Nature Kids
My BIG Alberta Backyard – Beaver Hill Biosphere Reserve
The Beaver Hill Biosphere Reserve is a unique area located east of Edmonton in the knob and kettle transition zone between parkland and boreal regions.
Read MoreDo jackrabbits make nests like pet rabbits do?
Jackrabbits are actually a type of hare and are very different from your pet rabbit. Find out how they differ.
Read MoreWhy would a bird pretend to have a broken wing?
Kids love to play pretend. Did you know birds pretend too? Find out why!
Read MoreAre spiders born knowing how to build a web?
Spider webs are amazing. Do spiders just know how to build them? Or are they taught how to spin webs?
Read MoreWhy are they called a SWIFT fox?
Are swift foxes really swift?
Read MoreMy BIG Alberta Backyard – Waterton Biosphere Reserve
The Waterton Biosphere Reserve is located in southwestern Alberta, where the prairies meet the Rocky Mountains. Find out what a biosphere reserve is and what type of wildlife you will find in Waterton!
Read MoreMy BIG Alberta Backyard – Grande Prairie Trumpeter Swan IBA
The Grande Prairie Trumpeter Swan IBA is located near the city of Grande Prairie in the Saskatoon Island Provincial Park, just a quick 25-minute drive from the city centre. It has several lakes that many species of birds call home every year.
Read MoreThe Importance of Alberta’s Protected Areas
Learn all about the protected areas of Alberta and why they are important!
Read MoreBunchberry Meadows
Learn all about Bunchberry Meadows, a natural area west of Edmonton that is wonderful to visit!
Read MoreGrasslands
Learn all about the Grasslands region here!
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