Apr 15, 2019 | Bring Back the Wild, News
The migration of the North American monarch is a fascinating journey unlike any other butterfly in the world. Monarchs that occur east of the Rocky Mountains arrive at 12 sites in Mexico’s Transverse Neovolcanic Belt each fall, and form large aggregations of millions...
Apr 15, 2019 | Bring Back the Wild, News
Introducing the Piping Plover: the cutest bird you’ve probably never heard of. These tiny shorebirds make their homes on rocky beaches across North America, nesting in sandy dunes and feeding on bugs and small marine crustaceans. At one time as many as 100 breeding...
Apr 15, 2019 | Bring Back the Wild, News
The ringed seal, which gets its name from the pattern of light circles on its back, is the smallest of all seal species. They make their home in Canada’s Arctic where they hunt, sleep, and even have their babies on the sea ice. Ringed seals are well-adapted to deal...
Apr 10, 2019 | Bring Back the Wild, Front Page, News
Spring has finally sprung! For much of Canada that means buds in the trees, migratory birds returning to breed, and in a few weeks the salmon run will be in full force with millions of salmon returning to spawn in the rivers and gravel beds where they...
Apr 8, 2019 | Front Page, Members, News
Hey STEMologists! Have you accepted the Re-set the ‘stat Mission? It’s all about fighting climate change by adjusting the temperature of your home, and a great tool that can help you do this is a smart thermostat. It’s just one of the many smart devices that...
Apr 2, 2019 | Bring Back the Wild, Front Page, News
It’s easy to see why animals like polar bears, giant pandas, or Siberian tigers are the subject of a lot of wildlife conservation campaigns. These charismatic ‘flagship species’ are chosen for their large size and iconic looks, serving as mascots to protect entire...
