Ontario Nature knows that getting outdoors to appreciate nature is a key element of our physical and mental well-being, especially at times such as these.  In light of the current situation around the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we strongly encourage everyone to practice social distancing. Please do not gather in groups larger than two people, keep two metres away from other individuals and keep your dog on a leash at all times. Please do not touch any railings, signs or other surfaces to avoid any possible transmission.

All events taking place on Ontario Nature reserves have been cancelled and we are not doing trail maintenance until further notice. Use of our trails is at your own risk.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-440-2366.  Please follow the advice of health and government officials. Practice good hand hygiene, keep your distance and be respectful of others.

Ingersoll District Nature Club supports Ontario Nature in their decision to reduce the opportunity for the spread of COVID-19.

Nowadays, most people know about the urgent threat of climate change – but not many are aware that nature is one of our biggest allies against it! We need to raise awareness and share the message with others 📢

Not a fan of public speaking? We’ve got your back – share this video and let Greta Thunberg do the talking 💪

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The quickest and easiest way to show your support for nature and our planet this Earth Hour (besides switching off your lights 😉).

Add your Voice and submit a pledge to let world leaders know that you demand urgent action to reverse nature loss – it’ll take less than a minute!

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Watch and share the official Earth Hour 2020 video, featuring “Rock the World” by The Script!

(Warning: Your friends will blame you for getting this song stuck in their head)

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In 2007, Earth Hour encouraged people around the world to switch off their lights to call attention to climate change. More than a decade later, the climate crisis remains, magnified by another urgent threat: the rapid loss of biodiversity and nature.

The rate of global loss of nature in the last 50 years is unprecedented in human history – and as we saw with the fires in the Amazon and most recently, in Australia, it’s only getting worse. 😢

For the city folks out there, we get it – nature and the outdoors aren’t really in your backyard, and the buildings around you aren’t on fire so why care, right? Wrong!

We may not always realize it, but nature has a critical role in almost every aspect of our lives. From the water we drink, the air we breathe, the food we eat – that’s right, no nature means no pizza or chocolate 😯 – and even the sports we play, nature is critical to our survival, well-being, and quality of life!

But that’s not all – nature is also one of our strongest allies against climate change, which could affect one billion people by 2050.

This Earth Hour, you have the power to spread awareness in your community on the importance of celebrating, protecting, and restoring nature.

Learn more.