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.
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 …
This document provides a checklist for packing items for outdoor adventures. It includes items such as a backpack, water bottle, hat, notebook, and pencils. The checklist also covers specific items for different types of adventures, …
The document is about an activity called Nature Search. It focuses on ecosystems, specifically freshwater and riparian areas. The activity aims to explore biodiversity and the impact of human activities on the environment. It also …
This document is about the four parts of a plant. It asks the reader to identify the parts and match them to the correct words. The parts of a plant are the leaf, root, stem, …
Woody debris piles provide a safe place for fish to eat, lay eggs, rest, and hide from predators. The piles are made up of branches, snags, and root balls in the water. This habitat is …
This activity aims to find and identify different creatures in a pond or lake using identification guides. It provides tips for a successful study, including handling creatures gently and washing hands before handling. The activity …
The Pugnose Shiner is a small fish found in Southern Ontario. It is listed as a Species at Risk and is vulnerable to declining habitat quality. The fish is found near the Quinte watershed. Learn …
This lesson plan introduces students to native wildflower species and pollinators found in the Ottawa area. Students will explore interrelationships among native plants, pollinators, and habitats. They will create works of art that express personal …
This activity helps students build confidence and capacity to take local environmental action and make an on-the-ground difference for freshwater issues affecting their community. Students will identify and assess ways freshwater habitat and water quality …