https://www.ecospark.ca/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://www.ecospark.ca/blog/catgrassgrowers monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/956c2ce8-534a-47e9-a384-1a142792a207/20260311_125309.jpg Blog - CatGrass Growers: Let's keep our Indoor Cats Entertained with this Conservation craft - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1773424149867-KD1Z0IC0QN580GK9GWP4/1000024869.jpg Blog - CatGrass Growers: Let's keep our Indoor Cats Entertained with this Conservation craft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1773424191774-WNJA0LON4Q8CSAHBP06O/1000024868.jpg Blog - CatGrass Growers: Let's keep our Indoor Cats Entertained with this Conservation craft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1773424150603-G5WNTIFRPB340II6RK6Z/1000024879.jpg Blog - CatGrass Growers: Let's keep our Indoor Cats Entertained with this Conservation craft https://www.ecospark.ca/blog/9-simple-actions-to-help-birds monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1768400948883-WE8J8NGVJW6RJB8SAGN1/Help+Birds+Banner.jpg Blog - 9 SIMPLE ACTIONS TO HELP BIRDS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/ce82f689-ba35-4dca-87e2-ab19155b7cee/Use+Bird+Friendly+Windows.jpg Blog - 9 SIMPLE ACTIONS TO HELP BIRDS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/b4668072-4537-45b3-b14a-2a18635c0d2b/Dim+the+Lights+at+Night.jpg Blog - 9 SIMPLE ACTIONS TO HELP BIRDS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/31f16899-e500-4403-b57a-c03101e7c3e0/Keep+Cats+Indoors.jpg Blog - 9 SIMPLE ACTIONS TO HELP BIRDS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/83453638-279a-4381-a34b-71db3d36ea4e/Avoid+Pesticides.jpg Blog - 9 SIMPLE ACTIONS TO HELP BIRDS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/80b474f2-b09d-4c9d-b913-3e1b12f25eae/Reduce+Plastic+Use.jpg Blog - 9 SIMPLE ACTIONS TO HELP BIRDS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/51eda436-6fc8-4651-82cd-8aaf3d44fa89/Plant+Native+Species.jpg Blog - 9 SIMPLE ACTIONS TO HELP BIRDS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/03457c97-5050-4069-a2c1-52615d7df319/Leave+the+Leaves.jpg Blog - 9 SIMPLE ACTIONS TO HELP BIRDS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/12357ebd-9266-41ad-8935-6e881974f520/Be+a+Citizen+Scientist.jpg Blog - 9 SIMPLE ACTIONS TO HELP BIRDS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/068e8932-6d50-4121-b674-2d1bc7ce5613/Buy+Bird+Friendly+Coffee.jpg Blog - 9 SIMPLE ACTIONS TO HELP BIRDS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ecospark.ca/blog/biologydisability-txsfh monthly 0.5 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/69c9d021-0ba7-4204-8aad-6617312f3922/resizedocknewbrunswick..jpg Blog - The Diversity of Disability in the Sciences: How Accessible can a Biology degree be? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1767969900217-NUYRBOHF4SOK8APG6S85/resizedtidalshorenewbrunswick.jpg Blog - The Diversity of Disability in the Sciences: How Accessible can a Biology degree be? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1767969899058-LMQBNGN38QMQS10B4HW3/resizedcrabgrabbingglove.jpg Blog - The Diversity of Disability in the Sciences: How Accessible can a Biology degree be? Picture from a marine biology field course hosted in Qonasqmkuk (St. Andrews), New Brunswick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1768410063898-1U07JIPFMSEP62HW73JO/Screen+Shot+2026-01-14+at+12.00.45+PM.png Blog - The Diversity of Disability in the Sciences: How Accessible can a Biology degree be? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/7b518955-9788-4b49-a534-480ef82b0ec7/resizedcaterpillarcount.jpg Blog - The Diversity of Disability in the Sciences: How Accessible can a Biology degree be? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/03685d6c-5ad8-472c-a042-860dd4d1f3b6/resizedme..jpg Blog - The Diversity of Disability in the Sciences: How Accessible can a Biology degree be? - Author Bio Harpreet Bhamra (she/her) is a graduate of York University with a degree in biology. She now spends her time organizing community projects and taking any opportunity to do fieldwork and research, whether that’s wading in streams, learning how to decolonize conservation, or cleaning conservation parks. https://www.ecospark.ca/blog/gea4m8kzphx9vgnkafzvd2mp1p5ew7-tzw5d monthly 0.5 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/53c7119d-a19a-426e-972e-b283768fed91/Screenshot+2025-09-17+at+2.32.17%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Brian Daffern (he/him), Retired OCT Hi, I’m Brian. I am a retired elementary teacher currently supporting EcoSpark and Toronto Outdoor Education Schools. I have a passion for connecting curriculum expectations with nature, helping students become ecoliterate, and enabling them to have a better understanding of global issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/9e86d143-ef25-4489-a696-d613b4eaf724/Ellen+at+Rosetta+McClain+gardens+%281%29.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Ellen Murray (she/her), Retired OCT My name is Ellen and I am a retired biology teacher. I have loved doing outdoor activities with EcoSpark, especially the bird surveys, tree id and stream studies programs, over the past two years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/cb730ab1-57bb-4e23-bffa-cdffd6c55706/Ellen+xcountry+skiing+%281%29.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark I have been volunteering in my grandson's kindergarten and discovering more of Toronto's lovely walking trails since retiring. My favourite Toronto outdoor space is the Rosetta McClain Gardens near the Scarborough Bluffs, well known in the birding community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/ee63e93d-8641-4eee-a73b-9c760fe8fe26/David_headshot+%281%29.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark - David Gordon (he/him), Retired OCT I taught secondary school in Pickering for 30 years, the last 20 of which I had the gift of EcoSpark involvement. From Changing Currents, to WattWize, Sparking Science, the Greenbelt Youth Charter and serving on the EcoSpark Board for 8 years, my involvement has been exceptionally enriching, both personally and professionally. Now I am semi-retired, working each fall at the Boundless School in Palmer Rapids and its 600 acre classroom on the Madawaska River. This allows me the time to help EcoSpark deliver programs across the GTA as one member of their Gently Used Teacher team. My favourite outdoor place in the GTA has to be the Bear Road Wetland in the Rouge. Myself and my students played a small part helping Friends of the Rouge Watershed in creating this wetland, so it is personally a very meaningful place while being beautiful and so full of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/2abe3bf8-84a0-4f7a-941b-dfb4522078e5/ken_pic+%281%29.