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.
Supporting Canadas freshwater this Rivers to Oceans Week
This blog post was written in celebration of Rivers to Oceans Week in 2021, an annual celebration that recognizes the connectivity of our watersheds and reminds us that taking care of our water is a shared responsibility. It also shares some of the impacts that our organization was able to create that year through our shoreline restoration projects.
Sustainable Waterfront Planning Through Reconciliation with Kerry Ann Charles and Abraham Francis
This document provides information on sustainable waterfront planning through reconciliation. It highlights various resources and initiatives. The document is a guide for inquiries and further learning. It is delivered in partnership with other organizations.
Sustaining Our Freshwater for today and tomorrow
Canada has vast freshwater resources. We use them every day, whether its washing our dishes or swimming in the lake by our cottage. However, with these incredible resources, we also bear a responsibility to make sure others in the future have the same access to them that we do. This blog post is about sustainability with regards to freshwater: how can we work together to protect this natural resource for generations to come?
Sustaining our Freshwater - A special World Water Day presentation
Protecting your community’s freshwater and shoreland areas is very important but it can be hard to know where to start. You may have trouble understanding technical documents, or figuring out the “best” first step when you have limited resources. The good news is you don’t have to figure this out alone. Join Watersheds Canada's staff for this interactive session as we share some of our free freshwater stewardship resources and how they can help you take action.
Talk to the Birds
This document provides guidelines for staying safe while exploring the outdoors. It emphasizes the importance of physical distancing, hygiene practices, and bringing necessary items such as masks, snacks, and sunscreen. Additionally, it offers tips for observing wildlife from a safe distance and learning about bird identification. The document is created by Watersheds Canada and Junction Creek Stewardship Committee with funding from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
Teacher Information Sheet – Fish Habitat Lesson PDF
This reference documents helps teachers understand the basic needs of different fish species and their habitat needs. This document is helpful for teachers who want to deliver fish-centred programming in their classroom and want to increase their comfort level before delivering lessons. This document covers various fish species, including walleye, largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch, and brook trout. By understanding the unique habitats of these fish, teachers can appreciate the importance of preserving the natural environment and instil this knowledge in their students.
Ten Days of Winter Fun! (2022)
Our annual '10 Days of Winter' campaign provides you with fun activities, crafts, and resources to help you get outside and connect with nature throughout the winter months. This is the 2022 edition that includes building a winter shelter, doing winter sports, finding animal tracks, and more!
Ten Days of Winter Fun! (2023)
Our annual '10 Days of Winter' campaign provides you with fun activities, crafts, and resources to help you get outside and connect with nature throughout the winter months. This is the 2023 edition that includes maple taffy, nature journaling, building a weather station, and more!
Ten Days of Winter Fun! (2024)
Our annual '10 Days of Winter' campaign provides you with fun activities, crafts, and resources to help you get outside and connect with nature throughout the winter months. This is the 2024 edition that includes stargazing, making a Christmas simmer pot, doing a pinecone experiment, and more!