Welcome to the Watersheds Canada Resource Library!

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.

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Counting Fish activity

Exploring the interconnectedness of living and non-living things in local ecosystems, this collection focuses on the natural environment and its inhabitants, specifically native fish species found in the Ottawa area. Through interactive activities and educational …

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Fish Activity Book PDF

This activity book is designed for young children (grades K-2) to learn about fish and their habitats. It includes colouring pages, word searches, and other fun activities. The book aims to educate children about the …

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Fish Habitat Activity Book PDF

This activity book is designed for children (grades 2-4) to learn about fish habitats and the importance of protecting them. It includes activities such as colouring, tracing, and labeling to help you understand the different …

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Fish Habitat craft lesson PDF

This lesson plan introduces students to different fish species found in the Ottawa area, their basic needs, and how people can help protect and restore their habitats. Students will learn about the characteristics of healthy …

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Fish Identification matching handout

Learn about different fish species found in the Ottawa area by matching the photo to the name! This handout is suitable for young children (grades K-2).

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Flying Fish Race activity

This lesson plan introduces students to five different fish species found in the Ottawa area and teaches them to match different local fish to their respective habitats. The activity encourages teamwork and understanding of the …

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Frog Life Cycle activity

A handout to guide you through the activity of colouring, cutting, and assembling a handout to create a visual representation of the life cycle of a frog.

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Grade 1 - Characteristics and Needs of Native Fish video lesson

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Grade 2 Life Cycles activity book

This activity book introduces young students (grade K-4) to the life cycles of frogs and turtles with engaging illustrations and interactive exercises. The book covers the different stages of frog and turtle development, and includes …

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