Story & Photos by Carla Brown, NWF Web Producer via The National Wildlife Federation's "Garden for Wildlife" I love bats because mosquitoes LOVE to bite me. Pesticides can be harmful to mosquitoes’ predators as well as mosquitoes. According to Bat Conservation International, one little brown bat can eat 60 medium-sized moths or over 1000 mosquito-sized insects in one night! Bats are also interesting because: In many ecosystems, they play a key role in pollinating plants. There are ... Read More
Natural Edge – Spring Planting Success!
by Melissa Dakers, Lake Stewardship Coordinator As summer approaches and the spring planting season comes to a close, Watersheds Canada is proud to continue working towards shoreline rehabilitation through our Natural Edge program. This spring, we planted 21 sites on 9 lakes working alongside home and cottage owners in the rehabilitation and naturalization of their shorelines. Through these efforts, the Natural Edge staff have successfully planted a combined total of over 6121 square metres ... Read More