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Five Fun Facts About Pacific Salmon
Pacific salmon are some of the most iconic fish species in Canada. Every year, adult pacific salmon make remarkable migrations from the ocean. They swim up coastal rivers to their…
Winter Camping Beneath the Stars in Algonquin Provincial Park
When I discovered I’d be one of nine youth setting out on a snowshoeing and dog sledding expedition to Ontario’s Algonquin Park (Canada’s oldest provincial park), I was overjoyed by…
Outward Bound Expedition
What an experience! Where to start? Last week I joined eight other individuals on a 10 day winter camping expedition within the Algonquin Highlands. Let me tell you, this experience…
Marine Animal Responses of 2017
With 2017 behind us, it is a perfect time to reflect on the marine animal response events of the year, and the tireless efforts of the people behind them. 2017…
Dear Canada: Will You Be My Valentine?
‘True patriot love’ is a phrase we hold dear to our hearts as Canadians. Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to be reminded of that love! There’s no better place…
On Golden Pond: Lacing ’em Up in Nature’s Playground
I’ve always been amazed by artists who can stare at a block of wood, granite or cement and somehow envision a statue hidden away inside, just waiting to be liberated…
Putting Citizen Science in Action To Capture Canada’s “Nature Selfie.”
Imagine taking a photo of an unknown organism, posting it online and immediately having it identified by expert naturalists from around the world. iNaturalist is an online service that allows…
