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2018
Make a Splash! Fish-focused Activities for Kids
School may be drawing to a close later this month, but as a parent or teacher, you can still make a splash at home with these fish-focused learning activities! Kids…
Hunting for the Elusive Western Chorus Frog
Length: 2-3 centimetres Weight: 1 gram Status: Threatened in Canada Meet the Western Chorus Frog This small frog with a big voice is one of the first frog species to…
Discover Your Path to the Ocean
No matter where you live in Canada, you are connected to the ocean. As water flows toward the sea it passes through a network of streams, ponds, marshes, lakes and…
Environment Week: Your Connection to Nature
What is your connection to nature? Whether it’s time spent in a backyard hideaway or family trips to one of Canada’s iconic parks, our personal connections with nature shape who…
Green Thumbs: Wildlife-friendly Gardening for the Whole Family
Gardening is a fun and accessible way to get outside and learn about nature close to home. Whether you have a large backyard or a small balcony space, you and…
Be a Turtle Hero
Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side. Not much of a joke, but right now (late May and June) many turtles are crossing roads…
Biodiversity in Action: Learning About Life on Earth
The diversity of life on Earth is staggering, but much of it remains a mystery to us. More than one million species have been identified on our planet to date,…
A Burning Problem: Wildfires in Canada
Wildfires are expected to rise in the 21st century, and the trend has already started in Canada’s northwestern boreal regions. What does this mean for Canada and our forests? If…
SOS: Saving Our Species at Risk
Are you ready to step up in support of Canada’s species at risk? You and your family can be part of a national rescue mission to save plants and animals…
Warm Welcoming: Spring Arrives to Our Gardens
Increasing the variety of plants in your garden not only enhances its beauty — it also increases crucial habitat for your wild neighbours and guests. The plants you choose for…
