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Why do larch trees change colour and drop their needles?

By Nature Kids / 24 October 2023

Larch turns a beautiful golden yellow in autumn, but by Halloween it looks bare and spooky — just right for the season!

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Which nocturnal animals are we likely to see on Halloween night?

By Nature Kids / 24 October 2023

Depending on where in Alberta you live, your Halloween night could be accompanied by the spooky sounds!

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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Animals of Autumn

By Nature Kids / 24 October 2023

As autumn winds blow in and the leaves begin to change colour, let’s learn about some wonderfully spooky animals that live in Alberta. 

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Play in the Leaves

By Steph Weizenbach / 3 October 2023

Take some time to play in the leaves this autumn

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Spiderling Web Craft for Kids

By Steph Weizenbach / 2 October 2023

Help sibling spiderlings disperse and build their own web with this fun Halloween themed nature craft.

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Placemat made from a fall leaves of all shapes and colours

Unbe-leaf-able Fall Placemat!

By Steph Weizenbach / 1 October 2023

Collect colourful leaves and make your very own autumn placemat.

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Making a Map

By Susan / 30 September 2023

Learn how to read and follow maps by making a map of your own neighbourhood or favourite natural space.

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Child building a dam.

Nature’s Architects

By Susan / 29 September 2023

Learn about dams by building like a busy beaver.

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Observe, investigate, and share nature with iNaturalist!

By Steph Weizenbach / 27 September 2023

Investigate species everywhere you go with these simple steps to get started with iNaturalist.

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from pixabay. American Kestrel

BirdSmart Education Program

By Nature Kids / 30 August 2023

Presented by the Beaverhilll Bird Observatory, “BirdSmart” brings a live bird of prey right to your group!

Now taking bookings for November 21st to Late-April

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