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Ken Kalisch (he/him), Retired OCT Hi, my name is Ken and I am a retired Toronto elementary teacher and outdoor educator for the past 2 years. I am currently supporting various outdoor initiatives and education programs around the GTA, including some of the citizen science programs offered by EcoSpark. At the moment I am interested in the connecting green corridors from the Oakridge’s Moraine to around the Toronto area, such as, the new Uxbridge Provincial Park lands and the Rouge National Park. I continue to look forward to learning with youth and helping people connect to the outdoors in various contexts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/4df7145e-823e-44fe-aebc-a685833a1d25/IMG_3061.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Lori Yez (she/her), Retired OCT Hi, I’m Lori. I am a retired elementary teacher currently supporting EcoSpark and Toronto Outdoor Education Schools. I spent 5 years teaching in the classroom and 27 years teaching Outdoor Education to TDSB students. I have a passion for providing students with learning opportunities while immersed in their outdoor environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/b337c737-b4df-4381-aca0-d671af8c123e/Winter_2025_Alissa_2.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Alissa Gallizzi (she/her), University of Waterloo Student My name is Alissa Gallizzi, and I am a a current master's student at the University of Waterloo studying social and ecological sustainability. In my second year, I am developing a multi-level project that aims to explore how short-term exposure to nature may elicit the characteristics of a "significant nature situation" for youth audiences. Environmental education is a passion of mine, stemming from various experiences working as an animal educator for childrens’ programming, and my experience at the Toronto Zoo teaching families and youth groups about wild species survival adaptability. I joined EcoSpark because I believe organizations as such are solutions to combatting the extinction of experience, and encouraging future generations to become stewards of the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/8149ea37-d97d-4bce-8a67-0b9e2bdc834a/Screenshot+2026-03-02+at+2.27.18%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Esme Stamatis (she/her), Western Technical Commercial School Student My name is Esme and I am a high school student currently attending Western Technical Commercial School. I am passionate about spending time outdoors–whether that's through camping, hiking, or bouldering–and environmental conservation. I am excited to learn more about scientific data collection and to contribute to education that highlights the importance of nature. Although I find many natural spaces in Toronto enjoyable, my favourite is Etienne Brulé park. With the Humber River running right through the park, it makes for the perfect salmon-watching spot! During the spawning season (September-October), I spend almost every weekend at the park, admiring some of my favourite fish–Chinook, Coho, and Atlantic salmon–make their strenuous journey upstream. As a high school co-op student, I am excited to gain experience in the field and explore the world of scientific research, all while contributing to the conservation of our planet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/b7eac0c6-9796-476d-b69d-a1bb424e7d11/IMG_5855.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Misha Khawaja (she/her), York University Student My name is Misha and I’m in my final year of a bachelor’s degree in Global Geography at York University where I have developed a strong passion for environmental sustainability. I’m excited to volunteer with EcoSpark. I believe in the work they do to support the environment and engage communities. I’m looking forward to learning new skills, meeting passionate people and making a positive difference together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/78b5443c-3ecd-4451-af59-caf495e3b8c0/tempImagehZfcHS.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Nick Amenta (he/him), University of Toronto Student Hi! My name is Nick—I'm a second year student at the University of Toronto, pursuing a double major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Science, working my first year with EcoSpark as part of University of Toronto’s Research Opportunities Program. With EcoSpark, I’m going to be focusing on learning about community science methods, and the ways we can promote excitement and communication across large and diverse communities. I'm specifically interested in the creation of urban wilderness, as well as habitat reconstruction and revitalization—a lot of which is driven by my growing up in Toronto. I've always loved walking in Toronto’s urban parks, like Tommy Thompson and High Park; they're great ways to reconnect with nature and relieve some stress, and it's always nice to see the way nature can thrive in unnatural environments. I'm super excited to get to work here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/4b7f5a8c-e231-462d-9599-ce0015f2aba6/EcoSpark+Website+Pic.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Nyah Vasudeva (she/her), University of Toronto Student My name is Nyah and I am entering my final year at UofT, completing a double major in Human Geography & Sociology! My passion is to learn about how groups of people interact in an environmental space and seeing the impact climate change has on our society! I love Niagara on the Lake and hiking in many national parks! I want to take the time to explore more and try out new hiking sites across the country! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/deaa0237-87ac-4162-87de-c9806a15ed0e/IMG_7857.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Simone Brisbin (she/her), Toronto Metropolitan University Student My name is Simone Brisbin (she/her), and I am an intern at EcoSpark currently working towards completing my masters degree in Spatial Analysis at Toronto Metropolitan University. This program has helped me develop my mapping and data analysis skills through hands-on projects and work experience. Prior, I completed my undergraduate degree at The University of Waterloo in Planning. This addressed land development and transportation planning; environmental law, management and sustainability; as well as design and computer skills. I was able to incorporate my diverse interests in art, travel, socio-economics, architecture and the natural environment. Through specializing in environmental planning I became all the more inspired to build healthy, social, and equitable communities that are resilient against environmental degradation and promote environmental sustainability for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/10176e27-e44f-46a7-9bb1-62ff82d3b823/Wayne+Photo.jpg Blog - Faces of Ecospark - Wayne Lee (he/him), Queens University Student Hi, I’m Wayne. I am working towards completing my Teachers Education Program at Queen’s University. I believe that education is more meaningful when students are able to connect their learning with the real world, and there is nothing more real or consequential than our environment. EcoSpark’s mission to connect students with their immediate surroundings drew me to joining the team. I am eager to learn more about citizen science and how to incorporate environmental and outdoor education into my future lessons. https://www.ecospark.ca/blog/talkbats monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/c9e6c30d-7c26-48ca-ba0d-15aa68cc7a75/9413217529_f3a07d7bfe_c.jpg Blog - Let's Talk About Bats: Friends or Foes? - Benefits of Bats Bats play an active role in our society by providing many economic and environmental advantages: Insect control: The value of pest control provided by bats in the US is estimated at over $3.7 billion per year. The Little Brown Bat, one of Ontario's native species, can consume over 600 insects in an hour! Pollination: Over 500 plant species depend on bats for pollination, including beloved tropical fruits like bananas, mangoes, and durians, as well as about 80 medicinal plants. Seed dispersal: Bats spread seeds for nuts, figs, avocados, and cacao—the main ingredient of chocolate. In many tropical regions, bats play a vital role in kick-starting the initial growth of cleared rainforests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1729868694047-J81N3ZGSGJ9CXTWPJGL8/1024px-Grey-headed_Flying_Fox_%28IMG0528%29.jpg Blog - Let's Talk About Bats: Friends or Foes? - Grey-headed Flying Fox eating flower nectar. Photo by Andrew Mercer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1729868694009-E5D3D591SN7H9GUGTCQZ/1024px-Eastern_Red_Bat_with_three_babies..jpg Blog - Let's Talk About Bats: Friends or Foes? - Eastern Red Bat with babies. Photo by Josh Henderson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1729869325663-R1G8IAVE6VU2BY2V56F6/Myotis_brandtii_-_Manuel_Ruedi+%281%29.jpg Blog - Let's Talk About Bats: Friends or Foes? - Brandt’s myotis–the longest-lived bat species, found in Siberia. Photo by Manuel Ruedi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/b87fe1c6-588b-444d-b8f0-3607f6baafa2/5765099287_439eb52d45_c.jpg Blog - Let's Talk About Bats: Friends or Foes? - Threats to Bats Unfortunately, bats face numerous threats due to human activity. Four of the eight bat species in Ontario are endangered. The main causes include: White-Nose Syndrome (WNS): This fungal infection, introduced by humans, wakes bats up during their hibernation. In order to warm up, bats increase their metabolic rate and use up reserved fat, eventually leading to starvation. In some colonies, the death rate from WNS is 99%. Image—> Bat infected with WNS. Photo by Marvin Moriarty/USFWS. Climate Change: Climate change has devastating effects on bat populations, as many cannot adapt to unusual weather patterns and extreme natural disasters. Habitat Loss: Human activities destroy and fragment roosting sites and foraging grounds. Additionally, noise, light, and air pollution disrupt their natural cycles and behaviors, while pesticide use reduces the abundance of insects that bats rely on for survival. Collisions with Wind Turbines: This is a lesser but still notable threat. Migratory bats sometimes mistake turbines for trees or water bodies, resulting in injuries by the blades. However, there are designs and strategies that can significantly decrease such risk. For example, stopping turbine operation during sunsets when bats are active and emitting a certain frequency that deters them from the turbines are efficient ways to reduce this threat. Domestic Cats: As an invasive species, cats pose extensive threats to biodiversity worldwide. It is strongly discouraged to let your cats roam outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/dd2e390e-504c-46f2-b2ab-016ec506ddb8/Yiming+Chen+YRDSB+2024.jpg Blog - Let's Talk About Bats: Friends or Foes? - Author Bio Yiming Chen is a high school student with a passion for wildlife and nature. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering and is currently completing her co-op placement at EcoSpark through the York Region District School Board. https://www.ecospark.ca/blog/galls monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/bf1047a4-6bae-4aa6-90f3-f20b4216234e/hackberry+psyllid.jpeg Blog - Those aren’t just warts - They’re Hackberry Psyllids! Image of galls, by megsf on iNaturalist, some rights reserved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/7fd757f9-545c-48be-b336-d45bf4d071c7/Hackberry_Psillid_10-10-21.jpg Blog - Those aren’t just warts - They’re Hackberry Psyllids! An adult hackberry psyllid. Image by Missouri Department of Conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/eddf99e6-1308-4c40-99b5-12a6580fa2e7/NoahLeach.jpg Blog - Those aren’t just warts - They’re Hackberry Psyllids! https://www.ecospark.ca/blog/healthandwellness monthly 0.5 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/49215c32-3a7a-46b5-bbd3-acc7e6bf5e59/IMG_0960+%281%29.jpg Blog - Exploring the Hidden Benefits: Mental Well-being and Citizen Science Participation - Text by Yannie Mork introducing her academic research project “Exploring the Hidden Benefits: Unveiling the Mental Well-being Perks of Citizen Science Participation” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1717172230847-PMWSAEWW9DRBU03R9LFG/NatureJournalTrafalgar2024+reduced.jpg Blog - Exploring the Hidden Benefits: Mental Well-being and Citizen Science Participation - student nature journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1717172231155-IUBLKBHK9QULI7WYIL0Z/20240510_104421+%281%29.jpg Blog - Exploring the Hidden Benefits: Mental Well-being and Citizen Science Participation - student citizen science activity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1717172231640-SNA7G856PED1DXKWN2BP/20240513_123638+%281%29.jpg Blog - Exploring the Hidden Benefits: Mental Well-being and Citizen Science Participation - student nature investigation https://www.ecospark.ca/blog/altt4ehcmcnj6vp1oxnunrzwz350wp monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/af032498-6465-4f9a-ace5-0060f0d1b76f/Copy+of+iNaturalist+project+banner+TEMPLATE+%283%29.png Blog - Discovering Nature in the City: EcoSpark Staff Past City Nature Challenge Highlights - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/c5e4fd8f-721c-400a-b243-c093df846af7/Toronto_Ontario_Canada_LiviaAntony_1.jpg Blog - Discovering Nature in the City: EcoSpark Staff Past City Nature Challenge Highlights Participating in the City Nature Challenge offers an opportunity to connect with nature, learn about our local ecosystems, and contribute to scientific research and conservation efforts. It’s a chance to unite with nature enthusiasts worldwide and showcase the biodiversity that Toronto and the GTA has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/39457a55-19ae-40d7-a8ae-6d2158d1c1e0/Sara%2BKuruvilla+%281%29.jpg Blog - Discovering Nature in the City: EcoSpark Staff Past City Nature Challenge Highlights - Sara Kuruvilla (she/her) Sara found joy in enhancing her photography skills, capturing the often-overlooked details of nature through macro photography. Her efforts support submitting detailed observations to iNaturalist, providing research-quality data crucial for scientific understanding and conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/0e168854-0e0b-4daf-b286-fbbf2bd231ce/Screenshot+2024-04-27+214425.png Blog - Discovering Nature in the City: EcoSpark Staff Past City Nature Challenge Highlights Her favorite observation spot, a forest