and By: Fran Smelko This fall, we received an excited email from a new subscriber, Fran Smelko. We love fan mail from our community and the stories...

Why We Love Yukon
Outhouse races, log skyscrapers and hair-freezing competitions are some of the reasons
9 Top Growing Tips from Home Gardeners
Every day gardeners share their tried and true tips
A Flight of Fancy
Jules Torti shares how her love of birds has influenced her life
Why We Love Belize
Ambergris Caye, San Pedro: An environmentally sound destination and decision
How to Protect Turtle Nests on Your Property
Tips from the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre
Building Your Barn Swallow Nest Egg
NestWatch and Parks Canada show us how
Back to School
From beer “university” to treehouse design, class is in session!
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Nerigoma Nanaimo Bars
A uniquely Canadian chocolatey dessert with a twist you’ll love!

2024 Changemaker Awards Recipients
An opportunity to celebrate young individuals who are spearheading initiatives that drive change

Gather Round – DIY Wreath
What better reason to get outside and enjoy your surroundings this season than with a mission to create your own holiday...

Get Ready Canada, El Niño is Back
After almost three years under a La Niña pattern, the world will experience a strong El Niño pattern
starting in the autumn of 2023.

How to Make a Living Centrepiece
This planter includes: • Phalaenopsis Orchid • Flowering Jasmine • Tropical Cypress
• Maidenhair Fern • Peperomia • English Ivy • Echeveria

A Tree for Every Hero – Highway of Heroes Tribute
To honour Canada’s fallen by planting 117,000 trees