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Sarah Coulber
Sketching Nature with Kids
Drawing what you see in a garden, park or on the trail is a wonderful way to spend time in nature. It can be calming as well as improve focus…
Wild Dates to Keep in Mind for This School Year
It’s a new school year! Here are some dates to note this year and resources that can help make the most of them! Pick your favourites from these options and…
Tips for Making Outdoor Exploring Safer
Getting outside more often is great in theory. But the reality of poison ivy and ticks can create anxiety or even keep people inside. However, experiencing nature is good for…
Warm Welcoming: Spring Arrives to Our Gardens
Increasing the variety of plants in your garden not only enhances its beauty — it also increases crucial habitat for your wild neighbours and guests. The plants you choose for…
Invasive plants – What’s the Big Deal?
We’ve all heard that invasive plants are bad. But how exactly do they affect us? Some non-native plants have the ability to support wildlife when grown in combination with native…
Connecting Kids With Species At Risk
You asked for more information to help teach kids about species at risk and we’ve answered! You also asked for information on our wildlife and how to help them, including…
Cold Weather Kids
Winter is nearly here, which means no matter where you live in Canada, the temperatures are going to drop. Granted, winter temperatures in Canada can range anywhere from 5°C to…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
Helping Nature one Photo at a Time
Do you see interesting wildlife at home or in nature? Have you ever encountered a plant or animal that you are curious about but couldn’t identify? If you wish to…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
Give Butterflies a Place to Drink
Interest in butterfly gardening is on the rise. It’s a good thing, too, as it is an important way to help butterflies and other pollinators. But did you know that…
5 Activities to Do With Trees
When you have the chance to look at a tree with a child, or even by yourself for that matter, there are many ways you can focus your attention. You…
