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A New WNS Video, Workshop and Published Paper!
[Image taken from Parks Canada’s video “BATS AND WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME“] Parks Canada Agency just released their newest short video about WNS, cave-entry, and decontamination! You can view this…
Camp with Care
Long weekends. Sunny weather. Open water. It’s the start of Canada’s most popular camping season and many of us are excited to get outside and explore nature. Just a friendly…
Happy Earth Day!
The Earth nurtures us. Let’s return the favour! Celebrate Earth Day by planting a wildlife-friendly garden for pollinators this year! Pollination is one of the most important processes on the…
Have you ever seen a Leatherback Sea Turtle nest? Here’s how they do it.
As the Great Canadian Turtle Race draws to a close, we’ve watched our remaining race contender, Agile Abigail, inch ever closer to her Florida nesting beach. She’s only 60…
An Update on White-nose Syndrome
[PHOTO CREDIT: Karen Vanderwolf] I was interviewed for this article and thought it would be great to update you on the work that still continues on WNS. While there’s still…
Threats: Chemical Pollution
Even water that looks clean and pristine can be seriously polluted. Chemical pollutants enter our water from industrial activities, agriculture and our homes. Although healthy aquatic ecosystems like bogs and…
The Many Features of our Oceans
The ocean is absolutely huge! As humans living mostly on land, we often overlook the fact that approximately 70% of the Earth is covered by salt water – that’s 363…
The Claws are Out
Cat owners need to think about the impact their pets have on bird populations — and not just for the sake of the birds. This column will undoubtedly make me…