Around the Web, Career Opportunities, Events

Beat the heat with the Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City Initiative

The Ottawa Biosphere Eco-city (BEC) Initiative, a broad-based, non-governmental collaborative community project, explores a large untapped area of decentralized projects and independent decision-making in the area of sustainability. Coordinated by volunteers, it applies the Biosphere Eco-City model, designed to encourage citizen and stakeholder involvement in sustainability; local and international sharing of knowledge and experience. Continue reading Beat the heat with the Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City Initiative

Natural Resources Management

Government of the people, by the corporations, for the corporations – Science Matters

In 2008, economics student Tim DeChristopher went to an auction set up by the Bush administration for the oil and gas industry. He bid $1.8 million for the right to… Continue reading Government of the people, by the corporations, for the corporations – Science Matters

Events, Nature and Wildlife Conservation

Removing ivy at Vancouver’s Capilano Regional Park

Remove ivy at Capilano Regional Park. Tools, equipment and refreshments provided. All welcome. Event is on, rain or shine. Continue reading Removing ivy at Vancouver’s Capilano Regional Park

Events, Nature and Wildlife Conservation

Remove invasives at Pacific Spirit Park – September 11, 2011

Remove invasive plants. Event is on rain or shine. Tools, equipment and refreshments provided. All welcome! Continue reading Remove invasives at Pacific Spirit Park – September 11, 2011

Alberta, Around the Web, Nature and Wildlife Conservation

Federal Court overturns Minister Kent’s decision not to protect woodland caribou

The federal Environment Minister’s “out of the blue” decision not to recommend emergency protection for woodland caribou in northeastern Alberta ignored scientific evidence and must be set aside, a Federal Court has determined. Continue reading Federal Court overturns Minister Kent’s decision not to protect woodland caribou

Around the Web, British Columbia

FORREX Conservation Biology eNewsletter – August 2011

This list posting, published by FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, is supported in part by BC … Continue reading FORREX Conservation Biology eNewsletter – August 2011

Community Stewardship and Living

Music with a cause – Swim Drink Fish Music

The Swim Drink Fish Music Club is an online music and audio experience developed by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper in collaboration with other Waterkeeper organizations across Canada. Continue reading Music with a cause – Swim Drink Fish Music

Uncategorized

Cherry-picking offers lessons in life – Science Matters

By David Suzuki – When my daughter Severn was born in 1979, my wife Tara and I wanted to raise her with an understanding that a lot of food is seasonal, particularly vegetables and fruits, especially in a country like Canada. The only reason we can always get fresh strawberries, tomatoes, avocadoes, and lettuce is because we use the entire planet as a source of products. Continue reading Cherry-picking offers lessons in life – Science Matters

Events

Rouge Park Reptile and Amphibian Awareness Day – August 9, 2011

Want to learn more about reptiles and amphibians? Come join us as we explore, learn and search for these amazing animals in Rouge Park! Continue reading Rouge Park Reptile and Amphibian Awareness Day – August 9, 2011

Events

Rouge Park Reptile and Amphibian Awareness Day – August 9, 2011

Books and Resources

Book: Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History

Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History is a beautifully presented guide to the plants that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. Entries feature a description of the plant, its botanical name, its native range and its primary functions — edible, medicinal, commercial or practical. Concise text is highlighted by elegant botanical drawings, paintings and photographs as well as insightful quotes. Continue reading Book: Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History

Around the Web

Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted

In his book Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted, author Justin Martin sets out to give Olmsted due recognition as a pioneering environmentalist. In lush detail, Martin walks the reader through the chapters of Olmsted’s life: sailor, farmer, journalist, abolitionist, park superintendent, Civil War medical commissionaire and gold mine manager.
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