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Birdwatching 101
Move over crocheting. Birdwatching is the best hobby for Canadians – especially for those that want to boost their mental health! Canada is home to over 450 native bird species,…
Molting 101
When do birds lose their feathers and why? Yikes! Are some of the birds at your feeder looking a little rough around the edges? Don’t worry. They’re not ill (although…
Rewilding 101: Should We or Shouldn’t We Rewild Landscapes?
Urbanization, biodiversity loss, climate change – human impact has undeniably taken its toll on the planet. We’ve lost hundreds of species. Can we rewild landscapes and bring back species that…
Leatherback 101
Scientific name: Dermochelys coriacea The leatherback turtle is dark bluish-black in colour everywhere except for its plastron (bottom shell), which is pinkish-white. The leatherbacks’ carapace (top shell), neck, head, and front…
Beyond the Spookiness: The Unspooky Side of Halloween Creatures
Halloween is right around the corner, and with it comes the spooky season filled with tales of haunted houses, creepy creatures and eerie encounters. While we often associate this time…
Thanks to You…
…Canadian wildlife is in good hands! We closed last year with many wishes for helping wildlife. We started 2023 with evidence-based solutions to make those wishes come true. Last year…
There’s Wind of More Bad News for Canada’s Bats
How Wind Power Poses a Threat to Bats Many of us are well aware of the devastation to Canada’s cave dwelling bats as a result of a disease called White-nose…
What is going on in the Fraser River?
Researchers have mapped out the true extent of habitat loss for salmon in the Lower Fraser River Fraser Valley River is home to one of the most important – and…
5 Reasons Why Canada Should Play a Role in Freshwater Turtle Conservation
It sometimes seems like half of the year in Canada is winter. That might not be quite true, but it can make people wonder if the Great White North is…
Climate Action – Linking Learning to the Global Sustainable Development Goals
Large-scale environmental challenges require us to work together to affect change. That’s why it’s so important for us to learn more about global issues so we can be empowered to…