Brush With Nature
One way to tune into the wonder of nature and its many forms is to capture it through paint. By painting, we not only express ourselves, we also hone our observational skills, letting others know what it is that we see.
All About Balsam
Also known as the blister tree, balsam firs are identified by their flat, shiny green needles that have two white stripes underneath and by their unique “blistered” bark, which are actually tiny pockets full of sticky balsam fir resin! Afraid of the Water? You may be...
The Nose Knows
Stop for a moment. Take one large breath in and smell the air around you. With every inhalation and exhalation (about 23,000 times per day!), we smell the world we’re surrounded by. We are awash in odours of all kinds, from the pleasant fragrance of lily to the sharp...
Alien Next Door: Discovering Our Special Pond Friends
Ever think about what lives in the slime and the ooze of your nearby pond? It may seem like there isn’t a lot going on down in that muddy underworld — just some mud, plants and a few frogs. But you’d be surprised!
Nature Journals
A nature journal is simply a place for capturing your words and sketches; it’s a spot to record your observations, feelings, and thoughts about an aspect of the natural world that has caught your attention.
