Contact Us
ON NATURE Magazine
Ontario Nature
214 King Street West, Suite 612
Toronto ON M5H 3S6
Tel: 416-444-8419
Toll free: 1-800-440-2366
Fax: 416-444-9866
onnature@ontarionature.org
Editor
Victoria Foote
Tel: 416-444-8419 ext. 238
victoriaf@ontarionature.org
Advertising sales
Jeff Yamaguchi
Tel: 905-796-7931 ext. 23
Fax: 905-454-9671
jyamaguchi@promediacommunications.com
Queries
Writers’ Guidelines
Content: We publish feature articles on all aspects of natural history, conservation and the environment in Ontario: stories about plants and animals, wildlife research, parks and wilderness areas, and environmental issues. ON Nature also runs profiles of Ontario people who are involved in some aspect of conservation or environmental work. “Being There” runs first-person accounts of soft wilderness adventures in Ontario (canoeing, hiking, back-country skiing, birding trips). These articles must be about a destination in Ontario. “Urban Nature” runs articles on environmental/conservation concerns unique to urban areas. “Last Word” runs short, one-page opinion pieces.
We rarely accept articles with a national or an international scope. We do not publish poetry or fiction.
Rights: First Canadian serial rights
Focus & Style: We’re looking for tightly focused articles that offer an interesting theme and a fresh outlook. Stories should contain in-depth information presented in a lively and accessible style.
Sample Copy: Please be familiar with the magazine before submitting ideas. To obtain a sample copy send a cheque or money order for $9.49 to Ontario Nature, with your request for a back issue. This price includes cost of the magazine, postage and handling and taxes. Payable to Ontario Nature.
Payment: Our rates compare to trade magazines. Payment is 30-days after acceptance.
Proposals: Make queries by emailing the editor, Victoria Foote.
Photographer’s Guidelines
What we publish: A full range of articles about wildlife, parks, wilderness areas, environment issues, and nature-related activities. Most of our articles are purchased from freelance writers and are illustrated from freelance photographers’ stock. For the most part, photos only of Ontario species and locations are relevant.
We use 35mm and 2″ colour transparencies, as well as black and white prints.
We also use digital images submitted in a jpeg format to victoriaf@ontarionature.org. For reproduction purposes, digital images should be a high resolution (600dpi).
We will not knowingly publish any photo obtained by the harassment of wildlife or by the destructive grooming or pruning of habitat.
To Obtain a Sample Copy: Send a cheque or money order for $9.49 to Ontario Nature with your request for a back issue. This price includes cost of the magazine, postage and handling and taxes.
How to Submit: Please submit a selection of your work. Include a stock list if you have one. Send your submission to Victoria Foote at Ontario Nature. Include a SASE; if you require return by registered mail, include sufficient postage. Submit slides in plastic slide sheets, protected by cardboard. Label all photos with your name and the subject matter. In looking over submissions, we note a photographer’s strengths, as well as images that we might be able to use in the future. While every reasonable care is taken, we cannot be held responsible for loss of, or damage to, unsolicited material.
Inquiries: Victoria Foote, Editor (416) 444-8419 ext. 238.
