Current Issue — Winter 2025
The Ma’iingan Way
A study in northern Ontario has revealed between wolves, habitat connectivity and humans on the land – highlighting the power of collaboration in conservation.
By Andrés Jiménez Monge
The Vanishing Icon
Boreal caribou populations continue to decline in Ontario. Can a new agreement help them recover?
By Conor Mihell
Remembering the Queen Bee
The recent passing of renowned bee researcher Dr. Sheila Colla has left a deep void in Canada’s scientific community, academia and many people’s lives. But her legacy lives on.
By Carol Toller
Time to Dig In on Aggregates
Last Word
By Anne Bell
Ontario Nature is the voice for wild species and wild spaces in Ontario. Its award-winning quarterly magazine, ON Nature, is an authoritative source of engaging environmental content that inspires and informs. Contributors include award-winning journalists, photographers, and leading conservation experts.
The magazine brings readers closer to nature. Experience the great outdoors, even when you’re indoors.
Our Favourites
Ontario’s Bats – Summer 2006
As the only flying mammals in the world bats make an impressive claim to fame. Eight species of these nocturnal creatures live in Ontario.
Root of Temptation – Summer 2018
Once Canada’s second-biggest export, wild American ginseng is increasingly rare today as poachers track it down for its valuable root. So why are conservation measures lagging?
2019 National Magazine Awards, Finalist for Short Feature Writing
The Cutting Edge – Spring 2016
When it comes to grassland birds, farmers are the greatest hope for their preservation. Here’s how some enterprising growers are combining nature protection with making a living.
2017 National Magazine Awards, Silver for Short Feature Writing
Blinded By the Light – Summer 2017
Artificial light is a pollutant, affecting habitat and health of all plants and creatures – including humans. Why the night must be brought back.
2018 National Magazine Awards, Finalist for Short Feature Writing
