Science and Environment Websites

Information about the Youth Section of the OSC.

Works with government, landowners, industry, First Nations, non-government organizations and other stakeholders to develop new ways to sustain and manage our forest resources

Provides information concerning recycling and waste minimization programs in the province of Ontario. Includes related links.

Provides information, organization and networks for Ontario gardeners. The OHA publishes a quarterly newsletter and conducts an annual convention, promotes youth participation and the furtherance of horticulture and community interests.

Provides information about the environment, conservation, education and includes free e-mail.

Seven permanent seismic stations and four remote dialup seismic stations located mainly in the Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara peninsula area of Southern Ontario.

Describes the 740 km trail stretching along the shore of Lake Ontario and the ongoing effort towards a regenerated waterfront. Includes project information, maps, articles, and contact details.

Raises public awareness in volunteer stream and watershed projects.

Information about this forest located about 1.5 hours drive northwest of Toronto.

Provides smog alerts, air quality forecasts and suggestions to reduce pollution for Ontarians.

Non-profit, non-governmental network of over 500 environmental groups that focus on a wide range of environmental issues.

Information about projects and programs to improve water quality and restore wildlife habitat in the Severn Sound area.

Dedicated to the preservation of wilderness areas, particularly of Quetico Park.

A non-profit organization of volunteers in partnership with government and other agencies to improve access and habitat for migratory rainbow trout in southern Ontario.

Governs the standards of practice of forestry in the province, and lists information about legislation, policies and guidelines, membership, news and a classified advertising section.

Private sector, not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting the economic health of environment business, thereby strengthening its domestic and international competitiveness.

An organization formed to implement community sustainable energy projects across Ontario.

Information and links about environmental issues affecting the water and beach quality of Lake Huron at Point Clark, Ontario.

Protects and restores natural habitats through research, education and conservation. Includes aims and overviews, a shopping page, projects and advocacy, membership information, and an events listing.

The ORMF provides funding to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine, an ecosystem that stretches across Central Ontario. Provides maps of the Moraine and a vision for its future.

Offers tips about fuel-efficient driving, buying a fuel-efficient car and driving less.

Not-for-profit corporation focused on world-class genomics research. It cultivates, funds and manages large-scale genomics projects and the genomics resources they create.

The foundation is a not-for-profit organization created to help foster the living countryside by nurturing and supporting activities that preserve its environmental and agricultural integrity.

A diverse multi-stakeholder coalition of groups who share a common vision for environmental protection.

News, publications, official provincial bird list, recognizable form checklist, Ontario Bird Records Committee, review list, documentation guide, bird protection laws, Ontbirds info, and articles.

A coalition of health, environmental and consumer organizations utilities, municipalities and individuals working for cleaner air through strict emission limits and a phase-out of coal in the electricity sector.

Providing news and info on the Don River, Toronto and area, Ontario.

A not-for-profit organization for those interested in botany and conservation in the province of Ontario.

To protect and restore the health of the natural environment through education, advocacy, action and outdoor adventures.

Ontario’s conservation data centre. Learn about Ontario’s biodiversity.

An online field guide to Ontario grasses, sedges and rushes.

Photographs and identification details for Ontario based insects.

Photographs and information to help identify Ontario trees and shrubs.

Photographs and identification details for plants and wildflowers in Ontario.

ESO is an active society, dedicated to furthering entomology. Annual meetings and publications.

A project to build detailed database of falls listing a page about each and providing photos, physical and cultural information with directions.

Seeks volunteers to listen for frog and toad calls in their local wetlands as part of a project to monitor amphibian populations.

Non-profit group representing the interests of the diverse life sciences community in the province.

Program in Ontario responsible for diverting electronic waste. Searchable website allows users to find local depots to recycle unwanted electronics in a safe manner.

An industry-led, not-for-profit organization operating the regulated recycling program in Ontario.

Factsheets, news and resources from the Ontario government.

Provide standards of education and practice for professional herbalists. Encourage public understanding of herbs and herbalism.

Representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.