Cooling the Urban Heat Island
Urban communities are often hotter in the summer than rural areas. This phenomenon is called urban heat island …
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Urban communities are often hotter in the summer than rural areas. This phenomenon is called urban heat island …
Many local, native trees provide cooling shade for you, your family, your home, and your neighbourhood. They also …
Pollinators Sustain Life Without pollinators, we would not be able to sustain agricultural food production. Ecosystems would perish. …
Join us for an interactive scavenger hunt to discover if you have invasive species on your property. Learn about programs and …
Create a Forest Management Plan Can you imagine no longer hearing the cheerful “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” of the black-capped chickadee? …
Have you seen this caterpillar? If you have, it’s likely you’ve seen more than one. This is the …
Wasps can be aggressive if you disturb their nest. They can also be annoying when you’re trying to …
Nectar, the tasty treat hidden inside a flower, feeds many small mammals, birds and insects. Most importantly, it …
As one of our top pollinator plants, foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) attracts bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds. Small …
Over 500 local governments across Canada have declared a climate emergency. At least six municipalities within the Credit River …
Periwinkle is one of many invasive plants found in backyards. Left unmanaged, this invasive ground cover can smother a garden …
If you’ve found invasive species growing in your yard, remove them and replace them with native plants. Removing invasive species …
Aggressive invaders such as periwinkle, goutweed or “snow on the mountain” and English ivy can quickly take over large …
Ecosystem restoration is an adaptive process. Sometimes it uses methods that seem more destructive than restorative. Fire has …
If you have a keen eye and are of a certain vintage, you may notice farmers are changing …
Long-blooming great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) stands out in summer. Dense spires of blooms float above long, pointed …
Talking about the Earth and what we can do to protect it can feel overwhelming. After all, it’s …
What does it mean to be a good neighbour? Exchanging customary remarks about the weather seems quintessential. And there’s …
Connecting with others has been challenging this past year. Now that snow is melting, your yard can help …
You’ve got your chosen list of native plants ready. Maybe you’ve already purchased seeds from a native plant nursery. …
Diversity is key for creating vibrant communities, yards, and gardens. Native shrubs are a great option for adding …