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What is the Connection between A Food Policy for Canada and Wildlife?
The Government of Canada recently announced that it is developing a food policy for Canada. I attended a consultation forum to learn what connections exist between such a policy and…
My Summer as an Insect Field Technician
I grew up on a farm in North Easthope Township in southwestern Ontario. As a kid, I was surrounded by farming and big equipment, with an understanding of the environment…
Investigating the loss of 6 Right Whales
Last month, six North Atlantic Right Whales were found dead in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. For a critically endangered population of just over 500 individuals, these deaths represent approximately…
Exploring nature at the Rouge Park
On June 24th, I woke up early in the morning, grabbed my gear pack, and drove with my best friend Kiron Mukherjee to the Rouge National Urban Park to participate…
What is a prairie?
If asked this question, many Canadians might imagine wheat and canola fields extending as far as the eye can see. While this image is technically correct – most of Canada’s…
Greener Pastures
Did you know that our native, wild prairie grasslands are at risk? Grasslands are the most endangered terrestrial ecosystem in the world. They support a high level of biodiversity. In…
Engaging Canadians coast to coast about marine animal response
When it comes to responding to marine animal emergencies, members of the public play an important part. It is essential to know who to call, what types of marine animal…
