and organizations. Their dedication and hard work are an inspiration. The conservation awards celebrate individuals, groups, government agencies and corporations whose efforts have helped protect some of Ontario's most vulnerable wild species and wild spaces. The award winners are:

Photo: Jeffrey Reed/LondonOntarioSports.com The most comprehensive and current source of information about reptiles and amphibians Ontario Nature launched the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas publication, a ground-breaking community science project aimed at advancing the study and conservation of Ontario's reptiles and amphibians. After more than 10 years of data collection, the atlas is the most

A new survey from the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) reports that two-thirds of responding hunters rely on private land for most or all of their hunting, while half said they have a multi-year relationship with a landowner. And many responding hunters said they hunt on private land where there is no agreement with the landowner.

In honour of the upcoming epic Canadian camping season, Scouts Canada (the country's leading co-ed youth organization), is 'going to the phones' to help outdoor-challenged Canadians navigate common camping calamities. Starting May 1st, expert advice on the ten top camping conundrums will be available for free, 24/7, when calling Scouts Canada's 'Camptastic' Helpline at 1-844-SCOUT101.

March is Tick Awareness Month. This initiative, led by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and in partnership with Merck Animal Health, helps shed light on tick behavior and risks and the importance of tick seasonality in initiating parasite control for pets. Ticks, which can transmit illnesses such as Lyme disease, can now be found

Upper Thames River Watershed Report Cards Released Story & Photo: UTRCA The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has released report cards on local environmental conditions in 28 watersheds within the UTRCA. The 2022 Upper Thames River Watershed Report Cards reveal that water quality grades in the 28 watersheds range from C to D. Since

SURVEY TO 46,704 VOLUNTEERS AND SCOUTS SETS THE STANDARD As camping increasingly becomes the most viable vacation option this summer, Scouts Canada (the country's leading co-ed youth organization) surveyed its 46,704 members to name Canada's 'most epic' campsite. On behalf of all Canadians, the survey also explored many decision-making questions that are critical to finding

5,000 Canadians say mental health matters more than fun, according to Hipcamp's 2022 State of Summer Survey Camping has always been a favorite Canadian pastime, but its popularity has boomed since the start of the pandemic, and is set to reach new highs in 2022. To gain insights into Canada's outdoor plans for this summer,

According to Scouts Canada, the country's leading co-ed youth organization, the average Canadian may be surprisingly stumped by camping basics. Outdoor and camping skills are good for more than just a fun weekend in nature; adventure-based play outside leads to better developed motor skills, social behaviour, independence, and conflict resolution skills that support physical and

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to remove 23 species from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to extinction. Based on rigorous reviews of the best available science for each of these species, the Service has determined these species are extinct, and thus no longer require listing under the ESA. The purpose of