Happy World Snake Day!

by: Samantha Cunningham While we think of snakes primarily as predators, they are both predators and prey! This makes them a key component of a healthy, balanced ecosystem. These slithery serpents help keep pest populations under control by eating insects, rodents, and small mammals. They are nature's pest control and they are particularly good at protecting gardens from slugs and other nuisances! Snakes are also preyed upon by birds and larger mammals.   Fun Fact: Snakes, while ... Read More

by Nathaniel Holloway Plastic has become central to the way humans package, ship, and consume products. This includes everything from electronics, to medications, to baby toys. Plastic was—and still is in some contexts—considered a miracle product which is waterproof, hard-wearing, and easily malleable. However, we have allowed this material with a myriad of unknown adverse health effects to accumulate in Earth's oceans. While it may seem like an “out of sight, out of mind” scenario, it most ... Read More

Thanks to generous funding from the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program, and funding through the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Canadian Conservation Corps, Watersheds Canada is excited to welcome five new summer students to our team. These students will be integral in delivering our on-the-ground programming across Eastern Ontario. In particular, they will be helping with the Natural Edge shoreline re-naturalization program and the Love Your Lake stewardship and ... Read More

Will you be there for Canada’s freshwater this Rivers to Oceans Week? From wetlands, ground water and springs to creeks, streams, lakes, rivers and oceans, our water is connected through watersheds. Rivers to Oceans Week, celebrated from June 8 to 14th, recognizes this connectedness and reminds us that taking care of our water is a shared responsibility. We are so thankful to the many individuals who are dedicated to protecting Canada's freshwater areas. Many have you have participated in ... Read More

Spring has sprung! Watersheds Canada is excited to share some updates about our spring field season and how we are staying safe while still working hard to restore and enhance Canada’s freshwater areas. Shoreline property owners across Canada are participating in the Natural Edge Program. We work collaboratively with shoreline property owners to design their shoreline restoration plan using native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. While physically distanced, landowners walk their shoreline ... Read More

We're so grateful to the mothers, grandmothers, and other strong female influences who have made such a positive impact in our lives. One way you can say thank you this Mother's Day is by making an in honour donation to Watersheds Canada. All donations over $100* will receive a wooden nest box, as well as a beautiful e-card that you can print or email right away! Birdwatching can help improve your mental, physical, and emotional well-being, something that is even more critical during ... Read More