Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

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Your observation helps protect them. Report sightings of at-risk snakes: https://t.co/GE4AclsRxy

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Slithering into your feed with an important reminder...🐍

More than half of Ontario’s snake species are at risk.

Here’s some ways that you can help make a difference:
•don’t handle or harm them
•keep their habitat undisturbed
•stay alert and avoid them while driving

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Submit your artwork by January 2. Learn more at https://t.co/EztySwXjL1

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Get ready to make a splash with your artwork! 🐟🎨

The Kids’ Fish Art Contest is open to Ontario students in Grades 4-12. Create a drawing or painting featuring a walleye or northern pike and you could win a $200 SAIL gift card and tickets to the 2027 Toronto Sportsmen’s Show.

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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize and thank the dedicated Indigenous firefighting personnel who help protect Ontario’s communities, people and natural resources throughout wildland fire season.

Thank you for your hard work, dedication and service.

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Calling all young Ontario artists!

The 24th annual Kids' Fish Art Contest is officially open!

Ontario students between grades 4 and 12 are invited to grab their pencils, paints and creativity, and start drawing a walleye or northern pike.

Plus, three winners will receive a $200 SAIL gift card, plus tickets to the March 2027 Toronto Sportsmen's Show!

Check out our website to learn more about the contest at https://t.co/9Ymc0Fmzsc.

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To protect Ontario from invasive species, the government is investing $5 million in 119 projects focused on managing and preventing phragmites. We are taking action today so that future generations can enjoy our province’s lands and waterways.

Learn more: https://t.co/oJuFAFidLA

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@M1ckM1k3y @Kara_Kenora (2/2) Every call to our TIPS line where a potential natural resource violation is suspected is reviewed by a Conservation Officer. To learn more about reporting visit: https://t.co/sm6IDyn0bT.

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@M1ckM1k3y @Kara_Kenora (1/1) Hi Rodger, to report any suspected illegal activity against Ontario’s natural resources please call our 24/7/365 MNR Tips line at 1-877-847-7667. To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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@Kara_Kenora Hi Kara, repeatedly posting content that violates our commenting policy can lead to being blocked from this page. Please review our commenting policy before posting: https://t.co/nA9s77ZHnW

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October is Women’s History Month! 

Follow us all month long to learn more about programs in Ontario that support and celebrate women. Let’s recognize the rich history of women in Ontario and how they have helped to build the great province that it is today.

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The prescribed burn plan for slash pile burning will be carried out in the Pic Forest between November 1, 2026 and February 15, 2027.

Visit Natural Resources Information Portal https://t.co/EvSCDsqk2h.

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@Kara_Kenora Hello Kara, we cannot leave your comment up as it violates our social media guidelines that support a respectful, inclusive dialogue online. Please refer to our guidelines, https://t.co/927clZqiBX.

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Our natural heritage staff recently bioblitzed Big (Boyd/Chiminis) Island in the Kawarthas, reporting more than 1,000 observations of 443 species!

Curious what they found? Visit https://t.co/QLp2jGvecJ

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@Tris1178 (2/2) Every call to our TIPS line where a potential natural resource violation is suspected is reviewed by a Conservation Officer. To learn more about reporting visit: https://t.co/sm6IDyn0bT.

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Ontario hunters can help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) by submitting samples from deer harvested in the 2026 surveillance areas.

Learn more about how you can help protect Ontario’s deer at https://t.co/DIQocgkShd

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@Tris1178 (1/2) Hello Tris, to report any suspected illegal activity against Ontario’s natural resources please call our 24/7/365 MNR Tips line at 1-877-847-7667. To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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@KarlyKurls (2/2) Every call to our TIPS line where a potential natural resource violation is suspected is reviewed by a Conservation Officer. To learn more about reporting visit: https://t.co/sm6IDyn0bT.

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@KarlyKurls (1/2) Hello Anna, to report any suspected illegal activity against Ontario’s natural resources please call our 24/7/365 MNR Tips line at 1-877-847-7667. To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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We're investing $5.1 million to help advance plans to restart the Espanola pulp mill.

This investment will help support up to 400 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs while strengthening Ontario's forestry supply chain.

Learn more: https://t.co/WQIlTiSxVr

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