Spotted Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)
With dangling orange lanterns and anti-itch stem sap, Spotted Jewelweed is the ultimate humid-trail companion.
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SDG 13
Examples of SDG 13: Climate Action in practice
SDG 13 urges urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. With rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation, climate change poses a serious threat to the planet and its inhabitants. This goal focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and building resilience to climate-related challenges. SDG 13 also emphasizes the importance of international cooperation, climate education, and sustainable policies that support mitigation and adaptation efforts. By taking collective action, SDG 13 aims to limit global warming and protect ecosystems for future generations. View more examples of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) here.
False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)
Don't let the name fool you—the False Sunflower outshines true sunflowers with seeds packed into every petal.
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The Boreal’s Best Brawler
Planting milkweed and goldenrod ensures that Northwestern Ontario remains a thriving stronghold for bees and migrating butterflies.
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Spring Land Lab Cleanup Begins
Spring cleanup begins with the Art Borups Corners Land Lab as raspberry plants prepare for transplant into expanded community gardens.
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Seeding our Blood Flower Milkweed
Community-led Milkweed to Market initiative blends monarch conservation, arts, and sustainable climate entrepreneurship.
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Northwestern Ontario Bone, Wildlife & Mixed-Media Art On Display
Leanne Nicholson’s mixed-media art transforms bones, antlers, and wildlife imagery in Melgund Township spring exhibition.
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Our Monarch Mission
Six Milkweeds to Join Our Meadow As the snow finally retreats across Northwestern Ontario, our community is gearing up for something big. We are officially…
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Stratification and The Big Chill!
Nature’s Secret to Waking Up a Meadow If you have ever planted a packet of wildflower seeds only for nothing to happen, you likely weren't…
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How to Make Seed Bombs
This year, through our Township Milkweed to Market project, we’re using seed bombs to help spread milkweed across Melgund Township.
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Milkweed Matters
Milkweed in Northwestern Ontario: A plant people used to pull out For a long time, milkweed was treated like a weed. It was seen as…
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