The blue racer snake, an endangered species within Ontario and only found on Pelee Island within Canada, uses open habitats with cover objects such as logs or brush piles to thermoregulate, forage, nest, move through the landscape and seek refuge. On Pelee Island, these spaces have been greatly reduced, and to address the threat of habitat loss, staff from Ontario Nature have been working to restore these spaces for the blue racer and many other rare species found on Stone Road Alvar Nature Rese

The provincial government is using its Budget Bill to push through the biggest overhaul of Conservation Authorities in 80 years — cutting 36 local Authorities down to just seven and handing control to a new provincial agency run by political appointees. This risks increased flooding, weaker local oversight, and sidelining the science-based expertise that keeps our communities safe. For decades, Conservation Authorities have protected our water, reduced flood risks, and cared for natural areas cl

Nature Guardians Youth Program

Sydenham River Nature Reserve