Wildflower Seed and Sow
Join the Nature Conservancy of Canada on Saturday, August 20 to harvest seeds from native Gumweed and Golden Aster, help restore the native grassland community. Continue reading Wildflower Seed and Sow
Category: Nature and Wildlife Conservation
Tommy Thompson Butterfly Festival – August 27, 2011
Visit the Butterfly Festival to learn about the amazing phenomenon of monarch migration and the importance of butterfly conservation. Continue reading Tommy Thompson Butterfly Festival – August 27, 2011
Restore Vancouver’s green space with the Lower Mainland Green Team
The Lower Mainland Green Team is running a series of restoration and stewardship events throughout the Vancouver region.
Tools, equipment and refreshments provided, and all are welcome. Continue reading Restore Vancouver’s green space with the Lower Mainland Green Team
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
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
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
National Geographic: Land of the Spirit Bear
National Geographic magazine, in its new August issue available on newsstands July 26, published a beautiful feature on BC’s iconic Kermode Bear. Continue reading National Geographic: Land of the Spirit Bear
The Amazing World of Ottawa’s Streams
Come out and explore Ottawa’s Sawmill Creek, and find out how urbanization affects the stream and the species that live in and around it. Continue reading The Amazing World of Ottawa’s Streams
Wye Marsh – Annual Christmas Bird Count
This year Wye Marsh is offering a special Introduction to Birding workshop free with general admission. Continue reading Wye Marsh – Annual Christmas Bird Count
Watercolour Painting – September 17, 1-4pm
Join fine artist Ruth Hurdle for an afternoon of instruction in watercolour painting. Continue reading Watercolour Painting – September 17, 1-4pm
Growing Native Trees From Seed Workshop – August 23, October 12 and 13, 2011
Trees Ontario, the Forest Gene Conservation Association, the OMNR Ontario Tree Seed Plant and the University of Guelph are hosting a one-day workshop designed to provide the basic information required to obtain, properly prepare and propagate tree seed successfully.
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Celebrate Parks Canada’s 100th Anniversary with CPAWS
Win a trip for two to Nahanni National Park! The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) and Parks Canada are asking Canadians to help build the first national parks bucket list. Continue reading Celebrate Parks Canada’s 100th Anniversary with CPAWS