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Celebrating 10 Years of iNaturalist Canada: A Decade of Tracking Species at Risk
A Decade of Discovery and Conservation iNaturalist Canada turns 10! Since 2015, this platform has brought together a community to document and share observations of biodiversity across the country and…
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
The Spooky Side of Wildlife
Let’s boo this! As Halloween approaches, we start thinking about haunted houses, creepy crawlies and spooky stories. But what if the real trick is that the so-called monsters of Halloween…
How to Help Bats
A single bat can eat approximately 1,000 insects each night, depending up on the bat species and their size. In doing so, they help keep insect species in check, serving…
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’s Marathoners
The Epic Migrations Happening Right Now Maybe you’ve spotted your first American Robin bobbing across your lawn or heard the honking of Canada Gees overhead. These birds are telltale signs…
6 Practical Tips to Help Protect Our Marine Mammals
Canada’s whales are in trouble. Over half of the 40 whales species that call Canada’s waters home are at risk of extinction. They face all sorts of threats from marine…
Is Freshwater Fish Safe to Eat Anymore?
Recent research published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed alarming findings. “Consuming just one freshwater fish from a U.S. lake or river is equivalent to drinking chemically contaminated water…
4 Foods That Keep Backyard Birds’ Bellies Full
Without Stopping at Your Birdfeeder According to Statistics Canada, 25 per cent of 2017 Canadian households had bird feeders and bird houses in their yard. Is your home one of…
How to Help American Robins
There’s no bigger sign of spring than spotting your first American Robin bobbing along your lawn. These cheerful birds spend the spring and summer months in Canada to breed and…
Smaller North Atlantic Right Whale Females Struggle to Give Birth
In nature, body size plays an important role in different life stages, such as growth and reproduction and can impact species recovery. A smaller body size compared to the full…
