Ontario Nature


Ontario Nature is an environmental charity based in Toronto, that promotes the conservation of wild species and spaces in the Canadian province of Ontario. It was established in 1931 as the Federation of Ontario Naturalists and changed its name to Ontario Nature in 2004.
Ontario Nature maintains a system of 26 nature reserves, totaling 3,159 hectares. Ontario Nature advocates for the creation of parks and other protected areas. It also raises public awareness about nature.

History

On February 17, 1931, J.R. Dymond presented a proposal entitled, “Federation of Ontario Naturalists” to the Brodie Club. After review and discussion, the Federation of Ontario Naturalists was officially created and given federation status on May 15, 1931 founded by 7 affiliated clubs and 28 individual members. Ontario Nature’s magazine has had different names, frequency, and forms over the years.: ON Nature: 2005 – present, Seasons: 1980 – 2004, The Ontario Naturalist: 1963 – 1979, The Bulletin: 1937 – 1962, Circular: 1932 – 1936

Areas of Focus

  • Protect and restore nature to reverse the ongoing trend of biodiversity decline in Ontario.
  • Build grassroots capacity and a collective voice for nature conservation with the Nature Network.
  • Connect people with nature to help build a commitment to life-long stewardship and nature conservation.

    Nature Network

The Nature Network unites 150 dedicated conservation groups from across Ontario. Member groups help Ontario Nature identify and engage with local issues that are provincially significant. Through the network, Ontario Nature shares environmental concerns with communities and supports grassroots conservation.

Magazine

Ontario Nature publishes a quarterly magazine called , formerly called Seasons.
Ontario Nature is focuses on wild species and wild spaces in Ontario. Its award-winning quarterly magazine, ON Nature, publishes environmental content. Contributors include leading journalists, photographers, and conservation experts. Print and digital subscriptions are available on the Digital versions of back issues are also available via the ON Nature website.

Awards

ON Nature magazine is an authority on environmental issues.