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.
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 a plant, and identify common wildflower species. The activity will help students develop their observation and identification skills. The lesson plan includes materials, procedure, and objectives to achieve the desired outcomes.
Wildflower Garden Guide (Saskatchewan-specific)
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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 attract and protect native pollinator species, which play a critical role in natural ecosystems and human food production. Unfortunately, many pollinating species are declining due to habitat loss, climate change, and other factors, making it critical to preserve and create pollinator habitat wherever possible.
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 by wildflower gardens, and provides a guide on how you can start building your own today!
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 or photograph them! Whether you are a photographer or a viewer, wildlife photography allows you to connect with the intimate lives of incredible species in your region. Join Alejandro Prescott-Cornejo from APC Wildlife Photography for this free webinar on finding and photographing beautiful animals in your backyard. Alejandro Prescott-Cornejo is a wildlife photographer who loves nothing more than spending early mornings exploring local lakes, rivers, and forests trying to capture the elegance of the animal kingdom on camera.
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, groundwater recharge, water quality regulation, and more. Wetlands give many benefits to human well-being, providing clean water and supporting recreational activities. They also provide critical habitat for endangered and at-risk species.
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 pollution! Get informed and inspired by reading this post.
Yellow Perch Life Cycle activity
Learn about the life cycle of the yellow perch fish in this fun activity!
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 native wildlife, from restoring your shoreline to getting involved in community science initiatives.