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January 2007
New Year’s Resolution: Connect with Nature in 10 Steps
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the plight of nature, and wonder how you can help protect it? Or would you like to feel more connected with your natural surroundings? This year, resolve to forge a stronger bond with nature - Step by Step
BirdWatch: Southern Canada, a Popular Winter Destination?
For millions of birds, their southern migration takes them far from the 49th parallel. But for the arctic-dwelling snow bunting and Lapland longspur, the southern reaches of Canada are far enough! For many birders, their arrival signals the beginning of winter. Learn more about these harbingers of winter
Species Spotlight: Wolverine
For years, Canada's eastern population of wolverines was hunted for its frost-resistant fur, but today this clever trickster-hero is one of the most misunderstood and least known of Canada’s wild animals. Read more
Pipeline Project: Report from Inuvik
Nature Canada's conservation biologist, Sarah Wren, recently travelled to Inuvik, Northwest Territories with an important message for those investigating the Mackenzie Gas Project. Read Sarah's report
What do you get when a beaver, a bear, a loon, and a plaid-clad moose go canoeing?
Canoe Buddies!
For a limited time, Nature Canada is selling this fun-loving quartet of distinctly Canadian plush animals together in a canoe - the perfect gift for a budding naturalist. Order yours today!
NatureWatch is Growing!
Nature Canada has received a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that will be used to develop a pilot program in Ontario that can eventually be rolled out across Canada, encouraging more people than ever to join the active network of NatureWatch citizen scientists.
The funding has enabled Nature Canada to hire a NatureWatch Manager to oversee this project. Barbara Schaefer will put her expertise in program management and delivery to work for the benefit of the growing NatureWatch community. Welcome Barbara!
Our Green List: the Weird and Wonderful World of Nature This Month
Stinky snuggling, unusual flirting, incredible pregnancies, and extraordinary babies. Valentine's Day comes early with this month's Green List!
Photo of the Month
A wobbly fox kit on an idyllic autumn morning in the middle of one of Montreal's most famous landmarks is January's Photo of the Month.
Around the Bend
Would you like to promote a nature-related event in your area? Email us the details and we will include it in our monthly "Around the Bend" feature.
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