trail close to her home, presents new sights, sounds, and experiences with every visit, emphasizing the dynamic and ever-changing nature of our local ecosystems. Sara shares the challenge of engaging adults in City Nature Challenge, finding more success and enthusiasm among children. Her strategy? Sparking curiosity with the natural world’s wonders, turning every outdoor moment into a learning opportunity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/92956db1-7a2b-4bb8-964b-dc5347380040/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Discovering Nature in the City: EcoSpark Staff Past City Nature Challenge Highlights - Rhiannon (They/Them) For Rhiannon, High Park stands out as a biodiversity haven within the urban landscape of Toronto. The park's blend of wild and cultivated plant life, alongside its diversity of birds makes it a perfect spot for nature observation and appreciation. Organizing group outings and sharing personal wildlife discovery stories have been effective in inspiring others to join the challenge, transforming City Nature Challenge into a communal and enjoyable experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/91274d05-dd2f-45e4-9951-0755c0fc3eed/Dana%2BBuchbinder+%281%29.jpg Blog - Discovering Nature in the City: EcoSpark Staff Past City Nature Challenge Highlights - Dana (She/Her) Dana appreciates City Nature Challenge for encouraging a deeper exploration of local vegetation, finding wonder in the small and mighty revealing the biodiversity that thrives in the smallest patches of green. She enjoys encouraging her neighbors to participate, and engaging her children with fun nature-based activities. Her approach includes engaging activities illustrating the challenge’s potential to make nature exploration accessible and fun for all ages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/047bfe1a-d2cb-455f-96ef-eace2bdcd3fc/Screenshot+2024-04-27+214937.png Blog - Discovering Nature in the City: EcoSpark Staff Past City Nature Challenge Highlights Dana prefers to use City Nature Challenge as an opportunity to explore a natural space that she has never visited before. She chooses to focus her time in one new chosen spot, a woodland, or along an urban riverbank, for example. This narrower focus allows for the exploration of the infinitely detailed patterns in nature. The Canada Yew (Taxus Canadensis) has been the focus of research for compounds in cancer medicines, and here it is growing right in Toronto’s urban ravines! Dana reported this observation during the City Nature Challenge 2023, from Mimico Creek near Bloor and Islington, Toronto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/c9f5f30f-f82d-4570-89da-60d4858289ec/Livia%2BAntony+%281%29.jpg Blog - Discovering Nature in the City: EcoSpark Staff Past City Nature Challenge Highlights - Livia (She/Her) Livia enjoys City Nature Challenge for the opportunity it provides to connect with nature and contribute to the understanding and conservation of local biodiversity. 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Edwin is a high school student and full-time bug enthusiast. Art is simply a hobby of his, but he strives to improve it day by day. Born and raised in the GTA, Edwin was often caught engaging in bug-related shenanigans in his youth. It could be said that he never grew out of that habit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/db227076-3aa8-46e3-bd78-19da1bec32d5/heron.jpg Blog - Student Artist Interview: Edwin P. The stamp-making process can be boiled down to designing, printing, and carving. The first step is to come up with exactly what you want your stamp to look like. It is important to consider positive and negative space here (i.e. which parts are inked and which are left blank). Once this is complete, draw it on a piece of paper with a dark pen, then shade over the design with charcoal or a pencil. Following this, place the drawn-on side onto a block of linoleum. At this stage, you can simply trace over the pen lines showing through, which will imprint an inverted copy of the image onto the surface. From here, all that’s left to do is to use carving tools and dig out the negative space so that only the intended design shows up with ink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/97da2979-e6ca-422f-9ed6-bb3c8ac53b13/spongeymoth.jpg Blog - Student Artist Interview: Edwin P. In order to properly represent each animal, I lay down some rules. The entire point of simplifying animals this way is to bring out what makes them special, distinctive markings and unique pieces of anatomy are always included, such as the curve of an eagle’s beak or their pronounced back talon. They must all have discernable segments to clearly show which part is which. Finally, the proportions should still be vaguely accurate, so spindly legs or round abdomens stay that way. Adhering to these rules and leaving out finer details, most of the design is already complete. However, some challenges do arise from having a more geometric style. I remember struggling to represent the countless spines of a spongy moth caterpillar for a while, until I noticed that they grew in clusters that can be simplified to a series of triangles.; https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/2c78c476-75a3-4b92-a382-cc0e63067459/mosquito.jpg Blog - Student Artist Interview: Edwin P. To contrast this, however, the slender legs and proboscis are long and creepy, which definitely reads as unpleasant. Visual balance is also important, so excess space can be filled with patches of texture instead; this gives further insight as to what these creatures are like in life. 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This podcast has it all. Host Alie Ward takes a deep dive into a different scientific field every episode with passionate and engaging experts in each ology. With interesting facts and funny anecdotes, there's a topic to satisfy everyone's curiosity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/fc6f0673-8555-44fd-a8ce-eb4666496771/Happy+City.jpg Blog - Inspiring Staff Selections - Make it stand out Paul: Rich with history and new insights from psychology, neuroscience and Montgomery’s own urban experiments, Happy City is an essential tool for understanding and improving our own communities. The message is as surprising as it is hopeful: by retrofitting our cities for happiness, we can tackle the urgent challenges of our age. The happy city, the green city and the low-carbon city are the same place, and we can all help build it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/73dfb969-b6db-4343-8d22-2039c5451eea/Octopus.jpg Blog - Inspiring Staff Selections - Make it stand out Livia: My Octopus Teacher follows the life of Craig Foster and the unusual bond he develops with a wild octopus in the kelp forest of South Africa. Moving, emotional and resounding, this tale will leave you with a sense of wonder, respect and empathy towards earth’s creatures we never thought to see in a different light. With great direction and an absolutely captivating soundtrack, the movie draws you into the lives of these two species and shows us our