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A Test of Endurance: Bird Migration

Travelling thousands of miles in difficult conditions, bird migration is a long-distance test of endurance. Tracking birds in all stages of their life cycle is essential if we want to help protect essential habitat.

EcoWest News, August 15, 2023

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Climate education that builds hope; 2) Passive House standards for all sizes and shapes of buildings; and 3) Works of fiction that explore the prairies and the oceans

EcoWest News, August 8, 2023

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Cutting down on shipping pollution; 2) Crowd management tactics for roadside bear viewing; and 3) Logging practices that protect soil biodiversity and reduce the risk of extreme flooding.

Dead Trees / Wildlife Condos

Dead trees support so much life. More than a hundred species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians use snags for nesting, roosting, denning, and feeding.

EcoWest News, August 1, 2023

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Winnipeg has a heat problem; 2) Let’s pay more attention to female birds; and 3) Municipal initiatives - economics, natural assets, biodiversity, and bats

Seven Little-Known Facts About Moths

We’re celebrating National Moth Week by sharing some little-known facts about an insect we regularly see in our parks and gardens.

EcoWest News, July 25, 2023

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Addressing the weather whiplash from drought to torrential rain; 2) A sustainable forestry model;and 3) Renting a bike for your kids instead of buying one

EcoWest News, July 18, 2023

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Farm visits with Regeneration Canada; 2) Addressing the pollution caused by fibreglass boats; 3) Pollinator Cafés; and 4) Water for bees and butterflies

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