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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,…
The Sonic Markers of Spring
For me, there are certain iconic sounds that herald the arrival of spring and which I look forward to every year. The first male American Robins and Red-wing blackbirds usually…
Spring Means Returning Wildlife, Including Mother Bats
As spring sets in, bats are waking up from hibernation or migrating back from their southern winter homes. Due to current concerns regarding bats and COVID-19, the return of bats…
How to Connect to the Great Outdoors From Indoors
The benefits of spending time in nature are plentiful. From improved immune function to increased memory retention to boosted happiness, nature is in many ways our solace. But how can…
Gone for good? Reintroducing Species to Canada
Sadly, wild species can and do disappear from Canada. Some become extinct, ceasing to exist anywhere on our planet. Others are extirpated, meaning they are gone from Canada but can…
Pollinators: What’s All the Buzz About?
Weekly Wild Update Feeling overwhelmed in the face of the long-term school closures? We recommend a dose of Weekly Wild! Every week we’ll share webinars, curriculum-based activities and DIY projects…
Invasive plants – What’s the Big Deal?
We’ve all heard that invasive plants are bad. But how exactly do they affect us? Some non-native plants have the ability to support wildlife when grown in combination with native…
Connecting Kids With Species At Risk
You asked for more information to help teach kids about species at risk and we’ve answered! You also asked for information on our wildlife and how to help them, including…
17 Reasons to Get You and Your Kids Outside
Did you know Canadians spend about 90 per cent of their time indoors? We need to change this stat! We’ve got 17 reasons to spend some serious time outdoors with…
Bitter Harvest
Among European birds, mechanized olive harvests are a serious threat. They are dying in the thousands The next time you reach for that bottle of olives for your martini or…
