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Guide to Nature for Newcomers
Canada’s vast wilderness is a national treasure and a shared responsibility — use this guide to learn more about the different species of animals and plants that call Canada home.
Nature Blitz: A How To Guide for Educators
A NatureBlitz, simply put, is observing nature in a given area. It’s quite easy to do, anywhere, anytime, by anyone. It’s a time-bound event in which citizen scientists (i.e. the students!) try to identify and inventory as many different living things as possible in a given area.
Green Time vs. Screen Time
Over the past several years we have seen a dramatic shift in the way children spend their time, with less time playing outside and more time spent indoors, sedentary and screen-based. A growing body of research is sounding the alarm about the amount of time Canadian children and youth are spending sitting in front of screens.
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Nature Alberta’s Nature Kids Events
Nature Alberta’s Family Nature Nights connect Albertans with the wonders of their natural heritage.
Connecting Youth to Nature: NatureHood Supports Kids in the Biosphere
Georgian Bay Biosphere Mnidoo Gamii offers a range of opportunities for young people through its Kids in the Biosphere (KITB)...
Dive in: Protecting the Ocean Starts With You
Young visitors who participate in the augmented reality experience Critical Distance, which explores the world of Southern Resident Killer Whales,...
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