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Guardians of Canada’s Grasslands
I didn’t grow up on the prairies, but as a kid I dreamed that I did. I read about life in the “wild west” and watched the movies. In my…
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Backyard Bat-friendly
Did you know that Canada has 19 different kinds of bats? They’re some of nature’s best pest controllers, munching on insects like moths and mosquitoes. Sadly, they’re facing serious challenges…
20 Million iNaturalist.ca Observations and Counting
A landmark moment for iNaturalist.ca and Canadian biodiversity This August, iNaturalist Canada (iNaturalist.ca) has officially surpassed a monumental milestone: 20 million wildlife observations from across the country! That’s 20 million…
Nature-based Education: Trees, Leaves & Seeds
As leaves change and seeds spread, fall becomes a living classroom full of learning opportunities. Whether you’re in a kindergarten class or a high school lab, nature-based learning can ground…
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…
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…
Give Forest Bathing a Try
What is forest bathing? Forest bathing, in its essence, means taking in the forest atmosphere. It’s to bathe one’s mind and soul with the forest. Shinrin-yoku, its formal title, is…
Help Wildlife in Small Spaces
Just because your outdoor space is small, it doesn’t mean you can’t bring nature to you and support our wild neighbours. Here are some ways you can enhance your yard,…
5 Ways to Help Great Blue Herons at the Cottage
Canada is home to some incredible wildlife, but few species are as striking as the Great Blue Heron. If you’ve ever spotted one silently stalking the shoreline or taking flight…
Gender (Non)Binary in Wildlife
Celebrating Pride Month With a Nonbinary Deep Dive Pride Month is a celebration and commemoration of 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, culture, and a memorialization of the protests both past and present to…
