Growing Native Plants on Boulevards Supports Local Biodiversity
Transforming boulevards into ecological havens filled with native plants, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs supports local biodiversity....
20
Apr
5 easy ways to make your windows more bird-friendly
Approximately 25 million birds die from window strikes every year in Canada. Here are 5 easy ways to make your windows more bird-friendly....
Misinformation and disinformation are undermining environmental action
Misinformation and disinformation circulated on social media are undermining environmental action. Learn how to spot false content online....
19
Mar
Fight Food Waste: 10 ways to reduce your personal food waste
How can you reduce your personal food waste? Here are 10 easy tips to integrate into your shopping, cooking, storage and eating habits....
16
Mar
Spring is Coming: 7 clean up do’s for a biodiverse yard
There are many ways to help support biodiversity in your backyard. Show your backyard a little love by following our 7 DIY gardening tips....
How invasive species and dams are impacting river biodiversity
Rivers provide many important services for humans and wildlife. However, a recent study discovered that the biodiversity of over 50% of rivers worldwide has been seriously impacted....
04
Mar
Birding for Beginners
If you’re looking for a new hobby, birding is a great way to spend time in nature and to learn more about your backyard biodiversity....
How kelp forests enhance biodiversity and fight climate change
Kelp forests in the coastal ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest capture carbon and create biodiverse habitats for many species. ...
How marine protected areas help safeguard the ocean
If we protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, we can halt biodiversity loss, ensure fish and food for all and maintain a healthy ocean that can cope with climate change....
05
Feb
Taking it Outside: Biodiversity education beyond museum walls
Museums and galleries can often best promote and educate communities about biodiversity outside of their institutional walls....
03
Feb
How species survive winter: Hibernation
Hibernation is more than a long nap. An animal’s metabolism changes, lowering its body temperature and slowing its heart rate and breathing....
26
Jan
Podcast Episode 9
In this episode of What the f*** is biodiversity, Ann and Sheila talk about the importance of native bees in Canada....