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A Taste of Things to Come
Are you thinking ahead of all there is to come? You’re not alone. Let’s dive in and discover animals that think of the future. Chickadees When you rely on 10kcal…
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…
The Green Budget Coalition Calls for Ambitious Action for 2022
The Green Budget Coalition has released a comprehensive set of recommendations on how the next federal budget can meet the challenge of fighting the dual crises of climate change and…
Animals in Mourning
Death comes knocking on everyone’s door. But are animals capable of grieving for their loved ones? In truth, the jury is still out on whether animals really do mourn. However,…
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…
Goodbye and Goodluck, Monarch Butterfly
Today, as I write this blog, I am looking out the window at the changing leaves on the trees, and it with a little sadness that I accept that the…
Dead Trees Living
Cavities in snags and hollow trees provide essential habitat to countless bird, mammal and insect species. When cities take these trees down, usually to avoid legal liability, local wildlife disappears.…
Are Bats Starting to Fight White-nose Syndrome?
Good News for the Little Brown Bat White-nose Syndrome (WNS) first appeared in North America in 2006. This fungus was accidentally brought to North America by people who were exploring…
Thanks for Giving
As Canada’s largest conservation-based charity in Canada, we have always known that our fantastic supporters are the foundation of all we do. Without the strong base of Canadians who care…
