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Six Reasons Why There Are So Many Species in the Mix
When developing a native seed mix for pollinator meadows we advise including many species, sometimes as many as 25 species. But why? It can be quite expensive to purchase such…
Out of the Shadows
How Light Pollution Tips the Scale for Predators With the flip of a switch, we’ve turned our nights into something unnaturally bright – and wildlife is paying the price. The…
The Prairie’s Rarest Duo
Two Interconnected Grassland Mammals You May Never Have Heard Of Species #1: The Black-tailed Prairie Dog The Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) is so rare in Canada it is only…
Innovating Hydropower: Fish-friendly Turbines as a Solution to Fish Mortality
As the world increasingly shifts towards renewable energy, hydropower remains a leading source of electricity. In 2022, hydropower produced more power than all other renewables combined. However, traditional hydropower systems…
Reporting Back: Taking Action for Wildlife in 2024
Ever wonder about the saying “the proof is in the pudding”? It means the value, quality or truth of something must be judged based on its results. In an age…
Ghost Gear: The Phantom Threat Beneath the Waves
If there’s something strange haunting the ocean deep, who you gonna call? Ghost Gearbusters! From tangled nets to lost traps, abandoned and lost fishing gear is one of the ocean’s…
7 Ways You Can Create a Happy Home for Woodpeckers
A bird-friendly garden can bring joy and benefits to your yard. Here’s your go-to guide to help attract woodpeckers! Besides being fun to watch and listen to, woodpeckers are great…
What Can iNaturalist Tell Us About the Yellow-Banded Bumble Bee?
Did you know that out of 800 species of bees in Canada approximately 45 are bumble bees? Notable by their telltale fuzzy yellow-and-black patterned bodies and way of almost “bumbling”…
Restoring Canada’s Ancient Aquatic Migration Routes
Many of Canada’s lakes, streams and rivers are part of ancient migratory routes that have been travelled by aquatic species for thousands of years. At various stages of life, salmon,…
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…
