Pest Control on Four Legs
Northern Leopard Frogs thrive in late summer garden beds, serving as vital bioindicators and pest controllers.
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SDG 15
Examples of UN SDG 15: Life on Land in Action
SDG 15 aims to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. This goal focuses on halting deforestation, combating desertification, halting the loss of biodiversity, and protecting endangered species. It encourages sustainable land management, the conservation of natural habitats, and the restoration of ecosystems that provide essential services, such as clean air, water, and food. SDG 15 underscores the need to combat climate change impacts on land and preserve natural environments for future generations. By protecting life on land, we ensure the health and resilience of ecosystems that support all life on Earth. View more examples of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action here.
Meeting the Fritillary
Spotting orange-and-black fritillary butterflies as they soak up heat along sunny forest trails in August.
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Pit Firing Update: Preparing for the Fire
One of our summer Living Lab projects is transforming local wild clays and forest materials into a ceramic research program.
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Smoke, Shadow, and Birch Bark
How a bucket of birch sawdust can change your autumn pit fire forever.
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Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Famous for its fiery yellow petals, the Black-Eyed Susan delivers essential nectar when other summer flowers fade.
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Watching the Gardens Fill In
Our donated flowers have filled out beautifully, bringing colour, community pride, and new life to Dyment Recreation Park.
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More Than 35 Pounds of Wild Clay, One Handful at a Time
Forest fires delayed our pit firing, but our wild clay journey continues with beautiful grey, red, and varved native clays.
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Highbush Cranberries
A surprising native shrub adds another species to the growing list of plants we love documenting each summer.
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Tomatoes Coming Along
Checking in on the land lab where this year’s tomato crop is coming along nicely.
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Beyond the Pie: Why You Should Save Your Rhubarb Seeds
Don't throw away bolted rhubarb stalks. Learn how to easily harvest, dry, and store rhubarb seeds for next spring.
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