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October 2007
Dear Friend:
Prepare Your Backyard or Balcony for Winter Birds!
Although 90 percent of Canada's birds are migratory, hundreds of bird species stick it out through the cold winter months. Winter can even be a great time for bird watching. Here are some helpful ways to prepare your backyard or balcony for birds this winter.
Cuts to Canada's Wildlife Service Hurt the Fight Against Global Warming!
Take Action! Environment Canada is severely slashing the budgets of key wildlife monitoring programs! Wildlife programs help in the fight against global warming. Write to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Environment Minister John Baird demanding a fully funded Canadian Wildlife Service. Send a letter today!
Recommended Reading
Finally! An easy-to-read book written specifically to help birders and researchers understand the status of North America's most threatened birds, and what can be done to protect them. The Birder's Conservation Handbook: 100 North American Birds at Risk is beautifully illustrated and a must-read for anyone who loves birds. Read more.
Suffield News!
Thank you! Your generous donations to protect Suffield National Wildlife Area have brought us to over 95 percent of our goal!
News Flash! EnCana Corp. has been charged with violating the Canada Wildlife Act. Read More!
Adventure in a Haida Village
From a distance, they looked like trees crowned in sunshine. But as the floatplane neared the shore, Jacob saw they were something else entirely... Keep reading.
New Eyes and Ears for Birds in BC
Thanks to a new initiative, birds that call British Columbia home will now benefit from enhanced protection! The BC IBA Program's Caretaker Network will be the "eyes and ears" on the ground at each of BC's Important Bird Areas. Find out more!
Canadian Important Bird Areas in International Spotlight
Thousands of hectares of critical bird habitat are now part of two new biosphere reserves in Canada. These reserves are dedicated to conservation and are critical tools in helping maintain healthy, natural ecosystems. Read more.
Did You Know?
Revenue Canada will now exempt the capital gains tax on gifts of stocks to charities. We accept gifts of donated stock from our members to protect nature in Canada.
Call Jodi Joy at 1-800-267-4088 ext. 239 or e-mail her at jjoy@naturecanada.ca to learn more about gifting stocks to Nature Canada.
Your Letters
A reader shares how to get the recycling message across to a younger audience and how she "makes it relevant". Your Letters.
Green List: the Weird and Wonderful World of Nature
Happy Halloween! Scary creepy crawlers and things that go bump in the night are the theme for October's Green List.
Photo of the Month
From scary, creepy crawlers to a beautiful floating aquatic plant, a water lily and its reflection are October's Photo of the Month.
Around the Bend
Want to get involved with nature-related events in your area? Check out our calendar to see what's coming up, or submit details for your event. See our calendar.
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