From the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority:
The April 2025 edition of the Thames River Current newsletter just dropped. Find lots of exciting program updates and opportunities to get involved in inspiring a healthy environment.
Check it out at: https://mailchi.mp/thames…/thames-river-current-april-2025
Brush up on warbler identification with this free guide… they have started moving north!
From Cornell Lab of Ornithology:
Warblers are some of our favorite heralds of spring, but they can be notoriously tricky to ID! Pick up our quick, downloadable photo guide featuring eastern, western, and widespread warbler species of the U.S. and Canada so you can compare and contrast female and male warblers in their spring plumage. Have you spotted any warblers yet this spring?
From Backyard Birds of North America:
When birds migrate, they tend to follow one of these four major routes:
From Ontario Nature:
Did you know 42 million birds are killed in Canada each year by colliding with glass on buildings?Sustainable building design can provide effective solutions to this problem.
From Bird Feeder Hub:
From Nature Canada:
As Canada heads into a federal election, we’re calling on all political parties to stand up for our country by committing to protect and restore nature.
“Our economy will prosper, and our society will thrive, only if we protect our shared natural heritage,” said Akaash Maharaj, Director of Policy at Nature Canada. “This means protecting and conserving our lands and waters, halting species extinction, and protecting carbon-rich landscapes. Canada can not afford to cannibalize our natural assets to benefit the few today, at the expense of the many over generations to come. We must stand up for Canada.”
Full Nature Platform here: https://naturecanada.ca/…/2025-election-nature-platform/ (link in bio)
From Nature Canada:
Throughout Nature Canada’s 85 years of connecting people to nature and advocating for wildlife and habitat protection, our greatest strength has always been the people, organizations and communities that power this movement—you.
As we develop our next strategic plan, we want to ensure your experiences, insights, and stories are reflected in Nature Canada’s vision for the future.
This short, anonymous survey (8–12 minutes) is your opportunity to help shape how we move forward together.
From the York Region (The Regional Municipality of York):
Intermittent overnight closures begin on Monday, March 24, 2025 on Stouffville Road, between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street, in the City of Richmond Hill to ensure safe crossing of the endangered Jefferson Salamanders.
Closures will only occur when it rains as the salamanders only make the passage during rain events.
Learn more by visiting https://www.york.ca/newsroom/news/endangered-species-jefferson-salamander-return-summer-breeding-grounds
From Cornell Lab of Ornithology:
With millions of birdwatchers across North America., think of the impact we could have by taking simple everyday steps to Bring Birds Back. Here’s a list of Seven Simple Actions that will make a difference to the birds around you—pick one or more! #StateOfTheBirds#BringBirdsBack
Together we can reverse bird declines and create a healthier environment for all. Tell us how you plan to help.
From the Nature Conservancy of Canada:
What will you do for the birds? This spring, give back to nature with our Small Acts of Conservation challenge. Together, our collective small-scale efforts can make a profound impact for birds across the country. Take the challenge today.
Ingersoll District Nature Club 