Meet Your Butterfly Neighbours

by Monica Seidel, Digital Communications and Marketing Intern Did you know that there are over 300 butterfly species in Canada, with 150 in Ontario alone? While most people are familiar with the iconic monarch and swallowtail butterflies, there are many other species fluttering around that would love to meet you. Great spangled fritillary You may have seen this butterfly on a large native plant, like milkweed or spotted Joe-Pye weed. Great spangled fritillaries are found from British ... Read More

Andress’ Your Independent Grocer in Smiths Falls will be celebrating World Water Day (March 22nd) by partnering with Watersheds Canada. With your $2 donation, you will help fund local freshwater initiatives, including naturalizing shorelines with trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, and educating people on in-water fish habitat. You will have the opportunity to write your name on a water drop tag and have it on display at the front of Andress’ from March 15-21st (pictured, right). “Wanita and I ... Read More

As our team continues to work on big plans for 2020, we can't help but remember all of the amazing projects we were able to take part in last year. Here are just a few of our favourite memories from 2019: "I loved working with the Muskrat Watershed Council, Algonquin College Waterfront Campus, and all the landowners and volunteers on our Muskrat Watershed Rehabilitation Project. I had so much fun and lots of laughs with everyone involved. I really enjoyed being outside for the fall and it ... Read More

The Latornell Conservation Symposium, hosted November 19-21, 2019 in Alliston, Ontario, drew together conservation authorities, ENGO's, students, businesses, and Indigenous communities. Watch as Monica Seidel, Watersheds Canada's Digital Communications and Marketing Intern, takes you on a tour of the Symposium and what she learned. Watersheds Canada would like to thank the Latornell Conservation Symposium Grant for funding the full attendance and accommodation of Monica to attend the 2019 ... Read More

by Monica Seidel, Digital Communications and Marketing Intern It was clear from the first day’s morning keynote speaker, Rebecca Thomas, that the Latornell Conservation Symposium was taking the current environmental and social crises seriously. Rebecca, a Mi’kmaw poet and activist, effortlessly blended her personal story with jarring poetry that covered topics of identity, the “creation” of Canada, and including Indigenous perspectives. Rebecca taught about Netukulimk – “I cannot take too ... Read More

by Monica Seidel, Digital Communications and Marketing Intern Cooler temperatures and snow means it is time to start looking for the perfect gifts to wrap under the tree! With this gift guide, you will find unique and meaningful gifts that protect Canada’s lakes, rivers, and shorelines. “Water” you waiting for? Check out these perfect gifts! Symbolic Adoptions Perfect for: Anyone who loves Canada’s beautiful shorelines and waterbodies Six symbolic adoptions are now available ... Read More