Ontario Streams uses recycled christmas trees in the creation of our fish habitat structures! Juvenile fish and aquatic insects living in this pond will use this structure throughout their development as a place to hide and find food.
Today is #WorldWetlandsDay.
DYK - #Wetlands regulate temperature, reduce the heat-island effect, slow the impacts of droughts and reduce #flood and erosion risks and negative impacts on water quality. Learn more: https://t.co/faFeHHFdIC
#RestoreWetlands#climatechange
#DYK Wetlands function as natural sponges that trap & slowly release surface water, rain, snowmelt, groundwater & flood waters. 🌲s, root mats & other wetland vegetation also slow the speed of flood waters & distribute them more slowly over the floodplain: https://t.co/FTddGvoowS
A sneak peak at the new #EnviroHealth action coming to the ECA! Learn how to improve air quality, identify hazard symbols on chemical products, the effects of radon exposure, and get tips on how to stay cool this summer. Details coming February 4th!
The scent of fresh pine has been shown to lower stress and anxiety: https://t.co/6fVUEPrgLf
Remember to follow all public health advice & only engage in outdoor activities close to home.
#HPHP#BellLetsTalk
Save the date! A new action is coming to the ECA! Learn about #EnviroHealth at home and at school. Stay tuned for upcoming events and a chance to win an EcoSchools microgrant! Details coming February 4th.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up on February 12-15. This is a great chance to get outside and count the birds in your neighbourhood while participating in some #CommunityScience
We need nature now more than ever. 🐦🌳❄️🌲☀️
Research shows that natural settings like parks, wilderness areas, urban green spaces and gardens can help improve both physical and #mentalhealth... A great reason to connect with #nature as often as you can. #BellLetsTalk
📢To all students, teachers, parents! 📢 We're celebrating YOU -- all learning heroes around the world 🌍 who are ensuring #LearningNeverStops in their communities.
https://t.co/GDYELeYZ5O #PowerEducation⚡ "Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation" 📝💻
We are excited to announce the 2021 #WorldWetlandsDay online conference in partnership with @COSIA_ca and #NAWMP partners. Join us at 8:30am (MST) on Feb 2, 2021, to engage with our lineup of outstanding speakers.
Register for free at https://t.co/QfAJgz125A