Drive turns into epic turtle rescue
Parks Canada Youth Ambassador taps into love of nature to help at-risk species
Anti-racism in the Outdoors: Resources related to inclusion, diversity, equity & access
Educators at major universities created a guide called “Anti-racism in the Outdoors” that explores the ways that organizations and individuals are shining a light on historic discriminatory practices regarding green areas, and ways in which parks, natural areas, and public gardens can be made more accessible, welcoming, and safe for every person.
A User’s Guide to Life on Earth
Jesse Hildebrand, VP Education at Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants, writes about what inspires him to take part in #BackyardBio. Read to find out how you can get out in nature and explore what lives near you.
The sounds of nature
In celebration of World Listening Day happening every July, Yose Cormier of #NatureForAll writes about how listening to the sounds of nature not only provides many health benefits but is an important component of nature conservation.
Behaviour change with environmental-friendly habits at home
Lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic has prompted many organisations and individuals to re-think how they practice daily activities and adapt to a virtual environment. Fabiola Monty, a writer from the Medium, explores the behaviour change and the adoption of environmental-friendly habits.
What Nature is telling us… and what we can do for Nature
Chantal van Ham, an EU Programme Manager for Nature-Based Solutions, explores the wisdom in nature and explains how to be an ally to a healthy planet.
Connecting to nature through the ubiquitous money plant
Kailash Hariharan Iyer from the Jataka Foundation writes about connecting with nature through a plant called the Devil’s Ivy. Some parts of the world have rechristened it as the ‘Money plant’ because of its powers to attract good luck.
The Land Heals: How Guardians Strengthen Communities
Kristen Tanche is a member of Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation and works with the Dehcho K’ehodi Guardian program. Published originally on the Land Needs Guardians website, Tanche shares her personal journey of healing through the help of the land.
Connecting Biodiversity to Our Humanity
This post originally appeared on the Indigenous Leadership Initiative’s website. Watch as Heiltsuk Nation Hereditary Chief Brown explains how “biodiversity mirrors cultural diversity in the natural world.”
COVID-19, Coastal First Nations and Interconnectedness
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how the Heiltsuk Nation, a coastal First Nation community in British Columbia, Canada, harvest herring and support their communities. The Coastal Guardian Watchmen not only now serve as the eyes and ears for their territory but take on a much bigger responsibility—preserving natural resources.