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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…
A Close Call for Bats in Almonte, Ontario
In December 2017, several parishioners of a heritage church in Almonte, Ontario noticed that a colony of Big Brown Bats had returned to the church after being evicted in the…
The Bat Rangers
A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by an enthusiastic primary school teacher who informed me that she and her students were up to something very special this holiday…
A Salty Problem for Wildlife
Winter driving is challenging in many parts of Canada. Snow and freezing rain can make for slippery roads and treacherous driving. Road salt has long been used to melt ice…
