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Local and national partners work together to produce adetailed toolkit that
support a healthy urban tree canopy in Central Puget Sound – and a model
that regions around the country can replicate.

VITAL SIGNS Common name: Baltimore Oriole Latin name: Icterus galbula Range: Found in Southern areas of Easternmost Canadian provinces3. Lifespan: 11 years3 Size: Ranging in length from 17-19 cm, and a wingspan of 23-30 cm3. Population estimate: 12 million (globally) THE FACTS The Baltimore Oriole, not to be confused with the baseball team; are small, […]

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Trees provide a multitude of benefits in our urban environments, but as
climate change progresses choosing the right tree will become increasingly
important.

Since 2017, young people across Canada have been demonstrating their leadership for nature through creative, nature-based projects submitted to Nature Canada’s Young Nature Leaders Grant. This year, we are celebrating the grant’s fifth year running thanks to the passion and generosity of Women for Nature members and other funders. The Young Nature Leader’s grant was […]

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VITAL SIGNS Common name: Black-crowned Night-Heron,  Bihoreau gris (French) Latin name: Nycticorax nycitcorax Range: Year-round resident in South America and the Caribbean, wintering in Mexico, breeding range mainly in the United States, South-western Ontario and parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Lifespan: Around 20 years, oldest female was 21 years 5 months Size: 58-66 cm […]

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