Hey Siri, Why do Leaves Change Colour?
Every autumn, we revel in the beauty of the fall colours in The Land Between. The transition from green to bursting hues of red, orange, yellow and purple are a …
What is happening to our humming bird populations?
Hummingbird Population Trends: What You Should Know Many North American bird populations are in decline, but does this include hummingbird species? This question was investigated in a recent research article …
Environmentalism and Populism
There is a growing tendency for environmentalists (and their commentators) to avoid input from ‘experts’ and instead to use popular opinion as evidence. The belief, supported by ‘social media’, is …
Cattail Tales
The Land Between and most of eastern Ontario has been redesigned by our road managers and by cattails. The landscape is now mapped and marked by lines of cattails following …
Better Than Biodiversity
The word “Biodiversity” has become prominent in the press and in our daily language. What does it mean? Often it just means how many kinds of plants or animals – …
HIPPO: The Greatest Threat to Biodiversity
Every time a species goes extinct or is lost from a given area, global biodiversity is irreparably damaged and destabilized. Specific causes of losses to biodiversity are varied, but the …
Attracting Year-Round Birds to Your Backyard!
Tips & Tricks for Attracting Year-Round Birds to Your Backyard Many bird species throughout The Land Between stay in Canada year-round, rather than migrating South in the wintertime. Chickadees …
Zooplankton – Small but Mighty!
Did you know that when you go swimming in a lake or ocean, you are swimming with billions upon billions of microscopic creatures called plankton! Zooplankton are microscopic animals that …
The Devastating Impacts of Fireworks on the Environment
Everyone enjoys a good light show when celebrating holidays and long weekends- but did you know that fireworks can have harmful effects on wildlife and the surrounding environment? According to …
Recreational Boating and the Environment: Tips and Tricks for Environmentally Conscious Boating
A day out on the boat is a good way to unwind and relax, but did you know recreational boating may have a significant impact on the marine environment around …