{"id":7479,"date":"2020-04-27T06:16:38","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T06:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/?p=7479"},"modified":"2020-05-08T20:54:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T20:54:02","slug":"rc-wonderful-wetlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/rc-wonderful-wetlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Wonderful Wetlands"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Interested in learning more about wetlands? Let\u2019s dive in!<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve put together another set of at-home learning resources to kickstart your wetland discovery and get you thinking about the many wonderful services these wet places provide.<br \/>\n<a name=\"watch\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Watch<\/h3>\n<p>Are wetlands just soggy swamps or is there more going on than meets the eye? With this webisode from Hinterland Who\u2019s Who, kids will discover the diversity of plants and animals that rely on wetlands and learn about the five different types of wetlands in Canada \u2013 bogs, fens, marshes, swamps and shallow water.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wetland Wonderland\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hrkh4_SepQw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"learn\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Learn<\/h3>\n<p>Wetlands are an important part of the Canadian landscape, yet they are at risk due to development, drainage and pollution. Check out these resources to learn the facts about Canada\u2019s wetlands and find out how you can support their conservation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wetland Metaphors\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pvlfuqo8bIM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hww.ca\/assets\/pdfs\/factsheets\/wetlands-factsheet-pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wetlands Factsheet<\/a> \u2013 What are wetlands, what makes them work and why are they in trouble? This handy factsheet will get you started as you explore the watery world of wetlands.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/environment-climate-change\/services\/environmental-indicators\/extent-wetlands.html?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Extent of Canada\u2019s Wetlands<\/a> \u2013 Almost 25 per cent of the world\u2019s wetlands are in Canada! Check out this map to see where they are found across the country.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pvlfuqo8bIM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wetland Metaphors<\/a> \u2013 With this simple, hands-on activity you can teach kids about the natural function of wetlands using at-home objects as metaphors.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/resources\/for-educators\/?src=blogresource-sheets\/work-for-wet-places.html?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Work for Wet Places<\/a> &#8211; What can we do to support wetland conservation? From surveying wetland species to building nesting platforms for waterfowl, these hands-on projects will get kids working for wet places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"do\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Do<\/h3>\n<div class=\"gallery gallery-slider owl-container owl-simple\"><div class=\"owl-carousel\"><div class='owl-slide'><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1694\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-Dan-McIntyre-duck-box-burritts-rapids-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-Dan-McIntyre-duck-box-burritts-rapids-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-Dan-McIntyre-duck-box-burritts-rapids-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz-640x565.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-Dan-McIntyre-duck-box-burritts-rapids-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz-1100x971.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-Dan-McIntyre-duck-box-burritts-rapids-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz-768x678.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-Dan-McIntyre-duck-box-burritts-rapids-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz-1536x1355.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-Dan-McIntyre-duck-box-burritts-rapids-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz-530x468.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class='owl-slide'><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-grandfather-boy-duck-box-wetlands-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-grandfather-boy-duck-box-wetlands-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-grandfather-boy-duck-box-wetlands-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-grandfather-boy-duck-box-wetlands-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz-1100x1467.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-grandfather-boy-duck-box-wetlands-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-grandfather-boy-duck-box-wetlands-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apr-2016-grandfather-boy-duck-box-wetlands-ontario-Tobi-Szfranowicz-530x707.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"owl-dots\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Wetlands are home to a diversity of plants and wildlife, including many species at risk. Here are a few hands-on projects you can do as a family to lend a hand to wetland wildlife.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/resources\/DIY\/habitat-projects\/map-your-backyard\/build-and-maintain-nesting.html?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Build a Nest Box or Roost for Waterfowl<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/resources\/DIY\/habitat-projects\/map-your-backyard\/build-an-amphibian-pond.html?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Build an Amphibian Pond<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/turtles\/?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Help the Turtles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"outside\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Get Outside<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-standard wp-image-6446\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/chris-wl-bug-net-binoculars-wetland-1100x640.jpg\" alt=\"Looking for turtles in the wetland\" width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While\u00a0we all\u00a0continue to follow\u00a0physical\u00a0distancing guidelines,\u00a0it is\u00a0still\u00a0possible to\u00a0enjoy some time outside! We have three\u202fsimple\u202factivities\u202fyou can\u202fdo with\u202fkids\u202fto search for signs of wet places\u00a0in\u00a0your own\u00a0neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Look<\/strong> for something that might be a water source for wildlife. It could be big or small.<\/li>\n<li>Close your eyes \u2013 what kinds of nature smells can you <strong>smell<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using a muffin tin<\/strong>, make mud muffins and mud creations by placing wet soils in the tin and decorating them with items you find in nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Don\u2019t miss a Weekly Wild update! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/reconnecting-canadians\/?src=blog\"><u>Sign up for free<\/u><\/a> at the Canadian Wildlife Federation\u2019s Reconnecting Canadians.<\/h4>\n<p><strong>How did activities go? Did you hit a snag or get wonderful results? Share with us in the comments.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Interested in learning more about wetlands? Let\u2019s dive in! 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