Watching butterflies and birds or spotting a rabbit contribute as much to enjoyment of the… The post Welcoming Winter Wildlife appeared first on Earth911.
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When you hear about habitat destruction, invasive species, and extinctions, what you’re hearing about is… The post Biodiversity 101 appeared first on Earth911.
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“Hope is a survival trait, and without it, we perish.” Jane Goodall describes hope as… The post Guest Opinion: Hope For Right Whales appeared first on Earth911.
Plants
Rice harvests produce straw, a natural byproduct of the dried grain. Traditionally, the material could be used for a wide variety of objects from tatami mats to food wrappers to carrier bags. Many of those products are now made using synthetic materials, and rice straw is more often used for ceremonial or sacred decorations like […]
Nature in Your Neighbourhood
From hidden trails and migratory birds to its deep Indigenous heritage, discover why Gatineau Park deserves to be enshrined in federal legislation—and how you can help ensure its legacy for generations to come. Ottawa-Gatineau is a city of greenspaces — with Gatineau Park as the jewel in the crown so to speak. What’s your favourite […]
Nature in Your Neighbourhood
I love to read the latest scientific findings, goes right back to my university days. And lately I have found myself drawn to articles about the science of happiness. Particularly I’ve enjoyed being reminded about the benefits of gratitude. It speaks to me: I’ve known throughout my time at Nature Canada that I receive back […]
Nature in Your Neighbourhood
Thanks to our Nature Network partner, NatureKids BC, for providing this month’s blog. Kids need nature. Nature needs kids. This idea serves as the guiding light for NatureKids BC, a nature discovery and environmental action organization that helps children form meaningful and enduring connections with nature alongside their families. As a grass-roots, province-wide network of […]
Nature in Your Neighbourhood
← Episode II Why am I dreaming these dreams? thought Carys. They’re dead dreams. As a child, swimming through the ocean of her dreams, she she would see all the creatures she’d been reading about: sea turtles drifting underwater like great birds; and a moon jellyfish like a small gossamer parasol, moving in rhythmic pulses; […]
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The ambitious global effort to create a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution collapsed in… The post Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse in Busan appeared first on Earth911.
Plants
Behind barred motifs evocative of a wrought iron fence, otherworldly flowers are in full bloom, their heads stretching wide and tall while tendrils and leafy vines wind around the open barriers. Rendered in contrasting palettes of jewel tones and pale, muted hues, these uncanny plants are part of the latest body of work by Mevlana […]