Are there bugs that live in the snow?

8 February 2023

Most people might assume that bugs aren’t active outside during the winter because we rarely see them, but the truth is much cooler!

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What happens to spiders in the winter?

25 January 2023

Find out what happens to our favourite 8-legged air breathing arthropods during Alberta’s harsh winters.

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Amazing Amphibians & Riveting Reptiles

6 December 2022

Recorded Presentation
Speaker: ALYSSA METRO & CORRIANNE BRONS
Host: Nature Alberta

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Do Red Squirrels Hibernate?

3 October 2022

Do red squirrels hibernate? How do they survive Alberta’s harsh winters?

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What is a drey?

3 October 2022

What is a drey and what does it have to do with squirrels?

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Why are bluebirds blue?

1 August 2022

The blue feathers of a bluebird are blue for a special reason!

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What is a cavity-nesting bird?

1 August 2022

Many birds make open cup nests while other birds nest in cavities. Not the same cavity as in your teeth!

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

24 April 2022

Learn how plants grow and why not all seeds germinate.

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White Sucker by Dave Fairless

What happens to fish when the pond turns to ice?

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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Winter Jewels by P. Marcinkoski

How do trees survive the winter without leaves?

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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Nature Alberta's 50th Anniversary

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In celebration of Nature Alberta’s 50th Anniversary year, through April 2021, Individual Nature Alberta Lifetime Memberships are only $10! Nature needs our help now more than ever — and there’s never been a better time to show your support!