Fish for free in Ontario May 11 and 12 To celebrate Mother’s Day, all Canadian residents can fish for free this weekend anywhere in Ontario. “Free fishing is a great way to get out as a family to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy our beautiful lakes, rivers and streams,” said […]
Nature and Outdoors
Snake Conservation Rare Alvar Habitat To Be Restored On Pelee Island
Ontario Nature is pleased to announce that conservation work on Pelee Island will continue through 2026. A multi-partner collaborative with land trusts and researchers will focus on monitoring and restoring important habitat for at-risk snakes on conservation lands across Pelee Island – including Ontario Nature’s Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve. […]
TWEPI Launches New Birding Pass
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) is excited to launch the latest extension to their comprehensive birding program, W.E. Bird: The Windsor Essex Pelee Island Birding Trail, a free digital pass operated by Bandwango to help guide outdoor enthusiasts to birding hubs, primary sites and bird-friendly certified businesses across the region […]
Shorebirds Flock to Hillman Marsh in May
Bird enthusiasts from around the world visit Leamington, Ontario as one of their bucket list destinations each May, and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area is ready to greet these guests from May 1 – 21 at the Shorebird Celebration. The shorebird habitat at Hillman Marsh is unique in North America. The […]
Parks Canada Summer Student Recruitment Closes January 31
Parks Canada is currently recruiting summer students in Southwestern Ontario! Break away from the traditional job scene and work in an inspiring and picturesque environment. As a Forbes 2024 Top 10 Employer in Canada, exciting opportunities to work in protecting and presenting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage are waiting for […]
Point Pelee National Park Announces Upcoming Temporary Closure
To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction activity in the park between November 24 and December 1, 2023, inclusive. Public safety is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada and therefore, Point […]
Forests Ontario Plants 2.5 million Trees This Season
Forests Ontario and its partners planted approximately 2.5 million trees across the province this season as part of its 50 Million Tree Program. This brings the program’s total to almost 40 million trees planted, creating more than 18,400 hectares of new forest on nearly 8,000 project sites. “As we continue to […]
Important Wetlands And Forests In Essex County Now Protected
Two new nature reserves established in one of Ontario’s most threatened areas More than 25 years ago, Orfeo Lucchese purchased a rural farm and woodlot property in Essex County, near Harrow, Ontario. With great effort and insightful vision, he transformed it into a vibrant forest, meadow and wetland sanctuary. Now, […]
Ontario Offers Free Fishing to Celebrate Canada Day
Free fishing from July 1 to July 9 across the province To help celebrate Canada Day, the Ontario government is encouraging families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers to participate in the province’s week-long free fishing event. From July 1 to July 9, Canadian residents can fish for free. “To help […]
Celebrate Point Pelee National Park’s Dark and Quiet Skies on May 20
Come out at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, to see Steve Pellerin from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Windsor Chapter. He will be appearing in Point Pelee National Park’s Visitor Centre theatre. Pellerin will be providing an evening presentation which will focus on the Challenges and Strategies […]