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Adventure Awaits
Going into this experience, I am feeling very excited and ready for new experiences. At the same time, I am also feeling somewhat nervous as well. I still have a…
A Red Tide of Death for Turtles
Since October, hundreds of dead and sickened sea turtles have been washing ashore on the beaches of Southwest Florida. The cause? An annually occurring natural phenomenon known as Red Tide.…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
- Species
The Perfect Plants for Pollinators
We’re hearing a lot about our pollinators these days and the importance of avoiding pesticides, buying organic when feasible and minimizing bare expanses on our properties. I’m all for some…
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Lakes & Rivers
- Species
The Good, the Bad and the Invasive
Did you know that the second largest threat to biodiversity is invasive species? That’s right after habitat loss. Non-native species can come from other countries or from right here in…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
- Species
It’s Been a Wild Adventure With the Canadian Conservation Corps!
Kimberly McGough is a participant in Group 1 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. What can I say… CCC has been one heck of an adventure! I can’t believe that three…
What’s In Your Bag? 5 Staples for a WILD Family Nature Club Backpack
WILD Family Nature Club outings are a lot of fun — and so easy! Nicole Straughan, our former Urban Staff Representative in Vancouver, loves to go beach combing and tide…
Homelessness – How Our Local Wildlife is Struggling to Survive
Alexandra is a participant in group 2 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. Habitat loss is undeniably one of the greatest threats to species globally. Everything needs a place to live…
Give Forest Bathing a Try
What is forest bathing? Forest bathing, in its essence, means taking in the forest atmosphere. It’s to bathe one’s mind and soul with the forest. Shinrin-yoku, its formal title, is…
Saved by the Boat! Learn How to Avoid Damaging Boating Practices
Sunny skies, subtle waves and fresh air — all the components of a great day on your boat. Boating is a favourite past time of many, but some people don’t know…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
- Species
Rescued At-Risk Turtle Eggs Are Now Hatching!
Our Turtle Eggs Are Hatching! This summer, our Conservation Science team has been conducting field work on pollinators, eels, bats and turtles (to name only a few projects!). Added to…
