Hidden Treasures
Canada has so many gorgeous native plants. Their colours and textures can be easily seen, such as sunflowers, columbines and coneflowers. There are others, though, whose beauty and fascinating design is only seen…
Have you ever wanted to get involved in a scientific project?
[[PHOTO CREDIT: DEBBIE OPPERMANN, CWF PHOTO CONTEST] Have you ever wanted to get involved in a scientific project? With crowdsourcing, scientists can put their projects on the web, and anyone…
We’re In The News – But It’s Not A Good News Story
There’s been a lot of media attention lately regarding declining bat populations. Check out these links below: Click here to view the Global News coverage Check out the Weather Network…
A Video That Reminds Us To Re-Connect With Nature!
Let’s face it – most of use some sort of social media to keep in touch with family and friends and we all have our favourite electronic gadgets. And, for…
The Ferns are Unfurling
Here’s my latest plug for the magnificence of nature and all the exquisite shapes, colours and textures that are there to be admired…if we take the time to notice. Each…
Bees, Butterflies, Bellwort and Breeches
Here are some shots from the Woodland Path garden bed, in our Wildlife-friendly Demonstration Garden. Walking by on the way to my car a couple of days ago around 3:00…
Weeding out Invasive Plants
Here in eastern Canada, spring plants like mayapple and trilliums are beginning to leaf out while others, like bloodroot and hepatica, are blooming. The treetops are still bare as is much of the ground.…
The Winter Count of Hibernating Bats is Over
[PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF/NB MUSEUM – DF McAlpine in the steep snow tunnel with our trusty cable ladder] We have finished our winter count of hibernating bats in New Brunswick…
Book Review – Trees & Shrubs of Newfoundland and Labrador
For nature buffs who want to learn more about the woody plants of Canada’s easternmost province, you might be interested in Trees & Shrubs of Newfoundland and Labrador. It’s one…
What’s Growin’ in the Garden (and Beyond)
As you walk or drive through your neighbourhood, you may spot the colourful blooms of bulbs like crocuses and daffodils. For much of Canada, now is also a good time to stroll…
