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2022 Family Nature Nights: Fantastic Forests

By Steph Weizenbach / 16 June 2022

Wed, Aug 17 at 6 pm
Edmonton
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park

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How does a seed turn into a plant & why don’t all seeds germinate?

By Steph Weizenbach / 24 April 2022

Learn how plants grow and why not all seeds germinate.

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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Midland Provincial Park

By Steph Weizenbach / 24 April 2022

Midland Provincial Park, just outside Drumheller, is most famous for the fossils that have been discovered there.

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Survival of the Fish-est

By Nature Kids / 1 March 2022

These fish-tastic activities are sure to make a splash as they help you learn how fish survive in the water.

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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

By Steph Weizenbach / 28 January 2022

The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in Calgary is one of the smallest Migratory Bird Sanctuaries covering only 36 hectares.

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What happens to fish when the pond turns to ice?

By Nature Kids / 11 January 2022

Do fish still swim and eat when the lake is covered in ice? Find out with this fun fact!

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How do trees survive the winter without leaves?

By Nature Kids / 10 January 2022

First, let’s talk about what leaves are. Leaves help trees turn sunlight into energy, but only if they are uncovered. If snow covers the leaves, they can’t make any more energy. One of the reasons some trees lose their leaves in the fall is because they won’t be able to use the leaves during the…

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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary

By Steph Weizenbach / 2 November 2021

The Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary is a Migratory Bird Sanctuary located in the aspen parkland in Red Deer. Learn all about this sanctuary and the Kerry Wood Nature Centre!

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Grebe Pond bridge in Miquelon Lake Provincial Park

My BIG Alberta Backyard – Beaver Hill Biosphere Reserve

By Steph Weizenbach / 1 August 2021

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.

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Do jackrabbits make nests like pet rabbits do?

By Steph Weizenbach / 1 August 2021

Jackrabbits are actually a type of hare and are very different from your pet rabbit. Find out how they differ.

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