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The sound of the prairie: Why grazing management matters

November 26, 2025 / Comments Off on The sound of the prairie: Why grazing management matters
March 6 @ 1:06 am EST

Before fences or high-intensity agriculture, bison roamed the prairie grasslands of Canada in massive herds. They didn’t graze evenly. They moved, rested and returned, shaping a mosaic of short and…

The buzz about bees: The vital role of Prairie grasslands in bee conservation

July 15, 2024 / Comments Off on The buzz about bees: The vital role of Prairie grasslands in bee conservation
March 6 @ 1:06 am EST

Bees, like many other pollinators, are a sign of a healthy ecosystem. Unfortunately, these cute critters face numerous threats, including habitat loss, climate change, disease and poisoning. As a result, many bee species, such as western bumble bee, are now listed as threatened in Canada, which means without efforts to reduce their population decline, these species may go extinct.

Experiencing Canada’s prairie grasslands for the first time

May 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Experiencing Canada’s prairie grasslands for the first time
March 6 @ 1:06 am EST

Experience the rare tallgrass prairie grasslands through a researcher’s eyes. Find out why research on two butterflies’ current and historic range helps restore and protect their habitat.

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