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wildlife in winter
Wild Dates to Keep in Mind for This School Year
It’s a new school year! Here are some dates to note this year and resources that can help make the most of them! Pick your favourites from these options and…
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…
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Santa’s Got Company
The Arctic tundra is a fascinating area between the edge of the boreal forest and the permanent ice caps closer to the North Pole. This areas spans across Yukon, the…
Diving into Winter
Below zero temperatures, chilly winds, snow covered grounds…. How do Canadian wildlife prepare themselves? Let’s dive right into wildlife in winter! The change in colours, the brisk air, the frost……
A Salty Problem for Wildlife
Winter driving is challenging in many parts of Canada. Snow and freezing rain can make for slippery roads and treacherous driving. Road salt has long been used to melt ice…
Helping wildlife in your own backyard
Here are some ideas you can share with family and friends, and take part in to make winter wildlife a priority at home! Keep bird feeders full and clean them…
Colour mismatch
We all know that hares turn white in winter to help them blend into their snowy environment and back to brown in the spring. But have you ever seen a…
