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Love Lessons from the Wild
Dating Tips for the Fellas from Canadian Bucks, Bulls and Ganders Valentine’s Day is coming fast, fellas! Need some help impressing the ladies? We’ve got you covered with surefire tips from dating...
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Six Ways to Welcome Owls to Your Backyard
Canada is home to 16 species of owls. Not only are these wide-eyed wonders mesmerizing to watch, they also are also natural pest controllers, preying on rodents, rabbits and insects. If your property...
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Mission Biodiversity – Protect Habitats!
Your Mission, Should You Chose to Accept It… Welcome back to our year-long operation to engage Canadians in supporting wildlife and habitat conservation – Mission Biodiversity! Your mission this...
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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 the winter can connect...
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Can We Seed Meadows in the Fall or Winter?
As we transition into winter in Ontario, you might think the time is over for seeding restoration projects. But in fact, this is a great time to get your seed mix planted! Dormant season seeding is...
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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....
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As we prepare for a fruitful spring and summer doing conservation work in the field, we find ourselves reflecting on what makes all this possible: our dedicated supporters. Thanks to their unfailing...
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Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge Could Help Save the American Eel
The American Eel — known as kichisippi pimisi in Algonquin and tyawerón:ko in Mohawk — is an incredibly important species not only ecologically but also culturally. They have been in decline for...
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Healing Your City and Sanity With Gardening
How to fight climate change, battle biodiversity loss and help your mental health with urban gardening Cities are under the strain of relentless heat, pollution and concrete jungles. But there’s a...
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Small Actions, Big Impact for Bees
Helping Bees Thrive This Spring Spring is an important season for bees as they emerge from overwintering and begin their search for food and shelter. It’s also the perfect time to take simple steps to...
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How to Help Eastern Bluebirds on Your Property
Tips to Bring the ‘Bluebird of Happiness’ to Your Backyard This Spring Brilliant royal blue mixed with rusty red and brown make the Eastern Bluebird a beautiful sight, no matter the season. Not only...
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Breaking Barriers: Advancing Diversity in Conservation at AWIC
The environmental sector plays a critical role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time, from climate change to habitat loss. Yet, despite its importance, the sector still lacks...
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Product of Canada: The Wild Side of Our Home and Native Land
When people think of Canada’s wildlife, moose, beavers, and loons usually take centre stage. But what about the species that only exist in Canada, the true “Products of Canada” in the natural world?...
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Early Spring Bloomers to Grow
Many people feel they are helping the bees by growing dandelions in their lawn, thinking they are the only food source for them. That may be true, if the neighbourhood is a barren landscape in terms of...
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How to Connect with Like-minded Gardeners
Native plant gardening is on the rise but still many gardeners feel like a lone wolf in their neighbourhood. And if this is not the case for you, it still might be appealing to find others to share...
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Mission Biodiversity – Intercept Invasive Species!
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It… Welcome back to our year-long operation to engage Canadians in supporting wildlife and habitat conservation – Mission Biodiversity! Your mission this month...
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Nature’s Marathoners
The Epic Migrations Happening Right Now Maybe you’ve spotted your first American Robin bobbing across your lawn or heard the honking of Canada Gees overhead. These birds are telltale signs of spring,...
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Ruby-throated Rulers
The Fierce Lives of Hummingbirds Are hummingbirds small and cute? Yes. Are they colourful? Yes, usually, but more on that soon. Are they a key component to ecosystems and yet declining in most of North...
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Save Birds by Saving Bugs!
How Your Backyard Can Help Let’s talk birds, bugs and backyards! These three things may be more connected than you think. Migratory birds are some of the world’s most amazing travelers, and while their...
View ArticleA Triple Effect That Has a Ripple Effect
Recently, the Monarch Butterfly was officially classified as Endangered by the federal government. It was a sobering moment, but it also strengthened our commitment to reverse their decline and the...
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