Land transfers: for the birds? August 8, 2025 - If it sounds like Ploverpalooza is the punchline to a birder’s joke, you’d be wrong. The annual fest at Wasaga Beach is a birder’s dream though, celebrating local efforts which Read More
Beyond the Tap: How Everyday Choices Affect the Great Lakes July 11, 2025 - Every time we turn on the tap in Toronto, we’re relying on Lake Ontario—a vital part of the Great Lakes system that provides drinking water to 35 million people across Read More
Photography Group Highlights – Spring 2025 July 6, 2025 - TFN’s photography group comprised of both beginners and pros. It is active all year long with monthly photo challenges. Here are some photos from our spring challenges: Colours of Spring, Read More
Plastic-Free July: Protecting Nature One Choice at a Time June 13, 2025 - I want to share an interesting movement I recently discovered called Plastic Free July, which is all about protecting our environment by reducing plastic pollution. Plastic waste is one of Read More
Bill 5 Demands Action: Stand Up for Endangered Species May 14, 2025 - For nearly 20 years, Ontario’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been a vital safeguard for at-risk wildlife and their habitats. But now, after years of neglect, the Ontario government has Read More
Opportunities for Nature-Loving Youth aged 13-18yrs April 9, 2025 - Many kids cultivate a love of nature through their childhood, maybe by participating in a Junior Naturalist program, or Guides/Scouts, or visiting Provincial Parks on family camping trips. As they enter the teen Read More
Your Vote Shapes Our Future—Stand for Nature! April 2, 2025 - In today’s political climate, many of us have tuned out from the news. But with an important federal election ahead, every vote counts—especially when it comes to protecting Canada’s natural Read More
How a Toronto Neighbourhood is Leading the Way to Sustainable Living March 7, 2025 - Our local wildlife and ecosystems are deeply affected by our rapidly changing climate, with the impacts becoming increasingly personal. The Pocket Change Project is a fantastic example of how a Read More
Tent Encampments in Environmentally Sensitive Areas January 22, 2025 - The rise in the number of encampments in Toronto was invariably going to lead to tents being erected in an environmentally sensitive area (ESA). While alarming (and rightly so) to Read More
Road Salt in Winter: Are We Rubbing Salt Into a Wildlife Wound? December 27, 2024 - As the snow starts to fly, the familiar crunch of road salt underfoot returns. In Canada, about 7 million tons of road salt are applied to our walkways and roadways Read More