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Happy Father’s Day to the ultimate bird nerd
![Me as a child with my father (Photo courtesy of Maia Herriot)](https://www.natureconservancy.ca/assets/images/blog/maia-as-kid-with-dad-maia-herriot-thumb.jpg)
Me as a child with my father (Photo courtesy of Maia Herriot)
There is an infamous home video of my older sister learning to ride a bike. My dad is coaching her while my mom records the milestone on a rented camcorder. When the video begins, my dad is slowly pushing my sister along, holding on to the back of...
In the absence of nature
![Child playing in nature (Photo by Cathy Shaluk)](https://www.natureconservancy.ca/assets/images/blog/girl-field-cathy-shaluk-thumb.jpg)
Child playing in nature (Photo by Cathy Shaluk)
I've become very familiar with the concept of cabin fever while at university. It is the week of final exams and I have studied for days, either at the library or at my dorm. Sitting among all the papers and study notes, I begin to feel antsy...
Sleepflying is the new sleepwalking: Species and their sleeping patterns
![Grizzly bear cub denning (Photo by Sarah Whynne CC BY-NC 2.0)](https://www.natureconservancy.ca/assets/images/species/mammal/bear-cub-sleeping-sarah-whynne-cc-by-nc-2-0-thumb.jpg)
Grizzly bear cub denning (Photo by Sarah Whynne CC BY-NC 2.0)
Sleep. We all need it, and we all want more of it. Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, sleep is an important part of human development and health. Sleep helps heal and repair your heart and blood vessels, and lack of sleep can...
Heard it from a Scout: Light a campfire like a Scout
![Toronto Island campfire (Photo by Scouts Canada)](https://www.natureconservancy.ca/assets/images/blog/camping-toronto-islands-scouts-canada-thumb.jpg)
Toronto Island campfire (Photo by Scouts Canada)
Whether you are going on an easy day hike or a week-long backpacking adventure, being able to build a fire is an important survival skill. While you may plan to bring a lighter or matches, it’s always best to be prepared with fire-starting...
Your happy place: Find your own paradise island in the Hochelaga Archipelago
![Aerial photo of the Hochelaga Archipelago islands, QC (Photo by ALM Par Avion)](https://www.natureconservancy.ca/assets/images/land/qc/aerial-view-hocheleaga-islands-alm-par-avion-thumb.jpg)
Aerial photo of the Hochelaga Archipelago islands, QC (Photo by ALM Par Avion)
When you think of an island, your mind often travels to a distant oasis, with tall palm trees and saltwater waves crashing onto a white-sand shore. In the midst of the busy-ness of day-to-day life, it’s easy to daydream about a peaceful...
Dive into Grand Cayman's pristine waters
![Me diving in Grand Cayman (Photo by Rick Lambert)](https://www.natureconservancy.ca/assets/images/blog/adam-hunter-diving-rick-lambert-thumb.jpg)
Me diving in Grand Cayman (Photo by Rick Lambert)
In April, I went on a week-long scuba diving trip to Grand Cayman with 12 other members of a Toronto-based scuba diving club I belong to. While I had been diving in the Caribbean Sea several times before this trip, this was my first time doing it...