Parks Blog

Category: Ecological Integrity

  • It's Take Me Outside Day!

    Written by Discovery Program Project Coordinator Jessica Stillman. Teachers, did you know you can help your students be more engaged and enthusiastic in all areas of their learning by taking them outside? Studies show that students who experience nature as part of the educational process score higher on tests in reading, writing, and math and…

  • Everything you need to know about disposing of trash in provincial parks

    We are so happy to welcome visitors to Ontario Parks… …on the other hand, we are not so delighted to see what accompanies them. We know many of you have also noticed this and have expressed your concerns. We appreciate and encourage park-lovers who are committed to protecting our environment for the future.

  • Hiking the trails with your dog

    Today’s post comes from our friends at the Invasive Species Centre. The beauty of a hike does not need to be enjoyed alone; your dog can be a great companion as you adventure through your favourite park. Do it well by planning before stepping foot, or paw, on the trail.

  • Keeping tabs on turtles in Southeastern Ontario

    Over the years, Ontario Parks staff have created many blogs about turtles, their significance to the Ontario landscape, and why it’s important that we protect and support them. You may even be familiar with our Turtle Protection Project! With seven of the eight turtle species found in Ontario being species-at-risk under the Ontario Endangered Species Act,…

  • 9 tips for eco-friendly Halloween decor

    Many campers like to jump into the Halloween spirit by decorating their campsites. But certain decorations can be harmful to the environment. Here’s how you can create a super spooky campsite AND protect Ontario’s ecological integrity at the same time.

  • Don’t dump that yard waste!

    You’ve finished cleaning up your yard and now have a pile of branches and leaves to dispose of. Sending organic materials to the dump may cost you money and increases the amount of methane released into the atmosphere.* Wouldn’t it make sense to take it to a local green space to decompose naturally? While we…

  • Slithering into fall: hibernation for Ontario’s reptiles

    Today’s post was written by seasonal student Heather Van Den Diepstraten from Rondeau Provincial Park. It’s not just students and birds on the move this fall. As the cold weather approaches, reptiles are trekking across Rondeau Provincial Park in search of hibernacula (places in which wildlife overwinter). Researchers for Wildlife Preservation Canada are busy tracking the…

  • Considerate Camper: keep our trees healthy

    Welcome to our “Considerate Camper” series. These are posts with tips and reminders on how to keep our provincial parks clean and healthy. Already know how it’s done? Please share these posts along for less-experienced campers 🙂 We’re taking a leaf out of the Lorax’s book and speaking for the trees today! When maintaining our…

  • Planning to visit us during fall colours? Start here.

    The crisp air and morning frost that September brings get many Ontarians excited for the arrival of fall colours. And who can blame us? We would argue that Ontario is the most breathtaking place to enjoy autumn in all its stunning glory. If you’re planning a trip to take in the colours of the season,…

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