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April 26, 2022–Noah Cole
In a country that is so vast and surrounded by large oceans, it is no wonder we have some of the most interesting weather in the world. It offers such a variety all year round because of its terrain, temperature variations and location. Learn about Fallstreak Holes, Superior Mirages and discover how far south the ...
October 14, 2021–Jenna Cardoso
Climate Change•Environmental Education•Ontario Nature•Reduce Your Footprint•Stewardship and restoration
Waterspouts, Lake Erie © Mark K CC BY-SA 2.0
This blog is the second in our a series about nature-based solutions to climate change. Canada is warming twice as fast as the global rate, causing profound changes to our climate, health and biodiversity. Climate change is imperiling water, food, biodiversity and the natural systems that we rely on. Part I: Diving into Natural Climate Solutions I ...
© BlueRidgeKitties CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Late last month, I returned from six restorative days of canoeing in Killarney Provincial Park amidst fall colours, good weather and close friends. It reminded me of an Indigenous distinction between spending much-needed time in nature, in “what made you” versus our all-too-common experience of being distracted by the superficial world of “what you made”. ...
September 17, 2021–Jenna Cardoso
Climate Change•Ecology•Ontario Nature•Stewardship and restoration
This blog is the first in our a series about nature-based solutions to climate change. Canada is warming twice as fast as the global rate, causing profound changes to our climate, health and biodiversity. Climate change is imperiling water, food, biodiversity and the natural systems that we rely on. Part II: The Case for Nature-based Solutions to ...