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The Winter Count of Hibernating Bats is Over
[PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF/NB MUSEUM – DF McAlpine in the steep snow tunnel with our trusty cable ladder] We have finished our winter count of hibernating bats in New Brunswick…
What’s Growin’ in the Garden (and Beyond)
As you walk or drive through your neighbourhood, you may spot the colourful blooms of bulbs like crocuses and daffodils. For much of Canada, now is also a good time to stroll…
Back to the Basics
Have you ever wondered if there was something beyond organic, something that mimics nature even more beautifully? This eloquent and inspiring video shares some eye opening discoveries and methods of growing healthy…
Happy Earth Day!
Hello and Happy Earth Day! Let’s celebrate this special day by truly practicing a little awe for the wonderful world that is our home. I loved this Ted Talk with…
WNS is Spreading West
[PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF/NB MUSERUM] I am sorry to report that WNS has been confirmed in three counties in Michigan, and one county in Wisconsin . In Michigan, five little…
Swimming with Sharks
Guest Blogger: Anthony Joseph Over a five day stretch in February the Canadian Wildlife Federation along with world-record breath-holding free diver and ocean environmentalist William Winram toured across Ontario to…
Science Night!
A few weeks ago Donald McAlpine, a curator at the New Brunswick Museum, and myself visited Princess Elizabeth School to participate in their Science Night program. The program was well…
Another Conservation Hero!
[PHOTO CREDIT: LAURA ZIEMBA] Paige Ziemba Lee is a 10 year old with a lot of conservation spirit! After hearing about declining bat numbers and white-nose syndrome, she took it…
Breeds with Speed
The speed skating competitions begin today in Sochi, Russia. Canadian athletes such as Charles and François Hamelin are out to prove they are the fastest in the world. But how…
Snowboarding
Sweetest Tricks It takes skill and the right attitude to become the best snowboarder in the world. Luckily in Canada, our wildlife is brimming with skill and attitude. There’s…
