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Fourteen People on a Fourteen Day Trip
Going on a 14-day canoeing and portaging expedition as my first back-country trip was nerve wrecking to begin with. From canoeing and portaging for the first time to learning all…
You Know They’re Stars, but Now the Rest of Canada Will Know Too!
Is there anything more heartwarming than seeing a child’s face light up? If you ask me, it’s especially wonderful when they’re beaming because they’re proud of themselves. WILD magazine wants…
The Canadian Conservation Corps — A True Family Affair
My journey with the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC) has had no shortage of opportunities and unexpected experiences. I am so grateful! This September, I had the opportunity to assist with…
It’s not Just my French That has Improved These Past Few Weeks…
Les dernières semaines à la Réserve. It is only when I sit down to write these blogs that I realize how much I have been able to experience through this…
My Conservation Odyssey
It is so rewarding to feel as if you are making a change, influencing minds of the new generation. A love for nature, an appreciation for wildlife and knowledge of…
The Gift of Expedition
For two weeks our group of intrepid adventurers paddled through the stunning natural splendor of Clayoquat Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. It’s difficult to describe the appreciation…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
- Species
The Secret Lives of Bees and Wasps
I think it’s safe to say that when most of us hear about bees or wasps we think of honey, trying not to get stung or maybe even pollination. But…
A Cake Worth Climbing
Michelle Parry is a participant in Group 5 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. My CCC wilderness journey is a memory I will hold close to my heart for a long…
Conserving Fresh Water Ecosystems
This summer I had the opportunity to assist with a whirling disease monitoring project through Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC) and the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC).…
7 Steps to Properly Plant a Tree for Tree Day
Trees are wonderful additions to any property. They provide clean air, shelter and food for wildlife and so much more. Once you’ve decided on what kind of tree you want,…
