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Can We Save the Bobolink?
Nesting is not so easy for this prairie songbird The cheery “chee, chee, chee” song of the Boblink inspired renown poet, William Cullen Bryant to write a poem about this…
Lawn options in a wildlife-friendly garden
Many people are thinking about modifying their lawns, to either help pollinators, save grass cutting time or reduce/eliminate the fuel and emissions associated with lawn mowers. But we’ve all got…
- Coasts & Oceans
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How to Help Painted Ladies
Every summer, the Painted Lady butterfly arrives in Canada after an impressive migration from warmer regions. With its bright orange wings, black tips and small eye-like spots on its hindwings,…
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Nature-based Education in Spring: The Thaw
As winter loosens its grip and the landscape begins to thaw, April marks a time of renewed energy in Canada’s ecosystems. Meltwater flows through forests and wetlands, early plants push…
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Mitreworts
Mitreworts are delightful woodland plants in the Saxifrage family. Canada has two species, Naked Mitrewort (Mitella nuda) and Two-leaved Mitrewort (Mitella diphylla), both of which are also called Bishop’s Cap,…
Native Wild Strawberries: Sweet Additions to Your Garden
A beloved Canadian tradition in the summer months is to go strawberry picking with family or friends. To be out amongst rows of strawberry plants, eagerly peeking through their leaves…
The Secret Is Out
When grassland scientists, conservationists, managers and advocates get together, it is like being part of a secret club. Sometimes being part of a small, exclusive group feels good. We have…
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Nature-based Education: Adaptation
Last time, we explored how animals migrate to stay warm through winter. This time, we’re focusing on those that stay put. There are many remarkable ways animals adapt to survive…
Winter Bird Counts
This winter, join a bird count and have fun discovering the birds in your area in a way that also helps scientists and conservation efforts. This can be especially rewarding…
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- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
OK Blue Jays!
Three Ways to Help the Jays If you live in an area inhabited by Blue Jays, chances are, you are already very aware of it. This striking bird’s large range…
