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6 Native Plants That are Hardest to Kill
If you’re new to gardening or have happened to make multiple house plants kick the bucket, this story is for you! We’ve got six native plants that are next to…
What’s Your Impact on Canada’s Conservation?
“Go play outside!” You probably heard those words a few times when you were growing up. I certainly did. My parents often told me to “go outside and play,” and…
Water in the Prairies
Close your eyes and think of water. Imagine waves crashing on a coastline, a babbling brook, diving into a clear-water lake off a boat dock. Canadians are blessed by water,…
Celebrating Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. This is an opportunity to recognize the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It’s a chance for…
Lawn options in a wildlife-friendly garden
Many people are thinking about modifying their lawns, to either help pollinators, save grass cutting time or reduce/eliminate the fuel and emissions associated with lawn mowers. But we’ve all got…
Swimming While Dead
How can we stop entanglement? Some might say that fisheries have not changed much over the years. Fish harvesters go to sea in their boats, set traps or nets, and…
Why Did the Blanding’s Turtle Cross the Road?
The Blanding’s Turtle is undoubtedly one of our favourite freshwater turtle species. It has often been touted as something of a posterchild for turtle conservation efforts in and around the…
Biting Bugs? Fight Back
Spring has sprung, and with its return are biting insects. To cope, try creating a haven for bug-eating allies in your backyard. Here’s how. Attract birds Grow a variety of…
Gardening in Northern Ontario
Living in Northern Ontario means sharing the land with an abundance of wildlife big and small. We are fortunate to have so many forests, lakes and mountains to enjoy. But…
Exploring Barriers to Free-flowing Rivers on World Fish Migration Day
May 21 is World Fish Migration Day. The day is celebrated every two years and is intended to raise awareness about the importance of migratory fish and free-flowing rivers. So,…
