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Six Wondrous Things About Nature
Magic is often described as the impossible made real. If that’s true, then nature may be the greatest magician of all. As adults, we’re taught to stop believing in magic.…
Explore, Observe and Win with the Canadian Grasslands Project
August is the perfect time to get outside, explore the incredible grasslands in Canada and put your nature-spotting skills to the test. You could even win a prize while you’re…
Impacts of Wildfires on Lakes
Wildfires are a natural part of ecosystems and can even be beneficial. They recycle nutrients into the soil; they open the forest canopy and allow for new growth; and some…
Ontario’s Endangered Species Under Attack
To protect endangered species we also need to protect the habitat they rely upon. That’s a pretty basic idea. To protect a forest bird, we need to protect the forest…
Snapshot of the Blanding’s Turtle’s Current Situation
In today’s age of technology, community science has never been more accessible. With a standard smartphone, you’ve got access to a digital camera and a GPS — add an internet…
Feature Plant: Wild Bergamot
Part of the mint family, Wild Bergamot is a hardy perennial found across much of Canada. Its scientific name, Monarda fistulosa, honours the 16th century Spanish physician botanist Nicolas Bautista…
Transformers: Caterpillars in Disguise
As the seasons transition from spring to summer, we will start to see young caterpillars emerge from eggs in late May. It’s important to note that not all overwinter as…
13 Dos and Dont’s to Creating a Pond That Animals Will Benefit From
By April Overall Adding a pond to your backyard can be a stunning addition. It can even add property value to your home! But did you know that it can…
Lawn options in a wildlife-friendly garden
Many people are thinking about modifying their lawns, to either help pollinators, save grass cutting time or reduce/eliminate the fuel and emissions associated with lawn mowers. But we’ve all got…
WILD Spaces: Community Connection
Just joining in now? Check out the first blog in this journey: Connect and Learn Plant Recipients Have Been Chosen! Thank you to every school that applied for free native…
