Sheila on recent vacation to Port Renfrew, BC That’s what my mom would say when I came home after a day of adventuring either “up the bush” or “down the bush”. I was lucky to grow up in a time where neighbourhood kids in a new subdivision in Burnaby, BC, would roam free. We’d get together and go up to the top of the street where there was a meadow and apple orchard, or down to the bottom where the

Whether you are shopping for a seasoned field ornithologist or someone who simply enjoys watching chickadees from the kitchen window, finding a meaningful gift for them can make a lasting impact for conservation. The best gifts for birders celebrate their passion and actively help protect bird populations across Canada. To help you choose, Nature Canada has put together this guide featuring outdoo

Wheels within wheels, cycles within cycles — that’s nature at its heart. Things keep moving and changing and being reused. Heaven and earth flow into one another. There is no end point where waste is just dumped, to become a mildewed and dangerous eyesore. That’s the kind of economy we need, too. It’s called the circular economy. The circular economy involves three principles: Eliminate waste and

We are intensely concerned by the clearly unsustainable exploitation of Canada’s forests and fisheries that has been going on for decades. We worry greatly about the consequences for Nature, from the exploitation of fossil fuels and minerals. This unrestrained consumption has inevitably led to climate changes and all the consequences for water resources and the habitats that support humanity and a

Each year, millions of birds lose their lives during their migration after colliding with buildings—a devastating consequence of our built landscapes. But there’s something you can do. By rescuing injured birds and helping identify collision-prone structures, you can be part of the solution. Birds don’t recognize glass as a barrier. Reflections can look like trees or open sky, while birds may try

Earlier this year, 20 organizations representing the nature community in Canada, got together in Ottawa to discuss how we can all act together to implement the funding announced earlier this year while also addressing the proposed legislative changes that would undermine many environmental protections. A report of these discussions is now available! As Prime Minister Mark Carney put it: “When we f

In the heart of the Nation’s capital, Nature on the Hill brings democracy to life with nature at its center. Organized by Nature Canada, the event unites voices from across the country to call on the federal government to protect what makes Canada extraordinary: our natural world. A United Voice for Nature Over the course of the week, delegates from nature groups large and small will meet with MPs

As a terrestrial being, my perspective of the natural beauty of Prince Edward County is rather unique. I view its natural beauty from above the waterline of Lake Ontario, admiring its invaluable wetlands, its seasonal avian visitors and its spectacular shoreline. However, as a marine scientist and diver, I am also privileged to gaze at its underwater vistas, especially at the scores of historical

Niagara River. Photo Credit: Bethany Helaine Poltl I grew up in Niagara Falls, right near the river, and I spent most days as a kid along the shores and in the river valley. I remember watching the water for hours, fascinated by the colour of the river that was beyond blue, almost teal. It was a constantly changing, turbulent river where I could find adventure after adventure. Finding vine ropes t

The following winning essay was written by Mandy Gibson, the 2026 Charles Labatiuk Scholarship Award Winner. Growing up, I was the wildlife-obsessed kid, wondering about everything in the natural world. Fortunate to have a family cottage, I loved exploring and finding wildlife in the Kawartha Lakes. Frogs, fish, and fireflies – my siblings and I spent hours searching for them all. But most of all,