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3 Water-based STEM Activities for Kids!
Water activities provide an enriched sensory environment for children to explore, create, and play! Not only do these three activities invite children to have fun playing with water, but they…
Interview With an iNatter
iNaturalist.ca, a platform hosted by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and other partners, recently caught up with an avid iNatter. (Definition) iNatter: One who uses the iNaturalist citizen science platform to…
How to Help Your Kids Create a Nature Journal
Journals can be a wonderful way to discover nature while cultivating a variety of skills — all while enjoying healthy outside time! Read on to find out more of the…
7 Ways to Attract Finches to Your Backyard
Finches are some of the most cheerfully coloured birds to appear in our gardens. With vivid colours of bright yellows to deep reds, they are incredible creatures! There are 13…
Big or Small Budget — Tips to Upgrade Your Shoreline Property
You love spending time with family and friends at your shoreline property. It’s a place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A place where you can watch…
Raging Wildfires
How can we prevent these fires from happening in the first place? It is reported that Canada has about 7,500 wildfires annually that burn over 2.5 million hectares of forest.…
3 Family-friendly Nature Activities You Can Do in Your Backyard
The negative repercussions of COVID-19 on mental and physical health have highlighted the importance of getting outside for individuals and families. Studies show that there are many health benefits to…
Summer Power Hour
10 Things You Can Do to Make Your Garden Grow in Less Than an Hour a Week! Whether you’re retired or you have a full-time job, some people just don’t…
5 Things to Avoid While Camping
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…
Q&A With Avian Expert David Bird
Thanks to COVID-19, the number of folks deriving pleasure from the birds in their yards has increased exponentially. Not only are these backyard birders watching their feathered neighbours, they also…
