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February 2008
Dear Friend:
2008 is the Year of the Frog! Hop on the bandwagon and take part in FrogWatch, our most popular NatureWatch Program especially for kids! Frog Facts, Frog Jokes They’re Toadly Awesome!
Grasslands or Gaslands? Write a letter on behalf of endangered animals like the Burrowing Owl, Ord’s Kangaroo Rat and Loggerhead Shrike, who face grave threats from large-scale development within the prairie habitat of Suffield National Wildlife Area near Medicine Hat, Alberta. Take Action! Say No to Drilling in our National Wildlife Areas!
Check our Web site for updates when the Suffield NWA Hearings Begin March 10!
Winter Feeding is for the Birds Many of us enjoy filling our backyard feeders in the winter and watching the birds come and go. Now, a new study suggests that leaving feed through the winter will help birds raise bigger and healthier broods next spring! Winter Bird Feeding Leads to Healthier Hatches PLUS Tips to Attract Winter Birds
Spring Thaw is Coming! Did you know the freeze and thaw dates of water bodies in northern climates is a good measure of how aquatic ecosystems are responding to climate change? Join our IceWatch program, tell us when your nearby lake our pond thaws, and be part of an important global warming study. Make your observations count.
Nature Art Contest for Kids! Child artists and poets could have their masterpieces featured in the 2009 Robert Bateman Contest Calendar. If you’re 19 years or younger, show your love for nature and inspire others through your creativity! Entry deadline is April 22. Contest Details
Experience the Thunderous Roar of Iguazu Falls... You're invited to learn more about our global bird conservation work by participating in our Travelogue to Argentina from September 25 to October 5, 2008. Tour historic Buenos Aires, go birding at an urban IBA reserve and meet the dedicated field staff working for the protection of birds worldwide. Learn more about this unique trip.
Photo of the Month A familiar urban park regular is unmasked! Nature can be full of surprises, as this month’s photo reveals… Check Out February's Photo of the Month
To All Members: Call For Resolutions Resolutions for 2008 reflect the collective will of our members and affiliates on issues that are important to us all. We use resolutions as an effective tool for lobbying individuals, government agencies and decision makers about endangered animals and other species, protected areas and wildlife conservation. We invite all Nature Canada members to propose resolutions. Deadline for submissions is March 17, 2008, 90 days prior to Nature Canada's AGM. More Information
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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