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April Overall
Slow Autumn Days
Autumn is probably my favourite time of year. I love consuming every variation of pumpkin – pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin ravioli. Sign. Me. Up. While there are so…
Playing Dead
Fido isn’t the only one who can do this cool trick. Several creatures in the animal kingdom fake their own death — to escape predators or even find a mate!…
Green Your Playroom
Make no mistake. The great outdoors is the finest playroom on earth. But sometimes the heavens open and it pours cats and dogs, the temperatures dip too low, and you’re…
Come Together: 6 Animals That Work Best As A Team
Sometimes when you stick together you can get a lot more done than if you go it solo. Let’s explore the six animals that get the job done by leaning…
An Hour With Nature
Have you ever found yourself questioning how long it’s been since you had a healthy dose of the outdoors? It’s easy to binge watch the latest craze on Netflix or…
A Healthier Shade of Green in Six Steps
The word lawn once evoked images of picnics and playing children. A putting-green perfect plot of grass became a symbol of prosperity. But our growing obsession with the immaculate turf…
17 Reasons to Get You and Your Kids Outside
Did you know Canadians spend about 90 per cent of their time indoors? We need to change this stat! We’ve got 17 reasons to spend some serious time outdoors with…
Would You Ever Live With Bats?
Have you been hearing squeaks? Seeing bats flying around your roof? You may have bats in your home. This news might freak out a lot of people, but don’t put…
When It Comes to Ships, Does Size Matter?
When it comes to ships, does size play a part in the damage they can do to whales? Canada is home to 33 species of cetaceans. These marine mammals spend…
Ladies, the Heat is On!
Animals That Go Through Menopause You’ve got the air-conditioning cranked. You’ve invested in a white noise machine to help you get a little sleep. And your patience is wearing thin…