Category Archives: Nature Inspiration

Bees and Wasps: Providing Ecosystem Services with a Point

Posted on April 3, 2019 by

Thomas Onuferko says it’s high time to drop the fear and start spreading the buzz about wasps’ ecological importance. Continue reading →

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Finnish moth species is asexual with benefits

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

Veronica Chevasco reports that a species of Finnish moth is asexual with benefits. Continue reading →

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Women in Science: What’s Your Impression?

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

What’s women’s role in science today? Marisa Gilbert finds that museum visitors’ perception is sometimes far less than the reality. Continue reading →

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Ottawa lazurite find points to undiscovered Canadian deposit

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

Michel Picard tells the fascinating story of a mysterious Ottawa mineral find that ties together glaciers and one of Canada’s great mineral photographers. Continue reading →

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Back into shape nature in 2018!

Posted on December 27, 2017 by

What’s your back-to-nature resolution for 2018? In the holiday instalment of the museum’s research and collections blog, the editorial staff share their New Year’s back-to-nature resolutions. From taking a dog’s lead and learning to love winter, to dreaming of new beautiful gems for the museum, staff share their boundless passion for nature. Read the resolutions here, and share yours! Continue reading →

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Small pond holds big fish diversity, and drama

Posted on November 29, 2017 by

It’s a small pond at the Canadian Museum of Nature’s research facility, but there’s big fish drama swimming in it. Museum summer student Francesco Janzen reveals a diverse world of finned deception, conflict and even a fish that uses electricity to catch its prey – all under the surface of a little pond. Continue reading →

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Nature Inspiration Awards—Oh, What a Night

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

Museum President Meg Beckel reflects on a great evening that featured inspirational people, projects and stories—all with a connection to nature. Continue reading →

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Connecting Youth to Nature

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

The CC IUCN (Canadian Committee for the International Union for Conservation of Nature) is seeking two volunteer Youth Ambassadors to work on initiatives during the coming year that connect youth to nature, and to attend the IUCN World Parks Congress in November in Australia. Age range: 19–29 years old. Application deadline: August 20, 2014. Continue reading →

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