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Fun Facts: Wetland Plants

May 29, 2024

Learn about wonderful wetland plants!

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May 29, 2024
Guest User
Connecting with Nature

Tagged: JBJ McDonald, Sundew, Carbyn Wildlands

Feathered Fondness in February

February 14, 2024

While most birds wait for the warmth to nest, Great horned owls are an exception!

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February 14, 2024
Ciara Fraser
Connecting with Nature

Tagged: fun facts, birds, winter, valentine's day

How Birds Keep Warm In a Cold Snap

January 17, 2024

When it’s cold we bundle up in our hats, coats, and gloves - how do birds keep warm?

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January 17, 2024
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Connecting with Nature

Tagged: fun facts, birds, winter

Good Gourds! What To Do With Your Pumpkin This Fall

October 31, 2023

Throw it out? Compost it? Here’s some tips for how to dispose of your pumpkin!

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October 31, 2023
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Connecting with Nature

2022 Wildlife Camera Highlights

August 9, 2023

Check out some of the best photos captured by our remote wildlife cameras in 2022!

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August 9, 2023
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Connecting with Nature

Tagged: wildlife, birds

Fun Facts: Hawks of the Open Field

July 12, 2023

Learn about the three hawks that you are most likely to see if you are in a field or open meadow in the Edmonton region.

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July 12, 2023
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Connecting with Nature

Tagged: birds, wildlife, fun facts

Hidden Gems Near Edmonton

May 29, 2023

Check out these 5 places to explore around Edmonton.

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May 29, 2023
Guest User
Connecting with Nature

Tagged: Lu Carbyn Nature Sanctuary, Smith Blackburn, Boisvert's GreenWoods, Coates, JBJ McDonald

Fun Facts: Protecting the Night

March 20, 2023

There’s a case to be made for preserving the darkness! Read all about it here.

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March 20, 2023
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Connecting with Nature

Tagged: fun facts

Volunteer Stories

February 23, 2023

Explore stories from volunteers in stewardship and citizen science.

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February 23, 2023
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Volunteering, Connecting with Nature

Tagged: Glory Hills, Pipestone Creek, Lu Carbyn Nature Sanctuary, Smith Blackburn, Golden Ranches, Boisvert's GreenWoods, Coates

Fun Facts: Love is in the Air

February 7, 2023

Find out how our feathered friends find “the one”!

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February 7, 2023
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Connecting with Nature

Tagged: JBJ McDonald, Lu Carbyn Nature Sanctuary, fun facts

Preparing for a Winter Trip

January 26, 2023

Want to get outside more this winter? Check out these tips..

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January 26, 2023
Meghan Jacklin
Connecting with Nature

Tagged: Glory Hills, Pipestone Creek, Smith Blackburn, Boisvert's GreenWoods, Bunchberry Meadows, Coates, Golden Ranches, Hicks, JBJ McDonald, Lu Carbyn Nature Sanctuary, Ministik

15 Years, 15 Highlights

November 30, 2022

We are celebrating our 15th year by sharing 15 highlights that EALT has accomplished.

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November 30, 2022
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Connecting with Nature, Stewardship, Volunteering, EALT News

Tagged: Glory Hills, JBJ McDonald, Smith Blackburn, Boisvert's GreenWoods, Golden Ranches, Pipestone Creek, Lu Carbyn Nature Sanctuary

15 Years, 15 Conservation Lands

November 9, 2022

Find out about the history of how each of our lands came to be part of the organization!

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November 9, 2022
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Connecting with Nature, EALT News

Tagged: Glory Hills, JBJ McDonald, Smith Blackburn, Boisvert's GreenWoods, Golden Ranches, Pipestone Creek, Lu Carbyn Nature Sanctuary

Anniversary: 15 Fun Facts Blogs

September 23, 2022

We are celebrating 15 years of EALT! Look at some of the Fun Facts that we have shared over the years.

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September 23, 2022
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Connecting with Nature

Tagged: fun facts

Fun Facts: Staying Safe Around Large Mammals

July 14, 2022

Are you wildlife-wise? Learn more about it here!

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July 14, 2022
Meghan Jacklin
Connecting with Nature

Tagged: fun facts, Lu Carbyn Nature Sanctuary, JBJ McDonald, Carbyn Wildlands

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