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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

June Field Notes

June 29, 2023

Read what staff and volunteers have accomplished this spring!

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June 29, 2023
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Stewardship, Volunteering

Tagged: JBJ McDonald, Pipestone Creek, New Jubilee, Smith Blackburn, Bunchberry Meadows, Glory Hills

Removing Fences for Safe Habitat

June 12, 2023

Learn why removing fences helps create safe habitat for wildlife.

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June 12, 2023
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Stewardship

Tagged: volunteer

Snowshoe Hare

June 5, 2023

The snowshoe hare is a ubiquitous sight in Canadian forests.

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June 5, 2023
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Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

Red-Sided Gartersnake

June 5, 2023

Of the six species of snake to call Alberta home, the red-sided gartersnake has the largest range and is the species most likely to be found in the Edmonton region.

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June 5, 2023
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Species Spotlight

Tagged: reptile

Hidden Gems Near Edmonton

May 29, 2023

Check out these 5 places to explore around Edmonton.

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May 29, 2023
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Connecting with Nature

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

Boreal Chorus Frog

May 17, 2023

The boreal chorus frog is a member of the family Hylidae (“HYE-lih-day”), also known as the tree frog family.

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May 17, 2023
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Species Spotlight

Tagged: amphibian

Wood Frog

May 17, 2023

The wood frog is a member of the Ranidae family.

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May 17, 2023
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Species Spotlight

Tagged: amphibian

Long-Tailed Weasel

May 17, 2023

Also known as big stoat or masked ermine, long-tailed weasels are small, cute, and fuzzy.

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May 17, 2023
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Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

Yellow Warbler

April 14, 2023

The Yellow Warbler is one of the easiest birds to identify within Alberta.

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April 14, 2023
Meghan Jacklin
Species Spotlight

Tagged: bird

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

Goats Helping Bats - How Does That Work?

January 4, 2023

Discover how this innovative method to control invasive plants helps conserve bat habitat.

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January 4, 2023
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Stewardship

Tagged: Glory Hills, Pipestone Creek, Smith Blackburn, goats

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