interconnectedness, ability to share experiences and makes you reflect on humanity's connection to the natural world and the brevity of life on the planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/18743a2b-4020-4f80-833c-1874fe93cf15/Caddisfly.png Blog - Inspiring Staff Selections - Make it stand out Credit: Josh Cassidy/KQED Sara: If you were a soft squishy bug that lived in water, what would you use to protect yourself from things that may harm you? What if you could glue together an armour made of stones, using water-proof tape? Check out this amazing video on how caddisfly larvae protect themselves from the world. This video is created by the Youtube channel DeepLook a 'science video series...from KED and PBS Digital Studios'. Known for its amazing investigations into the macro and micro world to understand complex science concepts, this channel is definitely my all-time favourite resource to learn new things about nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/424fd039-4a09-4f56-9044-9b9ce2b7c44d/Pollinators.jpg Blog - Inspiring Staff Selections - Make it stand out Credit: Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation Dana: This is my go-to guide for native bee and butterfly conservation. Accessible and practical suggestions on providing healthy habitats for pollinators in community gardens, school grounds, and urban, rural, and suburban landscapes. Beautiful photographs help identify the insects. Handy regional plant lists and info let you choose native flowers to brighten and benefit any space. I love the science behind the easily implemented suggestions, from providing foraging and nesting sites to endangered pollinator conservation. A hefty Taking Action section helps you plan habitat improvements with the wider community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/f0c862a9-7770-4b87-a04f-79dd03571a7d/TalkingCities.png Blog - Inspiring Staff Selections - Make it stand out Emily: TalkingCities is a TikTok account run by Paul Stout who makes videos about cities, urban design, architecture and city planning. In many of his videos, he emphasizes the need to build for humans and walkability rather than for cars. He also discusses the implications of the way we build our cities and how it affects the mental health of residents living in those cities and future generations. By using TikTok as a platform, he has been able to engage and teach young people about their built environments and how we can make them better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/70c1b212-7224-4896-9da0-47ae198a8518/Farm.jpg Blog - Inspiring Staff Selections - Make it stand out Karen: With the hope of creating not only a farm, but a thriving ecosystem, the family in this movie inspires us all to accept the processes of nature and be in awe of its beauty. 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McFarland on iNaturalist https://www.ecospark.ca/cultivating-biodivercity/november2025 monthly 0.5 2026-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/ee8ca3aa-e497-4a26-af39-50bc97d2116a/30158656854_f5887a3e6a_o.jpg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1763140335889-MRSSPSUNRQBNPKZWS90X/Mallard.jpeg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - Mallard Anas platyrhynchos By Sean B on iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1763140454855-27T1CYIQ5PKX7PQRXEH7/image-asset.jpeg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - Dark-eyed Junco Junco hyemalis By w_mark_c on iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1763140601846-3XFV60H2FWKFD0562W2D/image-asset.jpeg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - House Sparrow Passer domesticus By aparrot1 on iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1763140675578-ZVEGO84PUA5JPR75508E/Northern+Shrike.jpg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - Northern Shrike Lanius borealis By georectified on iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1763140742095-01DKJ1WIEX2WDY3Z6IOK/large.jpg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus By loarie on iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1760099629754-BERUD0BUMK92ARMMZB4E/bat.jpg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - Big Brown Bat (Copy) Eptesicus fuscus ashleytheoutsider on iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1763142965259-EKCWRKV6KY82XQOIFIRT/large+%281%29.jpg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - Eastern Chipmunk Tamias striatus By elacroix-carignan on iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1763143073394-7VSOVCYCBYCUPOBMJIIM/skunk.jpeg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - Striped Skunk Mephitis mephitis By reuvenm on iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1763143212751-PLUU7PLQMOM0ZGUA33U9/large+%282%29.jpg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - Common Raccoon Procyon lotor By vicki936 on iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1763143292933-2ZNU57H2UQF3P7RTNRYE/possum.jpg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - Virginia Opossum Didelphis virginiana By craigmartin in iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1763144818494-R23V9VT692C3YEQUKHJE/large.jpeg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - American Mink Neogale vison By wildreturn on iNaturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1760100541525-80GEVML2GBKXZNMPJXDC/snake.jpg Cultivating BiodiverCity - Cultivating BiodiverCity and Climate Resilience - November Issue - DeKay's Brownsnake Storeria dekayi. 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Results of the studies were contributed to the Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) database making EcoSpark one of their largest contributors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590607028601-FHUJMU5YOMBIOH4I8KZ9/2019-VoS+X+Eco+Spark%2814%29-small.jpg History and Sucesses - 2019 EcoSpark and Credit Valley Conservation successfully completed a three-year partnership engaging 6,500 students in the Peel Region. Students participated in 215 sessions, 180 Changing Currents stream studies, remediated over 4 hectares of land and planted 5,600 trees and shrubs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590607968827-IWF1DUSES7F8JQ5H8M9I/Phragmites+Report.jpg History and Sucesses - 2019 Ecospark produced the Managing Phragmites with Volunteers report, which presented the findings of a joint research project between EcoSpark, Lynn Short of Humber Arboretum and the City of Toronto Parks and Forestry staff and Community Stewardship Volunteers. The report outlined how cities can work with volunteers to manage one of Ontario’s worst invasive species. