Current Issue — Winter 2023
A Burning Issue
The record-breaking wildfire season is highlighting the gaps in human knowledge of the impact of fires on wildlife. But what is known is worrisome.
By Jade Prévost-Manuel
Not Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Tree-planting programs that prioritize the number of seedlings in the ground over creating forest habitats may harm biodiversity more than they help.
By Patricia Hluchy
The Performer
When threatened, the eastern hog-nosed snake can put on a show like few other creatures. But its theatrics can sometimes backfire.
By Celia Milne
The War on Invasive Species
Last Word
By Conor Mihell
ON Nature magazine is an award-winning quarterly that brings readers closer to nature by exploring Ontario’s natural species and spaces, and providing insight on pressing conservation issues.
ON Nature’s contributors include award-winning journalists and photographers and experienced conservationists. The magazine is published by the one of the province’s leading environmental organizations, Ontario Nature.
Read more about ON Nature magazine.
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
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