Help Ontario Track Invasive Species!
Reporting invasive species has become easier with the new online and mobile App for Android and Apple devices. If you see an invasive species, simply take a picture with your mobile device and report it. It's that simple!
The App also allows you to search for data and distribution maps, get email alerts and learn about more than 150 invasive species. The data collected will help with Early Detection and Rapid Response efforts. The data may also be used to report on the Invasive Species indicator in future Muskoka Watershed Report Cards.
The App was developed by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre and the University of Georgia Centre for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. (Excerpt taken from the April 2014 Muskoka Watershed Council e-blast).
Wildlife Links
Ontario Wildlife Rescue has the goal of connecting people who have found injured or orphaned wild animals with those who can look after them and get them back into the wilds. Through a network of rehabilitators (government term for people who help wild animals) and wildlife rescue centres across Ontario they try to save as many wild animals as possible. Whereas most humane societies and animal control locations are not geared for wildlife animals and may put them down if you take them there. Visit www.ontariowildliferescue.ca for more details.
MuskokaRegion.com offers tips on what to do if you find a sick, injured or abandoned wild animal.
The Ministry of Natural Resources is committed to reducing preventable causes of human-bear conflict in Ontario. The Bear Wise Program teaches people about black bears as well as things they can do to keep bears away from urban and semi urban areas.
Check out tips on gardening for wildlife from the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
Nature-Watch Tools for Teaching About Nature & Science
Invasive species threaten Ontario’s biodiversity and the health of our lakes, forests, and wetlands. Ontario’s Invading Species Awareness Program provides information on invaders and programs to stop the spread.
Ontario Nature protects wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement. Click for information on how to report sightings of rare species (animals and plants) in Ontario.
Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (home of Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre) is a registered charity whose goal is to protect and conserve Ontario’s native turtles and the habitat in which they live.
Muskoka Wildlife Centre has closed its doors.
Speaking of Wildlife is Canada’s largest live animal outreach company and has been delivering hands-on wildlife education since 1989. Many of the animals from the Muskoka Wildlife Centre now contribute to Speaking of Wildlife.