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Find These Missing Canadian Species
Participate in This National Treasure Hunt More than 40,000 species have been recorded on iNaturalist.ca. Yet, based on the Global Biodiversity Information Facility localities, which means they may contain some…
Bioblitzes: Fun, Versatile and Filled with Learning Opportunities
By Acacia Frempong-Manso iNaturalist Engagement Coordinator Imagine stepping outside and uncovering the hidden world of plants, animals, and fungi right in your backyard, local park, or schoolyard. A bioblitz…
The CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz 2024: A Snapshot of Nature in Motion
The inaugural 2024 CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz wrapped up, and the results are nothing short of remarkable! Over the course of a single weekend, nature enthusiasts, community scientists and biodiversity…
What Can iNaturalist Tell Us About the Yellow-Banded Bumble Bee?
Did you know that out of 800 species of bees in Canada approximately 45 are bumble bees? Notable by their telltale fuzzy yellow-and-black patterned bodies and way of almost “bumbling”…
Get Ready for the 2024 City Nature Challenge!
With spring just around the corner, nature enthusiasts, scientists and curious minds alike gear up for an exhilarating event — the City Nature Challenge 2024. This annual global event — born…
Birdwatching 101
Move over crocheting. Birdwatching is the best hobby for Canadians – especially for those that want to boost their mental health! Canada is home to over 450 native bird species,…
Beyond the Spookiness: The Unspooky Side of Halloween Creatures
Halloween is right around the corner, and with it comes the spooky season filled with tales of haunted houses, creepy creatures and eerie encounters. While we often associate this time…
The Sixth Extinction. It’s Here
Have You Heard of the Sixth Extinction? And What Can We Do? Extinction — a daunting word most of us have heard since childhood. We all know what it meant…
60 Thousand Turtle Observations!
Shell yeah, we have more than 60,000 uploaded observations on iNaturalist Canada! iNaturalist Canada is a powerful community science platform that allows people across the country to record the native…
How to Protect a Wetland With a Photograph
Did you know that one photograph could protect a wetland and all the species that depend upon it? If you submit a photo of a Blanding’s Turtle in Ontario to…
