Posts by Nature Kids
Alberta’s Peatlands
BY TINA MCLEAN AND JAY WHITE
Peatlands comprise 90% of Alberta’s wetlands. Get a closer look at their composition, variety, and ecological importance.
Read MoreBattling Lethal Bacteria in Wild Bighorn Sheep
BY MARK BOYCE
Bighorn sheep face conservation challenges when it comes to the spread of disease.
Read MoreWhat is the biggest recorded size of hail that’s ever fallen in Alberta?
Hailstones can get pretty large, so what is the biggest one? Find out with Ask Stuart!
Read MoreIn the Field with Hybrid Flickers
BY COREY SCOBIE
Learn about the research done in Alberta examining the hybridization of two northern flicker subspecies.
Read MoreDefending the Dark Sky
BY GLEN HVENEGAARD
Dark skies are under threat by light pollution, but public interest may be the thing that flips the switch.
Read MoreLake Sturgeon – From the Depths of Time
BY LORNE FITCH
Learn about the fascinating history of lake sturgeon and the conservation efforts to protect them.
Read MoreA Grebe in Need
BY NICK CARTER
Alberta’s grebes are a small but diverse family with some species facing population declines.
Read MoreOut and About: Bug Pitfall Trap
A pitfall trap is a great way to catch bugs to examine them, and you only need a few items to do it!
Read MoreWhy are duck feet orange and Canada geese feet black?
Ever wondered why there are different coloured feet on some birds? Find out with Ask Stuart!
Read MoreSharing Our Space: No Need to Turn Up Your Nose at Skunks
Sharing Our Space
No Need to Turn Up Your Nose at Skunks