Bird Watching – A Healthy, Happy Hobby
Imagine a bounty of meadows and marshes, winding rivers and rushing streams, lush forests and hilly fields, right in your own backyard. Driving slowly or walking along winding country roads,…
Reflections of Nature 2021
The past two years have seen an explosion in the number of people heading outdoors for recreation, fitness, entertainment and socializing. Indeed, rush outdoors felt like a matter of survival,…
Flooded with Hope for Salmon
The devastating floods in British Columbia have shattered roads, homes, businesses and communities. But they have also raised hopes that together we can build back better, prioritizing not just how…
How to Help Wildlife at Home
We all want to make a difference in some way. But when you think about it, we are. Every single choice we make has an impact, for better or for…
Sparking Curiosity Through Loose Parts Play in Winter
Family Day is coming up and there’s no better time to get outside and play! As part of our series of at-home WILD Family Nature Club activities, we invite you…
The Beauty of Brush Piles
What may be an eye-sore for us, is a home for wildlife. This winter, Canada’s wildlife will not only be searching for the rich, fatty cuisine supplied by your feeder,…
A Taste of Things to Come
Are you thinking ahead of all there is to come? You’re not alone. Let’s dive in and discover animals that think of the future. Chickadees When you rely on 10kcal…
How Do Freshwater Turtles Survive a Canadian Winter?
Many birds fly south to avoid the long, cold Canadian winter. Turtles don’t have that option. They also can’t remain active in winter because they are ectotherms (cold-blooded), hence their…
Are Reindeer and Caribou the Same Animals?
Don’t worry…it’s all in the family. The good news. Rudolph’s got family right here in Canada. The bad news. They’re not siblings. Researchers mapped the genetic diversity of the Rangifer…
Counting Crows…
And gannets and swallows and sparrows and… A new study suggests there are 50 billion birds on the wing in the world. Some are plentiful, other species have dwindled to…
