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David DeRocco

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The Importance of Protecting Canada’s Biodiversity

  • January 12, 2023
  • by David DeRocco
It’s not only important to our planet, but to humankind as well When you are someone tuned into conservation issues, there’s a word you’ll no doubt be hearing rather frequently…
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  • Connecting With Nature

How is Urbanization Changing Animals?

  • October 17, 2022
  • by David DeRocco
What happens to wildlife when cities and towns trespass on the natural habitats that they need to survive? An important question without a definitive answer—especially considering the rate at which…
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  • Connecting With Nature

Do Animals Have Personalities?

  • August 17, 2022
  • by David DeRocco
If Disney has taught us anything, it’s the appreciation for the universal entertainment value of anthropomorphism – the attribution of human characteristics or behaviours to, amongst other things, animal species.…
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  • Connecting With Nature

Team Canada Takes Up the Challenge This Spring!

  • April 25, 2022
  • by David DeRocco
Canada is set to take on the world April 29 through May 2! No, it’s not World Cup soccer – it’s the 2022 City Nature Challenge!  And unlike the World…
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5 Things to Avoid While Camping

  • July 12, 2021
  • by David DeRocco
Want to be a good camper? Don’t make these mistakes! It may not be an official government proclamation, but in terms of popularity, camping is definitely Canada’s most beloved outdoor…
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Are You Ready for iNaturalist’s 2021 Spring City Nature Challenge?

  • February 25, 2021
  • by David DeRocco
There’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition, and the 2021 City Nature Challenge certainly qualifies. The City Nature Challenge (CNC) was first established as a friendly competition between organizers…
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What’s in a Name? In Canada? Holiday Cheer!

  • December 23, 2020
  • by David DeRocco
Canadians have a unique relationship with winter — the season that tends to define us internationally. For the majority of the country, winter brings snow, ice, cold winds, freezing temperatures,…
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  • Connecting With Nature

Will Your Town Win the City Nature Challenge?

  • October 9, 2020
  • by David DeRocco
Nature is everywhere, including in and around the urban areas encompassed by our cities. Learning more about the plant and wildlife species that continue to thrive in our cities is…
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland: The Benefits of Canadian Winters

  • January 30, 2020
  • by David DeRocco
Over 500,000 Canadian snowbirds migrate south to warmer climes each year in a valiant attempt to escape Canadian winter cold. That leaves the rest of us – approximately 37 million…
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February is For Love and Family

  • February 5, 2019
  • by David DeRocco
For such a short month, February sure incorporates a lot of diverse celebratory days for Canadians across the country to enjoy. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): the annual prediction of spring’s…
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