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Great Balls of Snakes

Encounters

Of Milkweed and Monarchs

A Quebec woman’s diligence is rewarded with a front-row seat to a butterfly’s emergence.

Out there

Ahead of the Curve

The sweeping parabolic dunes of Prince Edward Island National Park aren’t just impressive to look at, they’re also a fragile ecosystem that’s home to wildlife.

Footprint

A Greener Kitchen

If you’re considering a reno, keep these eco-friendly tips in mind. If you’re not, there’s still lots you can do in the kitchen to conserve energy and treat the planet a little more kindly. 

In focus 

Over the Rainbow

An iridescent damselfly caught on film.

In focus

Lots of Refuge 

Private landowners are leading the way in creating habitat for wildlife by caring for their woodlots. 

In focus

Wolf and Coyote

These eternal enemies play out their ancient rivalries wherever they meet, and even extend it to other family members such as foxes and dogs.

Backyard habitat

Helping our Monarchs

We can’t do much to preserve the monarch butterfly’s wintering grounds in Mexico, but there are plenty of ways to make them at home back in Canada. 

Have you seen this plant?

Bittersweet nightshade

Don’t confuse bittersweet nightshade with its “deadly” cousin.

Climate files

Invasion of the Weeds

The United States has already seen the devastating effects of invasive weeds’ expanded range due to climate change, and there’s no reason to think Canada will escape. 

Field guide

Our Wild Dogs and Cats

From cougars to coyotes, these creatures are a lot like your house pets in some ways . . . and very different in others. 

Vistas

The latest Canadian research into size and spider reproduction, and the release of carbon from the soil as climate change warms it.

Hinterland Who's Who

Monarch

The familiar and beloved monarch butterfly.