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590607241259-BTOLWQWOBG6CI3QOYM0G/AE_EcoSpark_Snuretown%2BValley%2BNorth_DSF1136.jpg History and Sucesses - 2018 EcoSpark launched the School Watch and Park Watch programs and guides. These programs feature a diverse selection of interesting citizen science projects to engage students and community groups in activities to connect with nature and local greenspaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590607509399-6IHR1NK97U5HCZ97LTOK/EcoSpark_Strategic_Plan_Online.jpg History and Sucesses - 2017 EcoSpark launched its Five-Year Strategic Plan, building on the organization's strengths and achievements. The plan focused on a science-based systems approach to face-to-face environmental engagement for students and youth. The full plan is available here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590607660848-R6SBAA5GK6BN3TZPB6G3/2016COEOAward.jpg History and Sucesses - 2016 EcoSpark was named the 2016 recipient of the Robin Dennis Award by the Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO). The award recognized Changing Currents for its outstanding contribution to the promotion and development of outdoor education in Ontario. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590607741450-YSH48NRSZD10IHYGF6GN/2015.jpg History and Sucesses - 2015 Building on EcoSpark’s years of work in the Marvellous Moraine partnership, the organization took on a key stakeholder role in the 2015 Coordinated Land Use Planning Review of the Greenbelt and the Oak Ridges Moraine. EcoSpark launched the first Greenbelt Youth Charter, providing a voice for young people living on and near the Greenbelt. EcoSpark also joined the “bluebelt” campaign, working to expand the greenbelt by 1.5 million acres. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590610929550-7MPCKI43AMW422DSN87J/2015-2.jpg History and Sucesses - 2015 EcoSpark launched the Nature Academy program, a professional development program training teachers in outdoor environmental education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590610975298-7VEIR6JUUY5Z5MGIJ61Z/2013.jpg History and Sucesses - 2013 EcoSpark successfully completed its Wattwize program, having reached nearly 13,500 elementary and high school students and teachers across the Greater Toronto Area. The program provided support for students to develop and implement energy conservation plans, as well as learn how to conduct energy audits at their schools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590611011201-UQP2S1GK8RMOBAY6C8CY/2012.jpg History and Sucesses - 2012 EcoSpark successfully completed the $3.6 million four-year Live Green Toronto Community Animation Program on behalf of the City of Toronto. Running from 2009 to 2012, the program reached 26,500 Toronto residents, worked directly with 450 groups initiating green projects, inspired 19,000 volunteer hours of community projects, and supported the identification and development of more than 80 funding proposals, securing $1,000,000 for green projects in Toronto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1578426005315-JWQ6FWTKV5HUJVUSUKKT/EcoSpark_logo_with_tag_RGB.jpg History and Sucesses - 2010-2011 Citizens’ Environment Watch, or CEW, is rebranded and EcoSpark is launched. EcoSpark launched its new tagline: Discover. Act. Change. 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Monitoring the Moraine engaged communities across the moraine in learning about the landscape, policy and ecological monitoring, and participation in decision-making, particularly with the 2015 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan review. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590612086172-49SSFMLC01UNVFF6P02X/2005.jpg History and Sucesses - 2005 CEW gained charitable status. CEW was awarded with a Green Toronto Award from the City of Toronto for the success of its environmental education programs for students across the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1590612140853-NE0LZO7JWLUJFCJJTI4M/2001-2005.jpg History and Sucesses - 2001-2005 CEW delivered its air quality monitoring program, Learning Atmospheres, from 2001 to 2005 engaging citizens and youth in schools using a suite of epiphytic lichen as biological indicators of air quality. 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daily 0.75 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/afb0e39c-749e-437d-8bf2-99409fcd0ada/Final_4224.jpg 2021 Sparking Science Mentors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1633718277879-SLUS1NCUN6AK77SWBOZT/Kiana+Bonnick.png 2021 Sparking Science Mentors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1633718324203-LM3YPAYH3VM1R20ZVZHC/Wendy+Chikowero.png 2021 Sparking Science Mentors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1633718530440-ON5HUVV8SSM6R3CF6GGX/Anna+Priscilla.png 2021 Sparking Science Mentors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/349d2743-e635-4d17-861a-125fd4970916/Tooba+Shakeel+2017.JPG 2021 Sparking Science Mentors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/2b91d694-f5d5-41ef-919f-6068394ca3be/AnnaWheler.jpeg https://www.ecospark.ca/sparking-science-2021-mentors-videos daily 0.75 2023-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/60230ee5-821c-4a1d-b497-87a2aaae7236/Julie+Brand.png 2021 Sparking Science Mentor Videos - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/65a73220-9f91-4fce-8483-d9b7694c5a50/Christina+Guzzo.jpg 2021 Sparking Science Mentor Videos - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story 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The data you collect is used by researchers to relate trends in arthropod populations to bird population trends in those same areas, and to better understand the impact of how changes in climate and land use impact the plants and animals around us. Researchers couldn’t possibly collect all this local data by themselves, which is why they need us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/9f3ca4c0-0923-47b9-ac13-15f87a11e8d6/beat+sheet Caterpillars Count - Make it stand out Caterpillars Count Volunteers Examine Beat Sheet for Arthropods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/48462620-cac8-4655-a6ed-6eb564c6cf2f/caterpillars+count++volunteers Caterpillars Count - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/e9417cb9-f24c-44c0-b1b2-de7401510b3d/caterpillars+count+beatsheet Caterpillars Count - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/c8cef308-1b2b-4cf5-be10-87166a9df116/colourful+caterpillar Caterpillars Count - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ecospark.ca/sknowledge daily 0.75 2024-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/7ef86595-5670-4fc3-8b79-d1cb8f122acd/IMG_2808.JPG SkNOWLEDGE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/47a34f58-5ddd-4bba-81d4-7fc6359da987/iStock-1225516226.jpg SkNOWLEDGE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/14377c87-4906-45fe-a55a-77aec86ab482/VoS+X+Eco+Spark%2814%29.jpg SkNOWLEDGE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/9ad3bfee-7028-42ac-8b46-afcd161f8c58/School+Watch+option+2.jpg SkNOWLEDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/868b7ba8-eeb0-49c5-a2f2-426d755fd8e0/benjamin-lehman-B4wKkWRbyzI-unsplash.jpg SkNOWLEDGE - Why focus on Snow? Snow presents a unique challenge in monitoring due to its susceptibility to wind, sunlight, topography, freeze-thaw cycles, vegetation, and even wet precipitation events like rain. 