Lupins in the Landscape
Lupins (Lupinus spp.) are more than just eye-catching wildflowers. These hardy plants are a common sight in Northwestern Ontario, thriving in ditches, open fields, and…
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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.
The Coleman Stove
Before the full light could break, another sensation filled the small space: the sharp, distinctive scent of naphtha burning steadily on the Coleman stove.
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Saskatoon Berry Blossoms Signal Spring Across Northern Forests
Across northwestern Ontario and Manitoba forests this May, delicate white blossoms are beginning to emerge on a native plant with deep roots in the cultural…
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The Saskatoon Berry Tapestry
White blossoms unfurl, a silent chorus in the boreal breeze. Each petal whispers ancient stories of resilience, food, and community, a living art etched upon…
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Tips for Growing Raspberries in a Community Garden Program
Exciting growth in our community garden! Phase 2 of our sustainable agriculture project in Northwestern Ontario.
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Waiting for Summer
The low sun casts a long, cool light across the snow-covered shores of Arviat, where the vast expanse of Hudson Bay meets the land.
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Grow Boxes: Cultivating Community and Climate Resilience
From humble wooden frames, life unfurls, a vibrant tapestry against the sky. Each berry, a droplet of crimson poetry, whispers of roots intertwined, community’s embrace,…
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One Week In: Raspberries Showing Signs of Success
See the exciting growth our raspberry crops have achieved in just one week as our food security program gets underway.
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How to Keep Everbearing Strawberries Producing All Season Long
Witness the thriving strawberry patch in our raised garden beds, a key part of our sustainable agriculture initiative! These healthy plants are vigorously growing, contributing…
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Strawberry Blooms Signal Sweet Success in Community Grow Boxes!
White blossoms are appearing in our grow boxes, marking an exciting milestone! Our strawberries are starting to bloom, bringing us closer to a delicious harvest…
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