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.
Municipal election time – a river day runs through it
This blog post was written by executive director Robert Pye. It centers on how World Rivers Day fell in time …
My Favourite Fish Lesson Plan
This handout accompanies the My Favourite Fish lesson plan.
My Freshwater Diary Lesson Plan
The document discusses the importance of water in the human body and the challenges of finding clean freshwater. It highlights …
My Journey to the South: The Fall Migration of a Prothonotary Warbler
The prothonotary warbler has a migratory journey as incredible as it's striking yellow colour. Follow along on its journey in …
Native Fish (Needs and Characteristics of Living Things) Activity Book (grade 1)
This activity book is designed for children to learn about different types of fish and their habitats. It includes colouring …
Native Plant Care Guide by Watersheds Canada
This guide provides information on how to maintain and care for your new shoreline plants. It discusses the importance of …
Native Plant Poetry Lesson Plan
Native plant species and their importance in the Ottawa area are explored through creative and educational approaches. The intersection of …
Native Plants Activity Booklet (grade 3-4)
This activity book introduces children to native plants in Ottawa, teaching them about the parts of a plant, what plants …
Native wildflower identification cards
Draw your favourite native wildflower in this fun handout.