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Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) is the first of the maples to bloom in spring, followed by the Red Maple (A. rubrum).

Attention media! Tomorrow, Ontario Nature's Tony Morris is heading to Queen's Park with a broad coalition calling for the halt to the consolidation of our conservation authorities — from 36 to 9. When: Wed, March 25 / 1:00 – 1:30 PM Where: Queen’s Park Media Studio More details here: ontarionature.org/news-release/b… #onpoli @thenarwhalca @TorontoStar @CityNewsTO @CTVNews @globeandmail @TheFrankDomenic

Stepped into the “Jumbo Colon” today to learn about colon cancer awareness. Lowering the screening age from 50→45 could mean 15,000 fewer cases, 6,100 fewer deaths, and major OHIP savings. Early detection = ~90% survival. Thanks @ccranorg @NYGH_News @NYT_HP for the great event!

At a friend's cottage, Gideon Forman came across a copy of The Reptiles of Ontario, a publication from 1939 that highlights species now extirpated or endangered. Here's what he learned: ontarionature.org/a-1939-plea-to… #OntarioNature #EndangeredSpecies

Power outages are hitting homes and businesses all across the province 😰 Protect your friends & family & make sure your household is safe. What’s your outage must-have? Reply below + tag someone who needs this!  Visit SJA.ca for our kits & first aid classes.

Don't forget to register for our planting event at Rouge National Urban Park with 10,000 Trees! 🌞 Head here to sign up: 10000trees.com.

It’s National Forest Week! 🌳 Explore leafy trails, search for critters, and discover why trees are the ultimate nature heroes on a #RougeNUP guided walk this Saturday at 1 pm. parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/rouge…

🍂 Autumn Equinox marks a balance of day and night. As daylight fades, energy and mood may dip. It’s tempting to stay indoors—but getting outside helps. Canada’s seasonal shifts are a gift. Dress warm, try something new, and let nature carry you through. 🐦🎿

It’s National Forest Week! 🌲 Forests clean our air, protect water, and support life — including us. Conservation Authorities & their partners help protect these vital ecosystems. ✅ Support local efforts 🌱 Plant a tree 🚶‍♀️ Enjoy your trails Healthy forests = healthy planet! 🌿

The @BVAssociation held its annual shredding day 🚛 and it was great to chat with neighbours. Safe document disposal 🗑✂️📁 helps to prevent 🔒 identity theft. This includes bank statements, utility bills, and airplane luggage tags(!) 🔗rd.com/article/boardi…

Fall planting season is upon us!🌳We're looking forward to working with 10,000 Trees again this year to plant native trees and shrubs at Rouge National Urban Park. For more info, visit 10000trees.com.

This #MilestoneMonday we're celebrating 10 years of guided walks at #RougeNUP!🎉 Since 2015 volunteers have spent 8,500+ hours (1M+ steps!) connecting visitors with nature through stories of ecology, culture & conservation.👣 🔗parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/rouge… 📸Marlene Duhig, Gary James

It’s that time of year again – Toronto Wildlife Centre recently welcomed dozens of newly hatched turtles after a long incubation. They’ll all be released back into the wild when ready! See how it went with previous hatchlings: youtube.com/watch?v=S93R_p…

“Turtles are a long-lived species, taking upwards of more than a decade to actually reach sexual maturity… In order to give them the best chance of survival, these ‘head start’ programs are critical," says Ontario Nature's Smera Sukumar. 🔗: ctvnews.ca/kitchener/arti… #turtles

This #MilestoneMonday we’re celebrating the park wardens of #RougeNUP From patrolling 79 km² of protected land to tackling poaching, invasive species & wildlife threats, they are frontline defenders of over 2,000 species. Thank you for keeping the Rouge safe for all! 💌

COVID cases are beginning to rise in Canada. While rates remain lower than at this time in recent years, they are still trending upward. Health Canada has also just approved a new COVID vaccine for the fall rollout, targeting LP.8.1 (a sublineage of Omicron). 🇨🇦

The Government of Canada will match donations made to the @RedCrossCanada’s relief appeal: canada.ca/en/public-safe… Donate to the 2025 Newfoundland & Labrador Wildfires Appeal: redcross.ca

Turtle Hatching Season has begun! It is estimated that less than 2% of turtle hatchlings survive into adulthood! Discover how you can help our turtle friends. blog.ontarioparks.ca/turtle-hatchli…

If you live in an area that is threatened by approaching #wildfire, keep your #EmergencyPlan and #EmergencyKit ready and be prepared to evacuate if told so by your local authorities. More info: getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/wldfrs…

Tips to remove a tick: ✅Use fine-tipped tweezers to carefully grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible ✅Pull it off your skin, gently but firmly ❌Do not squeeze the tick, try to burn it off or put any substance on it More tips: toronto.ca/lyme #TickTalkTO