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ecospark.ca/volunteer daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/589a08db-6ffa-4193-b393-9456f239936c/3.png Community Science Volunteering - Make it stand out Data Collection Period: April-October https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/2f32461c-63fa-40ad-9a13-b5cfa2aeb511/2.png Community Science Volunteering - Make it stand out Data Collection Period: April 24-27, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/411f7667-f9dc-46af-af17-2368f75f199e/Join+our+project+on.png Community Science Volunteering - Make it stand out Data Collection Period: Year-round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/cbcb0208-693e-4f28-b99b-d1a4eaa93870/Track+winter+birds+with.png Community Science Volunteering - Make it stand out Data Collection Period: November-April https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/e03de3fa-659b-4744-ae82-a8af71cf1371/4.png Community Science Volunteering - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/b7dbf248-4f38-43b3-b153-2ba63e2531e3/School+Watch+collage.jpg School Watch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/0e1bf1f1-d1bb-4e31-822d-89bad63fdd19/UN+SDG.png School Watch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/add19e57-eaba-4ee8-857d-4c7cbf5e4802/IMG_2780.jpg School Watch Biodiversity In this workshop students learn how to find and identify a wide variety of plants, insects, and animals using interactive species ID apps, scientific tools (such as binoculars, butterfly nets, etc.) and field guides, to track biodiversity on their school grounds and in nearby greenspaces. Data collected by students is contributed to larger online research databases (such as eBird and iNaturalist) to help researchers monitor climate impacts and measure and monitor conservation activities. Students exploring connections between climate change and biodiversity, expand their eco-literacy skills and learn more about the connections that make up healthy local ecosystems. Virtual option available (duration 1hr), for up to 30 students per session https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/3ee38738-0e86-4dba-aac7-76c54c454897/tempImagew2HQS0.jpg School Watch Tree Benefits In this workshop, students will learn to use simple urban forestry tools (such as spherical densiometers, measuring tapes, etc.) to measure and learn about the positive impacts trees have on moderating climate change. Using ArcGIS, they will map the location of existing trees and provide tree survey data to assess the overall health and condition of the trees to support long-term tree monitoring projects. Students measure and calculate the environmental and economic benefits of local trees storing carbon, water and air pollutants. They use this information to plan stewardship actions. Virtual option available (duration 1hr), for up to 30 students per session https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1732565237579-Z6WKV9VPESKF4KKQZVPP/unsplash-image-x8ZStukS2PM.jpg School Watch - Make it stand out Health & Wellness: Soils In this workshop, students will delve into local environments through immersive hands-on activities, promoting positive interoception and fostering connections to mindfulness and mental well-being. Students will demo activities to understand the composition of soil through sensory exploration and scientific testing, providing a tactile learning experience and yielding valuable citizen science data. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1732565260004-N4Z7U18PORAF56638E0T/image-asset.jpeg School Watch - Make it stand out Health & Wellness: plants In this workshop, students will learn about the science behind nature connectivity and mindfulness for health and wellness, and about positive actions for health and wellness in communities. Students will learn to craft their own organic body product, empowering individuals to prioritize sourcing natural ingredients with health benefits and develop the skills to create their own personalized wellness solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/927aad27-df16-47db-840a-4fafdc671f01/1000018114.jpg School Watch - Make it stand out Energy In this workshop, students will learn about energy and conduct experiments to understand the different types of energy. They will learn about ways to conserve energy and use this knowledge to plan positive environmental actions. Students will demo activities to understand the difference between static electricity and current electricity. Using Wattmeters, they will assess the energy of different electronic devices found at homes and in schools and use this data to understand the relationship between Power, Voltage and Current. Students will learn to build their own solar ovens to harness the energy of the sun. They will learn about greenhouse effect and heat retention principles. They will discover how light energy is converted to heat by the process of reflection, absorption and retention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1589377535144-6T80IYGQ2JWTB0WHH9ZI/AE_EcoSpark_Snuretown+Valley+North_MG_1387-small.jpg School Watch - Make it stand out Environmental Leadership In this workshop, students will be equipped with the knowledge, tools and skill sets required to become the next generation of environmental leaders in their community. They will master the art of utilizing citizen science apps and field guides to identify local plants, insects, and animals. Through hands-on experiences and interactive species ID tools, participants will learn to contribute valuable data to online databases, actively engaging in scientific research. Students will not only gain expertise in biodiversity monitoring but also learn effective teaching methodologies, enabling them to educate their peers and foster communities of informed environmental stewards. Available for Grades - 9 to 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/aeacd049-5e46-4256-95c6-72b98b6aa6de/Digital+Mapping+SHSM.jpg School Watch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1707655972893-U82JDITMY73EMWPVGR96/image-asset.jpeg School Watch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/29558640-009b-4942-9e07-aa600ddf6868/Sunprints.jpg School Watch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1df4c6d7-d786-4959-b80a-d2c1f5c81178/Caterpillars+Count.jpg School Watch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/17f426fe-fff6-4ae8-abb2-b42a1658ad65/Sknowledge.jpg School Watch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ecospark.ca/citynaturechallenge daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/47a34f58-5ddd-4bba-81d4-7fc6359da987/iStock-1225516226.jpg City Nature Challenge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/b2c7461f-a5f8-4f54-a3bc-cacd8855a002/IMG_7738+%282%29.jpg City Nature Challenge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/14377c87-4906-45fe-a55a-77aec86ab482/VoS+X+Eco+Spark%2814%29.jpg City Nature Challenge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/0f885b08-38f8-4012-ba2d-e9bc41bee30a/image.webp City Nature Challenge - Peel BioBlitz Hosted by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority Where: Dick’s Dam Park (250 Glasgow Road) When: Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Join the TRCA for a morning out in nature, enjoying the fresh air and making observations to contribute to City Nature Challenge 2026! