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.

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Wildfire Cycles and Ecosystem Regeneration in Canada
Wildfire Cycles and Ecosystem Regeneration in Canada

While the sight of a wildfire can spark concern, these phenomena are actually part of a healthy ecosystem. Ecosystems rely …

1 link Uncategorized
Wildflower Field Guide Scavenger Hunt lesson plan
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 …

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

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Wildflower Garden Guide by Watersheds Canada
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 …

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

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Wildlife Photography Near You webinar with Alejandro Prescott-Cornejo
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. …

1 link Freshwater Stewards…
World Wetland Day 2023 - Watersheds Canada Infographic
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 …

1 file Ottawa Faith Commun…
Worldwide Initiatives to Combat Light Pollution
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 …

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Yellow Perch Life Cycle activity
Yellow Perch Life Cycle activity

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

2 files Freshwater, Plants,…