From the Carolinian Canada Coalition:

In case you haven’t heard… the Hope in the Land Expo is back on April 5, 2025!

Bring your friends and family and spend the day experiencing storytelling, hands-on workshops, wildlife shows, presentations, native plant sales, exhibitor booths, and MORE at the Western Fair District Agriplex in London, ON.

Join a community of people growing and embedding HOPE in the land through the following themes:

Heal the Land

On the Land Encounters

Plants of These Lands

Embrace Each Other

All ages welcome!

Save the date and stay tuned for early bird tickets!

From Ontario Nature:

Algonquin to Adirondack Collaborative (A2A) would like your support in amplifying their latest action alert urging the Government of Ontario to advocate for wildlife crossings on highway 401 in the Frontenac Arch region.

As you may know from the recent release of our Right to Roam report, we estimate that more than 20,000 animals are killed every year on highways in the A2A corridor. These roads impose a barrier to wildlife movement. As development increases, habitat loss accumulates and species ranges shift in response to climate change, wildlife movement routes will become more limited.

The planned widening of Highway 401 to six and eventually eight lanes in portions of the region will further reduce connectivity and increase wildlife mortality. We’re working hard to preserve this landscape connectivity for the long-term function and resilience of the A2A region— but we need your help to reach a wider audience.

Sign the Action Alert.

From the Thames Talbot Land Trust:

Kickstart your day with these fascinating barn swallow facts:

Migration Marvels: These globe-trotters travel over 9600 km’s each year, migrating from Canada to South America!

Aerial Acrobats: Their signature forked tails allow them to make swift, sharp turns while flying at incredible speeds.

Nature’s Architects: Using mud and twigs, they construct intricate nests in barns or under bridges—a true demonstration of their resourcefulness.

By protecting barn swallows and their habitats, we’re ensuring these awe-inspiring birds thrive for generations to come. Together, we’re making a difference!

From pollinators to plants and more, these invaluable guides from Ontario Nature are full of information. There are over a dozen of them free to access. Check them out today.

Nature Canada has some great programs to become involved in, including a Nature-Based Solutions Program, a Bird Friendly City Program and a Municipal Protected Areas Program, and more. Get to know each other and find the one for you. Find out more on their Facebook page.

From Ontario Nature:

Two new nature quizzes to test your knowledge and have some fun doing it!

Pollinator Quiz

Birding Quiz

From the Thames Talbot Land Trust:

Did you know these fascinating feathered friends are nature’s ultimate survivors? From their iconic “chick-a-dee” chorus to their winter survival skills, these little birds pack a big personality! They’re not just cute – they’re clever enough to create winter food stashes and remember hundreds of hiding spots!

Photo credit: Cathy Quinlan

Minutes from the December 9, 2024, meeting of the Oxford County Trails Council are now available online.

Read the minutes here.

From Ontario Parks:

They can’t go south; they’re stuck in one place. They can’t find a cozy den and hibernate. They just have to stand there, out in the weather and take it, no matter how cold, snowy, or windy.

Find out what trees do in winter.

From Ontario Nature:

As reptiles and amphibians make their way back to hibernation spots, you’re bound to spot them crossing roads. Please stay vigilant and look out for wildlife crossing signs while you’re driving.

Read the entire article.