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Anatomy of a Lake in Trouble
Four Signs We Can’t Ignore A whopping 14 per cent of the world’s lakes can be found right here in Canada. Not only are Canada’s 2 million lakes imperative as…
Ghost Gear: The Phantom Threat Beneath the Waves
If there’s something strange haunting the ocean deep, who you gonna call? Ghost Gearbusters! From tangled nets to lost traps, abandoned and lost fishing gear is one of the ocean’s…
The Bottom Half of a Beaver Lodge
Have you ever wondered what the submerged part of a beaver lodge might look like? I had an idea but was amazed to see it for my own eyes earlier…
How to Help Juncos
While Dark-eyed Juncos (Junco hyemalis) aren’t a species at-risk, they can always use a helping hand! They are one of North America’s most abundant forest birds, often found in forest…
Biodiversity and Climate Change Projections
Global biodiversity is already in decline and new research suggests the situation could worsen dramatically unless urgent action is taken. A landmark study published in Science Daily reveals that while…
5 Reasons Why Woodpeckers Don’t Get Concussions
It doesn’t take much to harm a human brain. For example, you can get a concussion (a type of mild traumatic brain injury) by bumping into something, getting a blow…
Restoring Pimizii: Reflections from a Knowledge Exchange in Mi’kma’ki
In March 2025, a group of First Nations knowledge holders and allied conservation practitioners from across Canada traveled to Antigonish and Paqtnkek First Nation. The event was a cultural practice…
Make Your Cottage a Haven for Wildlife
If you’re lucky enough to have a cottage, you know how much of a haven it is for you. It’s a place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of…
There’s No Hoofing Around Here, These Are Working Goats!
Did you know that goats can be an integral part of meadow restoration projects? In June, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Rights-of-Way (ROW) Community of Practice (CoP) —…
5 Steps to Creating a Backyard Haven for Toads
A whopping 41 per cent of amphibians at risk across the planet; that’s nearly half of our slimy, hoppy friends facing an uncertain future! Among these vulnerable creatures are toads.…
