What You Can Do

Our common goal should be to reduce, and eventually stop, the loss of biodiversity. In doing so, we will ensure that the important ecosystem goods and services that we obtain from biodiversity are available to present and future generations. We are all connected to and depend on our natural systems. We are also all capable of and have a stake in doing something to reverse the trends. We should aim to do fewer things that harm the environment, and to do more things that help it. Here are some ideas to get you started.

At Home

Tree planting, an activity for all ages.

Learn how to reduce your Ecological Footprint to create, protect or enhance biodiversity in your back yard and neighbourhood.

 

In Your Community

Volunteer opportunities exist with many conservation and environmental groups in communities throughout Ontario. You can contribute to local habitat protection or restoration, help monitor Ontario's biodiversity, or assist in completing specific Ontario Biodiversity Strategy (OBS) Actions.

Information Tools

Here are easy-to-use, online web tools to learn more about biodiversity. These tools will help you answer specific questions about species and habitats in Ontario to get you involved in biodiversity conservation.

Financial Assistance

Many organizations offer funding for the protection, enhancement or restoration of Ontario's biodiversity. These funding opportunities focus on private landowners, volunteer restoration projects, education and outreach.

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Mike McMurtry