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Virtual Road-Trip: The Monarch of Manitoba’s Tallgrass Prairie
As our virtual cross-Canada road-trip continues, we find ourselves in the southeastern part of Manitoba in one of the last remaining stands of Canada’s tall grass prairie. The sea-like swaying…
What to Do with Your Old Computer? 4 Reasons to Recycle E-waste
Electronics fall into the category of “Things You May Not Recycle but Should.” The birth of new technologies in computing, communication and other fields cuts short the life of gadgets.…
Grow it, Don’t Mow it: Passive Restoration for Pollinators
I live on a hobby farm in western Quebec. Our farm has forest, pasture, a pond, an orchard, gardens and plenty of lawn. My older daughter and I grow the…
Virtual Road Trip: Birdwatching in Grasslands National Park
Experience the solitude of the wide-open prairies as the wind ripples through a sea of grass beneath the clear blue sky. Welcome to the latest stop on our VIRTUAL cross-Canada…
Absolutely Everyone Agrees: It’s Time to Invest in Trees!
With the motto “Let’s Build Back Better,” Canadian government and private sector take a look at post-COVID long-term economic recovery and find natural infrastructure is the way to go. On…
Virtual Road-Trip: Trekking in Trois-Rivières
Did you see that? We’ve arrived in Trois-Rivières, the latest stop on our virtual road trip across Canada, and I think I just saw a turtle crossing the road. Join…
The Pros and Cons of Glamping
Glamping has been getting plenty of buzz lately, but what exactly is it? Glamping is essentially camping with some of the comforts and luxuries of home. You won’t be in…
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…
Cross-Canada Road Trip: Camping in the Canadian Rockies
Welcome to the next stop on our virtual cross-Canada road trip – Jasper, Alberta! Join us as we virtually explore the vast wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, learn about the…
Virtual Road-Trip: Nighttime Explorations in Newfoundland
We’ve arrived! Welcome to Terra Nova National Park in Newfoundland – the second stop on our virtual cross-Canada road trip. If you missed our first stop, you can check it…