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5 Colourful Birds That’ll Keep the Winter Blues Away
If the winter is feeling rather bleak and long, just look to your backyard for some life! We’ve got five brightly coloured birds that’ll liven up your backyard and how…
Bird Watching – A Healthy, Happy Hobby
Imagine a bounty of meadows and marshes, winding rivers and rushing streams, lush forests and hilly fields, right in your own backyard. Driving slowly or walking along winding country roads,…
Flooded with Hope for Salmon
The devastating floods in British Columbia have shattered roads, homes, businesses and communities. But they have also raised hopes that together we can build back better, prioritizing not just how…
Counting Crows…
And gannets and swallows and sparrows and… A new study suggests there are 50 billion birds on the wing in the world. Some are plentiful, other species have dwindled to…
Risky Business: Death Defying Animal Acts
What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done? Maybe you’ve flown halfway across the globe for a job. Tried skydiving? Or maybe your version of bravery is trying something new at…
How to Help Birds
It’s hard not to love Canada’s wild birds. They can inspire us with their grace and resilience and delight us with their songs, beautiful colours or comical antics. Many of…
Closing-up the Cottage With Nature in Mind
With fall comes sweater weather, beautifully coloured leaves, cooler temperatures, and for many — time to close the cottage for winter. Below are some shoreline-friendly tips to keep in mind…
Q&A With Avian Expert David Bird, Part Two
Boy, did you have a lot of questions about birds! Since the previous post “Q&A With Avian Expert David Bird” was so successful, we thought we’d include even more of…
Growing Options for Edibles
Have you been wanting to have a food garden but aren’t sure if you want to go with pots, raised beds or in the ground? While it’s a bit late…
Time for a Sea Change
Not only do marine protected areas safeguard biodiversity, but with nature taking the lead, MPAs boost commercial fisheries and help lock in massive amounts of carbon. HERE’S A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT.…