Environmentalism and Populism
There is a growing tendency for environmentalists (and their commentators) to avoid input from ‘experts’ and instead to use popular opinion as evidence. The belief, supported by ‘social media’, is …
Summary of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy Discussion Paper
The Government of Canada is in the process of developing Canada’s first National Adaptation Strategy for climate change. Over the last several months the government has consulted with experts and …
Do freshwater turtles gather together for the winter in Ontario? And the role of wetlands in stabilizing populations.
Hibernation is commonly observed in many species of animals, especially those inhabiting Northern regions where there are significant drops in temperature during the winter months. In Ontario, freshwater turtles are …
Policy Levers to Protect Nature in TLB
A recent project led by Samantha Dunlop (with Ulinks, Trent University and in partnership with The Land Between charity), explored the various policies that upper and lower tier municipalities have …
Bridging Communities Through Experiences with Public Art and Nature
Since the beginning of human record, people have been creating artwork based on their natural surroundings. From cave paintings of wild animals to complexly rendered landscape paintings, we have explored …
Warming Winds of Change
While warmer temperatures and increased storms are often the focus of climate change stories in the media, the often overlooked byproduct of climate change is the impact it has on …
HIPPO: The Greatest Threat to Biodiversity
Every time a species goes extinct or is lost from a given area, global biodiversity is irreparably damaged and destabilized. Specific causes of losses to biodiversity are varied, but the …
Clogging the Lakes: Eurasian Watermilfoil
Understanding Eurasian Watermilfoil: What is it, How Did it Get Here, What are its Impacts, and What Can We Do to Prevent its Spread? What is Eurasian Watermilfoil? Eurasian Watermilfoil …
Hiding the De-Naturing of Nature in Ontario
This month we felt it was important to share some very significant news; News that has been shared around Ontario in many circles and which affects your community, your safety, and …
Get to Know Your Neighbours – Connecting With The Wildlife In Our Backyard
As the early dawn breaks it’s first light through your window and you wake to the sounds of birds who have already gotten a head start on their day, a …