Turn Off the Lights!
We keep learning how artificial light impacts wildlife. While many species can be affected, migratory birds are particularly sensitive to lights left on at night. Migratory Bird Calls A recent…
Summer Power Hour
10 Things You Can Do to Make Your Garden Grow in Less Than an Hour a Week! Whether you’re retired or you have a full-time job, some people just don’t…
Where are Right Whales Most at Risk?
The year 2017 was the beginning of an “Unusual Mortality Event”, wherein 21 Right Whales were killed in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence in just two years. At this…
5 Things to Avoid While Camping
Want to be a good camper? Don’t make these mistakes! It may not be an official government proclamation, but in terms of popularity, camping is definitely Canada’s most beloved outdoor…
Q&A With Avian Expert David Bird
Thanks to COVID-19, the number of folks deriving pleasure from the birds in their yards has increased exponentially. Not only are these backyard birders watching their feathered neighbours, they also…
A New Pollinator Habitat on the Way!
On May 18, 2021, Hydro Ottawa seeded their very first pollinator habitat. This innovative stewardship project has been in the works for a few years. Once it was determined that…
Exploring Close to Home: Become a Citizen Scientist
As summer arrives, many of us are itching to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather after months indoors. Studies suggest that time spent in or around nature is beneficial…
Best Practices for Bird-friendly Farming
Did you know that farmland hosts 313 species of birds, and 69 per cent of all breeding bird species in Canada? One of the most famous is the Bobolink, which…
Clean Up Your Shoreline — a Project Kids Can Feel Good About!
From rubber duckies to plastic straws, everything we throw away ends up somewhere. If it doesn’t make it to a landfill (where all your garbage goes), it will find its…
Make Your Cottage a Haven for Wildlife
If you’re lucky enough to have a cottage, you know how much of a haven it is for you. It’s a place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of…
