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. Funding support thanks to Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation, and S.M. Blair Family Foundation.

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Wildflower Field Guide Scavenger Hunt lesson plan

This lesson plan aims to teach students how to use a field guide to identify wildflower species found in the Ottawa area. Students will learn to use a field guide, understand the different parts of …

1 file Nature Discovery Pr…
Wildflower Garden Guide (Saskatchewan-specific)

You will receive access to the booklet after you complete the below form. By providing your email, you agree to be added to Watersheds Canada online mailing list and receive occasional electronic communications. You can …

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Wildflower Garden Guide by Watersheds Canada

A wildflower garden is a visually spectacular, self-maintaining, low-cost garden that brings the beauty of nature to your backyard. Native wildflower species are easier, cheaper, and more ecologically beneficial than using non-native wildflower plants. They …

1 file Ottawa Faith Commun…
Wildflower Gardens: Petal-Powered Machines of Change

Building a wildflower garden is an example of one small change that creates resounding positive impacts in the years to come. This blog post explores all the benefits afforded to us and to native wildlife …

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Wildlife Photography Near You webinar with Alejandro Prescott-Cornejo

Amazing photos of lions, tigers, and elephants can be jaw-dropping, but reaching their location is a challenge for many people. Spectacular creatures can be found in your own neighbourhood just waiting for you to see …

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World Wetland Day 2023 - Watersheds Canada Infographic

Wetlands play a crucial role in our global climate, promoting climate change resiliency by acting as a natural defence against floods and drought. They provide many ecosystem services, such as filtering toxic substances and sediments, …

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Worldwide Initiatives to Combat Light Pollution

Light pollution is a global issue that affects everyone and every animal. This blog post shares some unique and fascinating ways that places across the world, from South Korea to the USA, are combatting light …

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Yellow Perch Life Cycle activity

Learn about the life cycle of the yellow perch fish in this fun activity!

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You Can Give Our Lakes and Rivers a Fighting Chance

Climate change is an issue at the forefront of people's minds these days. This article provides some practical ways that you can get involved to reduce the impacts of this issue on us and our …

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