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5 Reasons Why Woodpeckers Don’t Get Concussions
It doesn’t take much to harm a human brain. For example, you can get a concussion (a type of mild traumatic brain injury) by bumping into something, getting a blow…
Nature-based Education: Migration
As the crisp air signals the end of fall and the approach of winter, many wildlife species begin their seasonal journey. Whether it’s birds soaring overhead, caribou trekking across the…
Nature-based Education in Fall: Nocturnal Wildlife
As the daytime get shorter and the nights grow longer, fall offers a perfect opportunity to explore the hidden world of nocturnal wildlife. Across all ages and classrooms, nature-based learning…
Guardians of Canada’s Grasslands
I didn’t grow up on the prairies, but as a kid I dreamed that I did. I read about life in the “wild west” and watched the movies. In my…
Grassland Birds are Declining – Insects Could be the Reason
In the last 50 years, bird populations that live in Canada’s prairies have declined by 60 per cent. Given the size of these populations, this means that millions of birds…
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Backyard Bat-friendly
Did you know that Canada has 19 different kinds of bats? They’re some of nature’s best pest controllers, munching on insects like moths and mosquitoes. Sadly, they’re facing serious challenges…
Nature-based Education: Trees, Leaves & Seeds
As leaves change and seeds spread, fall becomes a living classroom full of learning opportunities. Whether you’re in a kindergarten class or a high school lab, nature-based learning can ground…
A Triple Effect That Has a Ripple Effect
Recently, the Monarch Butterfly was officially classified as Endangered by the federal government. It was a sobering moment, but it also strengthened our commitment to reverse their decline and the…
Mission Biodiversity – Intercept Invasive Species!
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It… Welcome back to our year-long operation to engage Canadians in supporting wildlife and habitat conservation – Mission Biodiversity! Your mission this month…
How to Help Eastern Bluebirds on Your Property
Tips to Bring the ‘Bluebird of Happiness’ to Your Backyard This Spring Brilliant royal blue mixed with rusty red and brown make the Eastern Bluebird a beautiful sight, no matter…
