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The Coolest Contest This Winter
There’s nothing quite like a sheet of outdoor ice to bring out your inner Canadian. Whether it’s a naturally frozen pond or a lovingly groomed community rink, outdoor skating in…
What if Our Canadian Winter…Disappeared?
No more snow. No more below zero temperatures. It would mean a radical change for both human life and wildlife in Canada. The simple fact is Canadian winters marked by…
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Working on a winter science project not long ago, my team was struggling to find the groups of elk we needed for the study. Elk were around, but well hidden…
6 Things You Should Do to Help Squirrels in Your Backyard
Squirrels. You either think they’re adorable or a nuisance. I’m not sure why squirrels are so polarizing but they really are! If you fall into the “they’re so cute!” camp,…
Winter Exploration: On the Right Track
Winter can be a great time to get outside and use iNaturalist Canada. Although many people assume most species are hibernating there is a surprising amount of wildlife to encounter.…
Discovering the World of Animal Tracks
Getting Started Identifying tracks to the species level is much easier if you first look for certain clues. Those clues are not usually found in the track. Only one in…
An Hour With Nature
Have you ever found yourself questioning how long it’s been since you had a healthy dose of the outdoors? It’s easy to binge watch the latest craze on Netflix or…
Walking in a Winter Wonderland: The Benefits of Canadian Winters
Over 500,000 Canadian snowbirds migrate south to warmer climes each year in a valiant attempt to escape Canadian winter cold. That leaves the rest of us – approximately 37 million…
February is For Love and Family
For such a short month, February sure incorporates a lot of diverse celebratory days for Canadians across the country to enjoy. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): the annual prediction of spring’s…
Get Outside This Winter — For the Health of It!
Hibernating all winter is not exactly the best way to feel a shared connection to wildlife. When temperatures drop below zero, it’s certainly tempting to let your love of the…
