Starry Clusters in the Wetlands
Meet Starred Sedge (Carex species): a key wetland plant in Ontario. Its star-like clusters help stabilize soil & offer critical support for wildlife.
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SDG 15
Examples of UN SDG 15: Life on Land in Action
SDG 15 aims to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. This goal focuses on halting deforestation, combating desertification, halting the loss of biodiversity, and protecting endangered species. It encourages sustainable land management, the conservation of natural habitats, and the restoration of ecosystems that provide essential services, such as clean air, water, and food. SDG 15 underscores the need to combat climate change impacts on land and preserve natural environments for future generations. By protecting life on land, we ensure the health and resilience of ecosystems that support all life on Earth.
View more examples of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action here.
Plants, People, and the Arts
This year, as part of our ongoing photography, traditional storytelling, and arts-based learning activities, we’re documenting the life cycles of the plants we’re growing in…
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The Wild Rose
The Prickly Rose (Rosa acicularis), an iconic Ontario native, offers beauty, key ecological benefits, and traditional uses. Insights into its appearance & vitamin-rich hips.
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Yellow Wings and Happy Ecosystems
The striking presence of the Canadian Tiger Swallowtail underscores our commitment to ecological health.
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Melgund Lake Conservation Reserve
The Melgund Lake Conservation Reserve is a pristine protected area in Northwestern Ontario, dedicated to preserving significant natural and cultural features.
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Your Community, More Active
Get Moving, Live Better: Recreation's Power At the heart of what we do in recreation is something really simple but powerful: helping people get active…
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May 2025 Update: Northern Blooms and Bountiful Prospects
Now in its second year, this sustainable agriculture initiative is expanding raised beds, growing diverse crops like blueberries, Saskatoons, and giant pumpkins, and building a…
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Planting Sage
With its soft, textured leaves and earthy aroma, sage brings more than flavor—it offers resilience, tradition, and a connection to generations of herb gardening practices.…
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Blueberry Patches Abound with Blooms
As the best part of the growing season approaches, the local blueberry patches are looking spectacular, hinting at a great harvest.
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Rhubarb Rhapsody
There's nothing quite like the vibrant, tart taste of freshly harvested rhubarb – a flavour that is both sharp and sweet, with a unique tang…
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