Early in the morning of April 29, 1903, Turtle Mountain came tumbling down, the small town of Frank in its path. Around 90 people lost their lives in the slide, though the exact number remains unknown. This video explores the history of Frank, the slide, its causes, and how likely another landslide is. https://youtu.be/KeAso3KZkbc Citations…
Come with me on an adventure through the Canadian Rockies! Within this magnificent mountain range you can find stunning scenery, wondrous wildlife, fascinating fossils and so much more. This video will explore the history — both human and natural — of some of well-known spots throughout Canada’s Rocky and Columbia mountain ranges. We’ll explore 1.5…
In the Columbia Mountains lies Mount Revelstoke National Park, home to one of the world’s only Inland Temperate Rainforests (the other two are located in southern Siberia and Russia’s far east). This unique ecosystem is home to hundreds of species, and is one of the most productive and biodiverse regions in Canada. In my latest…
John Edmonstone was a taxidermist and freed-slave who taught and enabled famed naturalist Charles Darwin. Edmonstone lived a fascinating life, long before meeting Darwin, and contributed to our understanding of the natural world, but it’s also a reminder of the impacts of nineteenth century colonialism and the historical erasure of people of colour. Here’s what’s…
The Backyard Friends is an ongoing YouTube and blog series about animal pals that you might find in your backyard. No matter where we are, we are a part of the nature, not apart from it. Table of Contents Printable Colouring Sheet! To download: Right click on the image. Click “Save image as…” and save…
Exploring Iceland | History, Nature & Magic! Exploring Iceland is a video project showcasing some of Iceland’s famous and noteworthy sights, delving into history, folklore, science, witchcraft, and more! Learn about more than a thousand years of human history on this remote North Atlantic island, as well as the unique natural history of the land…
Table of Contents Overview Ptarmigans are a genus of birds related to grouse, chickens, turkeys and pheasants (10). There are three species of ptarmigan, each with several subspecies: the willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus), the rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) and the white-tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura). The scientific name Lagopus comes from Greek and means rabbit footed…
Happy Bat Month! Happy Bat Month! This Bat Month the focus has been on a common North American species, and personal favourite, the little brown bat (Scientific name: Myotis lucifugus). This an illustration I made featuring the Little Brown Bat and I thought some people might enjoy having a version they can print off and…
Here are seven facts about the North Atlantic Right Whale! Its scientific name is Eubalaena glacialis, which means “True Whale of the ice.” E. glacialis typically weighs between 55 thousand to 95 thousand kilograms (or about 120 thousand to 210 thousand pounds), and can measure up to 17 meters or 55 feet in length. E….
March 22 is World Water Day, and one of the best things we can do for the planet, one another, and future generations is to reduce our water consumption. In the spirit of world water day, I’m going to share what I do to reduce my water consumption and pollution. Laundry One of the easiest…