Current Issue — Fall 2024
Fen Favourite
The endangered bogbean buckmoth can
be found today in only two places in Canada: two isolated fens in eastern Ontario. If those habitats disappear, so will
this beautiful moth.
By Celia Milne
Keeping Ottawa Wet and Wild
The community of Stittsville is fighting to preserve a collection of wetlands that new provincial regulations have stripped of protection. Leading the community is a former politician weathered by conservation wins and losses.
By Conor Mihell
Raptor Rapture
Some forest landowners are forgoing logging in favour of selling carbon credits to polluters. Does the carbon economy serve conservation goals or is it mere greenwashing?
By Conor Mihell
The Problem of “Too Many”
Last Word
By Corina Brdar
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