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.
The prothonotary warbler has a migratory journey as incredible as it's striking yellow colour. Follow along on its journey in …
This activity book is designed for children to learn about different types of fish and their habitats. It includes colouring …
This guide provides information on how to maintain and care for your new shoreline plants. It discusses the importance of …
Native plant species and their importance in the Ottawa area are explored through creative and educational approaches. The intersection of …
This activity book introduces children to native plants in Ottawa, teaching them about the parts of a plant, what plants …
Draw your favourite native wildflower in this fun handout.
The 2019 Impact Report highlights the accomplishments of Watersheds Canada, including the launch of the Natural Edge Program and the …
The Natural Edge is a free shoreline naturalization program. It allows waterfront property owners to plant native trees, shrubs, and …
The Natural Edge program was a shoreline rehabilitation project that ran from 2019-2021 in the Quinte watershed. The program aimed …