What is forest bathing? Learn more about how to experience rejuvenating benefits to the mind, body and spirit, through forest bathing, forest therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, developed in Japan in the 1980s. (Posted from the Ontario Parks website)

Great article on Dr. John Lawson and the Lawson Park Trail in the Woodstock Ingersoll Echo. Check it out on page 13.

From Ontario Parks:

Rondeau Provincial Park has over 3,000 ha of protected wetlands that are just perfect for the nesting needs of this flashy yellow songbird.

The Prothonotary Warbler is currently listed as endangered in Canada.

Learn more about this beloved species and how you can help keep them protected.

Do you know someone who might be a future leader in conservation? Pass this along to them.

The Government of Canada has announced $7.54 million in funding over two years to employ youth in natural and cultural heritage conservation with partner organizations. Nature Canada and its Work to Grow program are proud to be one of those partners!

Read more.

From Nature Canada:

Have you heard about the federal government’s National Biodiversity Strategy? It’s essentially our country’s game plan to turn the tide on nature loss in Canada.

Let’s make sure our shared values make it into a plan that will set the course on biodiversity recovery for decades. It’s critical that they know we expect:

* Permanent funding for the protection of nature.

* Support for Indigenous-led conservation.

* A real plan to save critical ecosystems like grasslands, forests, wetlands and ocean.

* Accountability to ensure all our governments are doing their part to halt nature destruction.

We know that polluting industries like oil, mining, and forestry will be doing their best to influence this plan. Have YOUR voice heard and ensure we plot a course to nature recovery.

Send a clear message that you care and that you expect our leaders to do better for our planet. And that together we are willing to do what it takes to restore biodiversity and a healthy plant for generations to come.

Add your voice.

From Ontario Nature:

In Ontario, the status of rare species can now be reassessed and downlisted for reasons other than science. Instead of celebrating, conservationists are on high alert. The downlisting of American Ginseng is one such example. Read more.

From Ontario Nature:

Did you know there are over 60 species of native orchids in Ontario? These orchids are found in various ecosystems, including wetlands, forests, and meadows.

To celebrate 10 years of appreciating Canadian nature through photos, Nature Canada has highlighted their favourite unique Photo Contest submissions from previous years. See the photos.

From Ontario Nature:

There is an incredible opportunity right now to purchase a 50-acre parcel of land and expand the Lost Bay Nature Reserve in the globally important Frontenac Arch area of eastern Ontario. And you can help!

Together, we must act swiftly to acquire this unique 50-acre piece of land and protect it forever.

Donate today!