Introduction to Freshwater Wetlands
Backgrounders
Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of freshwater wetlands.
Introduction to Lakes & Ponds
Backgrounders
Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of lakes and ponds.
Where Did Viruses Come From?
STEM Explained
Viruses are not living things - so where did they come from? Scientists have proposed three different hypotheses.
Sanger Sequencing
Backgrounders
Learn about DNA sequencing and the Sanger Sequencing method.
Pollinators are Important!
STEM Explained
Insects and other animals that are pollinators of plants play an important role in ecosystems.
Julie Koloff
Career Profiles
Wetland Specialist
Diana Chomack
Environmental Planner
The Science Behind the Calico Cat's Colours
STEM Explained
The patchwork fur colour of Calico and tortoiseshell cats is an interesting case of genetics, heredity and sex-linked traits.
Tropical Rainforest Biome
Backgrounders
Learn about the location, plants, animals, human impacts and conservation of tropical rainforest biome.
Savanna Biome
Backgrounders
Learn about the location, plants, animals, human impacts and conservation of the savanna biome.
Desert Biome
Backgrounders
Learn about the location, plants, animals, human impacts and conservation of the desert biome.
Boreal Forest/Taiga Biome
Backgrounders
Learn about the location, plants, animals, human impacts and conservation of the boreal forest/Taiga biome and meet Anne-Claude Pépin who is a fire management technician.
Arctic Tundra Biome
Backgrounders
Learn about the location, plants, animals, human impacts and conservation of the arctic tundra biome.
Kara Layton
Postdoctoral Fellow
Krista Pooley
Environmental Assessment Coordinator