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/0aaad944-0593-4982-8da1-0c6fc240e2e4/image.webp City Nature Challenge - Let’s Clean Up The Meadoway! Hosted by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority Where: Daventry Garden Plots (Gatineau Hydro Corridor) When: Saturday, April 25th, 12:30 PM — 3:00 PM Come join the TRCA for their fifth annual Earth Day event, cleaning up the Meadoway and making observations as part of y Nature Challenge 2026! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/0021fce5-f627-4d9a-a3d4-cae0df18f3c7/SilveryBlue_Vaughan_ColleenCraig_CityNatureChallenge2022.jpg City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Silvery Blue, Vaughan, ON, Canada (CC BY-NC Colleen Craig) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/066022a7-6dce-4b9c-b827-a6fb2df8c60f/20220525_155533+%281%29.jpg City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/9817fcab-8726-4854-ba9f-9487db637f61/PXL_20220913_194506560.jpg City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1110c0b5-e2fb-4798-8515-104b25b66611/Yellow-rumped+Warbler+%C2%A9+Derek+Spencer%2C+some+rights+reserved+%28CC-BY%29.jpeg City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Yellow-rumped Warbler, Derek Spencer, some rights reserved (CC-BY) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/c97ca9ba-cc41-45ce-893e-41c655e3028b/Red+Trillium+%C2%A9+ocius1%2C+some+rights+reserved+%28CC-BY-NC%29.jpg City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Red Trillium, ocius1, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/397e5991-0472-43a6-be6e-60ad19a4b554/dodo2106%2C+some+rights+reserved+CC+BY-NC.jpeg City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Eastern Chipmunk, dodo2106, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/bc4a2d1c-e71d-4582-a8b4-8e9a9e634717/CityNatureChallenge_2022_Toronto.jpg City Nature Challenge - WHY PARTICIPATE? City Nature Challenge is a great way to connect with nature and collaborate with experts all around the world. By participating, not only do we get to learn about the local nature that is all around us, we also help scientists study and protect species in our cities by documenting nature in our area, while build community and connection. Join hundreds of cities worldwide in celebrating and tracking wild species! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/acbe7d77-6c4a-4282-960d-67dc805aaa4d/Untitled+design+%281%29.jpg City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/e7fa3b29-5b0d-4779-b2b0-abebaa75d7a9/Screenshot+2025-03-07+163907.jpg City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/21c504d3-1aac-4a3a-abdf-f8f82c9da525/TRCA_CorpLogo2018_Colour.jpg City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/728bb18a-ab87-45fe-b719-d110f13b36d7/CNC20_OrganizedLockup_FULL+%283%29.jpg City Nature Challenge https://www.ecospark.ca/online-silent-auction-2025 daily 0.75 2025-06-13 https://www.ecospark.ca/citynaturechallenge-1 daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/47a34f58-5ddd-4bba-81d4-7fc6359da987/iStock-1225516226.jpg School Watch (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/b2c7461f-a5f8-4f54-a3bc-cacd8855a002/IMG_7738+%282%29.jpg School Watch (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/14377c87-4906-45fe-a55a-77aec86ab482/VoS+X+Eco+Spark%2814%29.jpg School Watch (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/acbe7d77-6c4a-4282-960d-67dc805aaa4d/Untitled+design+%281%29.jpg School Watch (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/0021fce5-f627-4d9a-a3d4-cae0df18f3c7/SilveryBlue_Vaughan_ColleenCraig_CityNatureChallenge2022.jpg School Watch (Copy) - Make it stand out Silvery Blue, Vaughan, ON, Canada (CC BY-NC Colleen Craig) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/066022a7-6dce-4b9c-b827-a6fb2df8c60f/20220525_155533+%281%29.jpg School Watch (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/9817fcab-8726-4854-ba9f-9487db637f61/PXL_20220913_194506560.jpg School Watch (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/1110c0b5-e2fb-4798-8515-104b25b66611/Yellow-rumped+Warbler+%C2%A9+Derek+Spencer%2C+some+rights+reserved+%28CC-BY%29.jpeg School Watch (Copy) - Make it stand out Yellow-rumped Warbler, Derek Spencer, some rights reserved (CC-BY) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/c97ca9ba-cc41-45ce-893e-41c655e3028b/Red+Trillium+%C2%A9+ocius1%2C+some+rights+reserved+%28CC-BY-NC%29.jpg School Watch (Copy) - Make it stand out Red Trillium, ocius1, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/397e5991-0472-43a6-be6e-60ad19a4b554/dodo2106%2C+some+rights+reserved+CC+BY-NC.jpeg School Watch (Copy) - Make it stand out Eastern Chipmunk, dodo2106, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/bc4a2d1c-e71d-4582-a8b4-8e9a9e634717/CityNatureChallenge_2022_Toronto.jpg School Watch (Copy) - WHY PARTICIPATE? City Nature Challenge is a great way to connect with nature and collaborate with experts all around the world. By participating, not only do we get to learn about the local nature that is all around us, we also help scientists study and protect species in our cities by documenting nature in our area, while build community and connection. 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Data collected by participants is contributed to larger online research databases (such as eBird and iNaturalist) to help researchers measure climate impacts, monitor conservation activities and inform policy decisions. Participants explore connections between climate change and biodiversity, expand their eco-literacy skills and learn more about the connections that make up healthy local ecosystems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/55927966-6734-4eb4-a8da-dc9501760936/tempImageZKIGOl.jpg Corporate Volunteering Tree Benefits In this workshop, participants will learn to use simple urban forestry tools to measure and learn about the positive impacts trees have on moderating climate change. Using ArcGIS, they will map the location of existing trees and provide tree survey data to assess the overall health and condition of the trees to support long-term tree monitoring projects. Carbon, water storage and air benefits calculators translate this information to plan stewardship actions. Debate social, environmental, and economic benefits of trees in a "town council" discussion based on your evidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0eda51bd9c76034e849041/9128a329-9133-49d4-a7b9-ba5ce6781f06/tempImage1NYjA0.jpg Corporate Volunteering - Make it stand out Health & Wellness In this workshop, participants will discover how to craft their own organic body products, empowering individuals to prioritize sourcing natural ingredients with health benefits and develop the skills to create their own personalized wellness solutions. Participants will look at toxin free natural products and how that relates to a sustainable ecosystem, minimizing human and environmental harm. 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