A new study has looked at 600 conservation efforts around the 🌎 & found nature conservation is working. In 🇨🇦 salmon populations have been decimated. Rick Bailey of the Katzie First Nation in BC, shares the work being done to help restore populations. cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

🎶 It's gonna, gonna, gonna, gonna
It's gonna be 'No Mow May' 🎶

NSYNC's questionable pronunciations aside, we dig into the weeds of #NoMowMay , AND other lawn and yard tips for helping nature thrive. 🌱🐝
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'For 75+ days in 2017, the fire scorched almost 2,000 square kilometres of forest, river & grassland on Secwépemcúl’ecw traditional territory. For the Secwépemc, the land is food, medicine, culture & ceremony. This means any subsequent restoration must holistically heal the land'

'The Ottawa meeting ended with a commitment to focus on reducing the harmful chemicals produced by plastic & making plastic products easier to ♻️. There was, however, disagreement over whether to work on a binding commitment to limit plastic production.' cbc.ca/news/climate/p…

'It’s so inspiring to see people take action and not just say, 'Oh, that’s too big for me. I can’t be involved.' They are involved. One step at a time, one foot in front of the other, they are helping us climb towards a brighter future.' – Megan Leslie wwf.ca/stories/megan-…

'The work we’re doing restores habitat for wildlife including culturally important and at-risk species, while working to sequester carbon from the atmosphere. Because it’s SRSS-led, it also has benefits in terms of traditional medicines and food security.' – James Snider

'For decades, Mushkegowuk leaders in far northern Ontario have sought protections for a vast expanse of Hudson and James bays, and the lowlands and boreal forest on the shore. After 50 years, the project is nearly a reality.' thenarwhal.ca/mushkegowuk-ja…

🔊 Listen to the sounds of Disko Bay, #Greenland

Through this project, you can hear live what is happening underwater & learn more about what impacts the soundscape.

From Outi Tervo, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources & partners. Check it out! 👇
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'A marine protected area managed by Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation has been designated a ‘blue park’ — an internationally recognized example of excellence in marine protection. And it is the first Indigenous-led blue park in the world.' 💙 thenarwhal.ca/bc-first-natio…

'Even though 2023 was not a 'super' El Niño year, it ended up being hotter than 2016, and that's in part because in the 8 years between the two El Niños, global temps have continued to climb as a result of GHG continuing to be pumped into the atmosphere.' cbc.ca/news/science/e…

Orca calf stranded in B.C. lagoon finds her way out!!

“This morning they will encourage her out toward the open ocean where it is hoped that the Brave Little Hunter’s calls will now be heard by her family.”
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📅 2 days
👟 1,776 steps
🐼 363 volunteer positions
❤️ 5,500+ climbers
🌱 $1.53M raised for conservation efforts

THANK YOU for making 2024 a record-breaking year for our #CNTowerClimb , AND for nature and wildlife! ✨ We have the BEST supporters!

It's International #FlamingoDay ! 🦩 Instantly recognizable for their bright pink feathers, flamingos use their webbed feet to swim, stir up food and run on water before lifting off into the sky. ✨ That's flamazing!

'A new humpback whale calf has been spotted in the Salish Sea, marking the first calf of the 2024 season. The calf is probably three or four months old. It was with its mother, Black Pearl, when it was spotted.' – Pacific Whale Watch Association 🐳 🐋 bc.ctvnews.ca/new-humpback-w…

A framework for large-scale marine conservation that could help safeguard #Arctic biodiversity AND help governments fulfil their 30x30 commitments? 🤔Yes please! Read all about it here: nature.com/articles/s4418…

Different names for groups of penguins on land or water? 🐧 Huh, waddle they come up with next? #WorldPenguinDay

Happy #WorldPenguinDay ! 🐧 Did you know emperor penguins are expert divers? The longest recorded dive was nearly 28 minutes! 🤯

'It’s not every day you see a giant panda square off with a BC Lion in downtown Vancouver, but it happened on #EarthDay .' 🐼🦁

Watch to see which mascot was fastest? 😄 bc.ctvnews.ca/video/c2909190…

Together—with support from donors, sponsors & volunteers—climbers raised a whopping $1.53M for conservation efforts!
Megan Leslie: This is the most raised in our #WWFClimb 's 32-year history, a testament to how deeply people care about nature & wildlife. wwf.ca/stories/nature…

#DYK at the beginning of the 20th century, the population was reduced to just 14 individuals, mostly because of habitat loss?

The population now consists of ~500 individuals — proof that protected areas can benefit wildlife populations. Read more here: wwf.ca/lprc2020