Posts

Alberta’s “Other” Woodpeckers

By Steph Weizenbach / 7 July 2023

BY NICK CARTER
Alberta is rich in woodpeckers, from common backyard visitors like the little downy woodpecker to the crow-sized pileated woodpecker with its flaming crest and manic voice. But there are a couple of interesting species that often get overlooked.

Read More

Does Going Green Put Wildlife in the Red?

By Steph Weizenbach / 7 July 2023

BY LORNE FITCH
There is no question we need to transition from fossil fuels to alternate energy sources. It’s hard to find a species in Alberta not affected by climate change. But we shouldn’t be blind to the issues renewable energy solutions can cause to wildlife and their habitats.

Read More

Bad But Beautiful

By Steph Weizenbach / 7 July 2023

BY LORNA ALLEN
The Lakota people called them “mako sica,” or “bad lands.” French trappers and traders had the same opinion and called them “les mauvaises terres à traverser” — “bad lands to cross.” Since then, the term “badlands” has stuck.

Read More

Tree Planting for Biodiversity

By Steph Weizenbach / 8 June 2023

Thurs, June 8 at 6 PM
Rundle Park in Edmonton

Read More
Family identifying their pond dipping finds together

Pond Dipping

By Steph Weizenbach / 6 June 2023

Everything you need to know to go pond dipping with your family.

Read More

Bug Scavenger Hunt

By Steph Weizenbach / 6 June 2023

Go on a Bug Scavenger Hunt in your own backyard!

Read More
Handful of seed bombs (Photo NCC)

Bee Bombs

By Steph Weizenbach / 6 June 2023

Bees are important to us because they pollinate plants in nature, farmers fields, and even in our vegetable gardens. You can help the bees with this fun activity! 

Read More

Alberta Biodiversity Challenge

By Steph Weizenbach / 30 May 2023

June 8 – 11th
All Across Alberta!

Read More

Journey of a Seed

By Steph Weizenbach / 24 May 2023

Follow these steps to test the germination rate of your seeds to decide how many seeds to plant.

Read More

Nature Kids Activi-trees

By Steph Weizenbach / 16 May 2023

Watch the Root for Trees Video and then test out these Activi-trees to learn about transpiration and insects in your own backyard!

Read More