To Tree or Not To Tree? Christmas Tree Dilemmas
Written By Emma Halupka Edited by Kate Dickson Most who celebrate the holidays would agree that things would not feel like Christmas without a Christmas tree! However, as you may …
The Unforeseen Impact of Road Salt Application & Related Shoreland Development on Freshwater Aquatic Food Webs
By: Jake Knowles Far from a natural surface, the uniformity of road infrastructure in North America is constantly at odds with the elements. Maintaining safe driving conditions on roads requires …
Bird feeding 101: How to care for our feathered friends through responsible feeding
By Emma Russett A beloved pastime for many nature lovers, feeding birds is a great way to observe and engage with the feathered friends we share our land, waters, and …
Pollinator Spotlight: Bats, Pollinators of The Night
On the back of our "under-appreciated pollinators" blog and with spooky season in full swing, we're taking the time to elaborate a bit more on one of our favourite pollinators: …
Wood You Eat That? An Overview of Beaver Teeth and Digestive System
By: Michael Allen Bryden There's no denying that beavers do some pretty amazing things, not least their ability to adapt to their environment, as well as forcing their environment to …
Fall gardening: The benefits of and a guide to planting native species in the autumn months
Written by Sarah Reed For many of us, the gradual brightening of March is a signal to start sowing seeds, while the warm rains of May are the perfect opportunity …
An Unlikely Friendship: The Relationship Between Wolves and Ravens
By: Michael Allen Bryden The interaction between individuals of different species has been recorded throughout natural history. Mutualism, more specifically, occurs when two such species' interaction results in positive and …
The Wonderful Work of Woodpeckers
Snow-covered forests can be pretty quiet while most birds are away in warmer areas of the world. One distinct sound you may notice during the winter months is the drumming …
Pollinators; It’s More Than Just Bees & Butterflies Who Pollinate!
Written by: Gabrielle Pohl Edited by: Kate Dickson In recent years, the importance of protecting pollinators and efforts to conserve them, from simple pollinator garden initiatives to widespread conservation campaigns, …
Busy Beavers, Our Eager Ecosystem Engineers
By Angela Vander Eyken Beavers are easily one of the most fascinating and unique creatures in our landscape: they have impressive paddle-like tails, lush shiny fur, self-sharpening teeth, and even …