Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System

At the 2019 Grand Canyon Star Party an old rotary phone was set up on a table under the stars for visitors to find. Visitors were invited to dial S-T-A-R and leave a message for a loved one who has passed away. They looked up. And they left these responses.

Have you heard about the City of Hamilton’s Urban Forest Strategy? Today is your last chance to share your thoughts at engage.hamilton.ca. But there’s still ti...me to learn more! Trees are important resources for our environment, economy and society. Show your support for a healthy and protected urban forest and learn how you can grow our city’s urban forest. Read more in our blog at greenventure.ca/speakforthetrees More information on how to get involved with City Of Hamilton's Urban Forestry Strategy in the comments below!

Municipalities are on the front lines of climate change, and Burlington is leading the charge with ambitious climate action objectives. City of Burlington, Ontario

21 reasons to love trees.

Getting your daily steps is the perfect winter activity, now more than ever.

Careers in science are diverse. Listen to Conservation Halton's Kim Funk and Kim Barrett (our wonderful representative for the Conservation Authority) discuss their career path on Watershed Wanderers.

Emerging research and practice suggest public spaces can actually build a healthy community and restore principles of democracy.

Join us for this special Gardening for Nature virtual workshop, Saturday, March 20, to learn from local experts how you can make your garden more biodiverse and... pollinator friendly. We will also be doing an introduction into how we can create rain gardens in our small urban yards. Numbers are limited. Registration is required and a Zoom link will be provided closer to the date. Please contact Jen at [email protected] for more details. See more

Cemeteries, urban biodiversity gems and opportunities to (respectfully) connect with nature. Atlas Obscura / Hamilton Naturalists' Club

Wonderful work form our colleagues at McMaster University

Swim, dance, eat, repeat.

Many species are too small, too "ugly", too few or still undiscovered for us to notice them... Let’s not make these the reasons why they are overlooked.

November marks Indigenous Peoples Awareness Month, a time for Canadians to learn more about the importance of Indigenous heritage and history. During this month Halton Region commemorates Indigenous Leaders and heritage from the past and increase awareness of Indigenous voices today through events, education and discussions. Find out more:

New article from Plants, People, Planet outlining the critical role botanical gardens and arboretums can play in understanding plants in urban environments. Royal Botanical Gardens

A terrific example of wildlife-inclusive urban design courtesy of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.