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A Cake Worth Climbing
Michelle Parry is a participant in Group 5 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. My CCC wilderness journey is a memory I will hold close to my heart for a long…
Conserving Fresh Water Ecosystems
This summer I had the opportunity to assist with a whirling disease monitoring project through Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC) and the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC).…
Helping Turtles Live Long and Prosper
“That’s a Blanding’s!” Hannah, one of my supervisors, said pointing into the oncoming traffic lane as we were driving. This was one of my first encounters with a Blanding’s Turtle.…
7 ways to get cozy outdoors this fall!
Introduce a little hygge in your life as the temperatures dip I don’t know about you, but there’s something about fall that makes me want to hibernate. Light all the…
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Lakes & Rivers
- Species
The Good, the Bad and the Invasive
Did you know that the second largest threat to biodiversity is invasive species? That’s right after habitat loss. Non-native species can come from other countries or from right here in…
What’s In Your Bag? 5 Staples for a WILD Family Nature Club Backpack
WILD Family Nature Club outings are a lot of fun — and so easy! Nicole Straughan, our former Urban Staff Representative in Vancouver, loves to go beach combing and tide…
Homelessness – How Our Local Wildlife is Struggling to Survive
Alexandra is a participant in group 2 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. Habitat loss is undeniably one of the greatest threats to species globally. Everything needs a place to live…
Saved by the Boat! Learn How to Avoid Damaging Boating Practices
Sunny skies, subtle waves and fresh air — all the components of a great day on your boat. Boating is a favourite past time of many, but some people don’t know…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
- Species
Rescued At-Risk Turtle Eggs Are Now Hatching!
Our Turtle Eggs Are Hatching! This summer, our Conservation Science team has been conducting field work on pollinators, eels, bats and turtles (to name only a few projects!). Added to…
We’ve Got Turtle Eggs!
Turtles face many threats, including habitat loss, traffic mortality, and nest predation. Many predators, such as raccoons and skunks like nothing more than to feed on some freshly laid turtle…
