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Greetings From the Red-necked Grebe, Water Dancer Extraordinaire

August 29, 2022 • Lindi Osborne

Contrary to what their name suggests, Red-necked Grebes aren’t resourceful country folk wielding duct tape and wearing overalls...

Why We Need National Urban Parks

August 24, 2022 • Lindi Osborne

According to Health Canada, Canadians spend about 90 percent of their lives indoors. In an increasingly urbanized landscape,...

Searching for Ghosts: Ghost Gear Research, Retrieval, and Prevention

August 15, 2022 • Ariel Smith

The ocean is a powerful and mysterious place that doesn’t adhere to anthropogenic rules. As a result of...

The Harmful Effects of Microplastics and 10 Ways You Can Prevent Pollution

August 5, 2022 • Ashley Morrison, Georgian Bay Forever

Microplastics here, microplastics there, microplastics…everywhere? Research has recently shown that microplastics are found in our fish, beer, table...

The Bear Necessities: Why Our Forests Need Bears

July 25, 2022

What comes to mind when you think of bears? Many rural Canadians often think of them as intimidating...

What Is a Circular Economy and Why Is It So Important?

July 15, 2022 • Natasha Tucker

You’ve probably heard the term “Circular Economy,” but do you know what it actually means? This term relates...

Nature Canada Joins over 90 Groups in Calling for An Adaptation Strategy Focused on Nature

July 13, 2022

In December 2020, the federal government committed to developing Canada’s first Adaptation Strategy, set to outline how the...

The Pileated Woodpecker Is a Keystone Species and Protecting Its Nest Cavities Is Good for Nature

July 1, 2022 • Ted Cheskey

The Pileated Woodpecker is one of those species that are so loved by newbie birders—you can’t confuse it...

Watch for Wildlife: Protect Wildlife While Watching Your Favourite Movies Tonight

June 28, 2022 • Meghan Dubeau

Prime Video partners with Nature Canada to help you wind down from your day AND support and restore...

Nature Canada’s 50/50 Raffle Finishes Its Final Draw!

June 24, 2022 • Meghan Dubeau

Roughly this time last year Nature Canada started the Nature Canada 50/50 Raffle and we can’t even begin...

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