Search Results for
c
How to Avoid Turtles on the Road
What did the turtle say when she crossed the road? SLOW DOWWWN! There’s nothing worse than driving and seeing a beautiful turtle lying dead on the side of the road.…
Ladies, the Heat is On!
Animals That Go Through Menopause You’ve got the air-conditioning cranked. You’ve invested in a white noise machine to help you get a little sleep. And your patience is wearing thin…
On Point
A few barbed comments about the amazing porcupine and what we might learn from studying its quills Surely, when the choice of our national animal was made, the beaver just…
Big Little Lies
When it comes to wildlife, we’ve believed some pretty silly things over the years. If you cross your eyes they might stay that way. If you swallow gum it’ll stay…
Herbs for Wildlife — Planting Edible Herbs for You and Wild Neighbours!
Each year I grow herbs, mainly for me but a little for wildlife, too. For my part, I enjoy their fragrance when rubbing leaves between my fingers. I enjoy seeing…
A New Threat for Bats
When it rains it pours. How can we help bats with this new threat? Canada is home to 19 different species of bats and each and every one of them…
How To Set Up a Natural Playground
Including natural elements in a playground is now considered the best thing we can do for our kids. Children themselves say the spaces are more fun. It is evident that…
February is For Love and Family
For such a short month, February sure incorporates a lot of diverse celebratory days for Canadians across the country to enjoy. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): the annual prediction of spring’s…
All My Love
Lesley is a participant in Group 6 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I fell in love. The brisk air – a chilled, analeptic voice of indomitability. The artisan sky –…
The Algonquin Adventure: A Photo Gallery
Olivia Richardson is a participant in Group 6 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I am very privileged to be part of the CCC program. The first month has been a…