Current Issue — Spring 2025

As the Dragon Flies, ON Nature, Spring 2025, https://catalog.ontarionature.org/spring-2025/page/18-19, green darner dragonfly, green darner dragonflies, wildlife tracking, migration tracking

As the Dragon Flies

The annual migration of common green darner dragonflies is less understood than that of monarch butterflies, but scientists are starting to discover just how epic these insects’ journeys are.

By Brian Banks

Adapt or Perish

With threats to forests multiplying, Ontario researchers are seeking ways to keep the woods resilient. Can forests adapt in time to stay ahead of climate change?

By Jade Prévost-Manuel

Adapt or Perish, Adaptive Silviculture, white pine, forests, climate change, ON Nature magazine, Spring 2025
Ribbons of Green, https://catalog.ontarionature.org/spring-2025/page/28-29, Hamilton, Burling, corridor, eco passageway, connected natural systems, conservation partnerships, biodiversity, watersheds, integrity, ecotourism, fresh air, healthier environments

Ribbons of Green

A natural corridor from Hamilton’s Cootes Paradise to the Niagara Escarpment shows the biodiversity benefits of connected habitat—and of conservation partnerships.

By Conor Mihell

Electoral Reform is Needed for Climate Action

Last Word

By Sharon Sommerville

Electoral Reform is Needed for Climate Action, Last Word, ON Nature magazine, Spring 2025, https://catalog.ontarionature.org/spring-2025/page/1

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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.

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Root of TemptationSummer 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

Grassland Birds and Farming Feature Article
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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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