Here you will find a comprehensive collection of free educational resources dedicated to helping rural shoreline property owners, families, municipalities, lake groups, and educators protect their lakes and restore natural habitat. Explore guides, best practices, case studies, lesson plans, and tools to become a freshwater protector. All resources are freely shareable so please include them in a newsletter, on social media, or printed for a community booth!
Funding support thanks to Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation, and S.M. Blair Family Foundation.
Take photos and observations of animals and plants in nature and submit them to online databases. Participate in a shoreline cleanup and report what you found. Volunteer with a local nature group or field naturalist …
Learn about exciting new projects being delivered this summer to help community groups, property owners, students, and organizations take action for their lakes, rivers, and shorelines.
This lesson plan, adapted from Project WILD, helps students understand how seeds are carried by wildlife and people, and the importance of seed dispersal in native plant growth. Students participate in an activity where they …
This colouring page showcases a Monarch Butterfly and Common Milkweed plant. It is a native wildflower species in Canada. The page is made by artist Debra Lynn Ireland. It is a part of a larger …
This activity book is designed for children to learn about different types of fish and their habitats. It includes colouring pages, word searches, and other interactive activities. The book is created by artist Debra Lynn …
Native plant species and their importance in the Ottawa area are explored through creative and educational approaches. The intersection of science and art is highlighted through the use of poetic devices and the development of …
This activity book introduces children to native plants in Ottawa, teaching them about the parts of a plant, what plants need to live, and the importance of pollinators. It includes coloring pages, a crossword puzzle, …
Draw your favourite native wildflower in this fun handout.
This booklet is designed for students to explore and learn about nature, specifically the Tay Watershed. It provides tips for safely exploring nature, activities to discover local species and biodiversity, and ways to help protect …