Habitat · Ontario field notes
Why Leaving the Leaves Helps Ontario Backyard Wildlife
Autumn leaves are habitat, not simply yard waste. Discover a practical middle ground between tidy pathways and a living landscape.
Read the story →A field guide for the curious Canadian
There’s a whole wild world outside.
From the cardinal on your fence to the life beneath autumn leaves, discover the remarkable nature living in Ontario backyards.
Explore the field notes ↗Proudly Canadian · Made for all seasons
ONTARIO NATURE · CLOSE TO HOME
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Stories from the backyard
Practical, welcoming guides for anyone who wants to understand and care for the living things around them.
Birds · Ontario field notes
Common Birds You May See in Ontario Backyards
Meet the familiar feathered visitors of Ontario neighbourhoods and learn what attracts them.
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Composting · Ontario field notes
A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Composting in Ontario
Turn suitable yard and kitchen scraps into a useful soil amendment, one season at a time.
Read the story →The backyard is an ecosystem
A little less perfect. A lot more alive.
A garden doesn’t have to be immaculate to be beautiful. Native plants, leaf litter, trees and thoughtful lawn care can give birds, pollinators and small creatures a place to thrive.
Build a wilder backyard ↗4distinct seasons
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