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Am I Bugging You?
It is a common — and completely understandable — misconception that the best habitats for biodiversity are undisturbed habitats. The grasslands conjure an image of thick mature forests, tall waving grasses…
Five Stunning Climbing Plants You Should Grow in Your Garden
Maximize your outdoor space and help wildlife Goodbye nosy neighbours! Adding climbing plants to your property can help to give you a little more privacy and make practical use of…
How different animals raise their young
Canadian animals have adapted various ways to ensure the survival of their young in the harsh environments in which they live. From fiercely protective moose cows to nurturing polar bear…
The 5 MOST at-risk Freshwater Turtles in Canada
Canada is home to eight native freshwater turtle species, all of which are at some level of risk. Today, we’re going to highlight the five species (or subspecies) that are…
Gardeners are Artists, and Their Gardens Their Canvases
British Columbia’s Dixie Deans has been certified as “Wildlife-friendly Habitat” through CWF’s Garden Habitat Certification program. I started gardening in the 1970s in Winnipeg, Manitoba with a small veggie garden.…
The Power of Nature and Resilience: Reflections on My Time With the Canadian Conservation Corps
As a nature enthusiast and newcomer to Turtle Island, I was always eager to explore the outdoors, meet new people, and pursue new opportunities in the green sector. So, when…
A Deadly Virus Attacking Bees
A new threat has taken hold of Canada’s bee population that is showing no signs of slowing down. Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) works by deforming the bees’ wings and restricting…
Could Turtles Live Forever if it Weren’t for Humans?
Retinol. Microneedling. Red light therapy. A nip here. A tuck there. We go above and beyond to keep ourselves looking young. But for turtles, they come by the elixir of…
Conserving Our Pollen Nation
If prairie flowers were countries, and bees their only residents, then not only would this world rival ours for diversity and population size, but their economies would be, well, humming.…
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How to Help Your Plants Thrive
Did you know that plants order nutrients like we order pizza? While they don’t use a phone and pizza is not overly nutritious, there certainly are parallels in how plants…
