Current Issue — Summer 2025
Upholding Land Rights
To stop environmental devastation of their lands and rivers, Grassy Narrows First Nation declared sovereignty over their territory. Elder Judy Da Silva and her community are fighting to get policy makers to respect their right to protect their land.
By Melina Damian
The Dirt on Gardens
Homeowners who naturalize their gardens are running afoul of municipal bylaws. Can recent cases in favour of wild gardens prevent bylaw officers from getting lost in the weeds?
By Ian Coutts
The Great Invasion
Invasive species and climate change are pushing the iconic Great Lakes whitefish to the brink of local extinction. Can scientists and Indigenous communities find a solution in time?
By Conor Mihell
Everyone Has a Role in Conservation
Last Word
By Liann Bobechko
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
