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Big Idea: Human practices affect the sustainability of ecosystems.

Crispy fried crickets © phuketisland, iStockphoto

Should We Eat Bugs?

STEM Explained

What's tasty, abundant and high in protein and vitamins? Bugs! Bugs feed about 2 billion people each day. They also hold promise for food security and sustainability.

How is food packaged?

How is food packaged?

Hands-on Activities

Take a closer look at food packaging. Explore why and how food is packaged in different ways.

Salmon aquaculture pens

Farmed Salmon vs. Wild Salmon

STEM Explained

Aquaculture is seen as a sustainable way to produce fish. But are farmed salmon better than wild fish?

Timea Filer - Urban Forestry Field Technologist

Timea Filer (Video)

Career Profiles

Urban Forestry Field Technologist

Timea Filer is an Urban Forestry Field Technologist, located in Ontario.
Timea Filer | Technicienne de terrain en foresterie urbaine

Timea Filer

Career Profiles

Urban Forestry Field Technician, City of Guelph

Timea Filer is an Urban Forestry Field Technician for the City of Guelph.
Heather Dover | Arboricultrice

Heather Dover

Career Profiles

Arborist

Heather Dover is an arborist for Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada Ltd.
Andrew Newman | Mechanical Tree Harvester

Andrew Newman (Video)

Career Profiles

Mechanical Tree Harvester

Andrew Newman is a mechanical tree harvester in Ontario.
Lacey Rose - County Forester, County of Renfrew

Lacey Rose (Video)

County Forester

Lacey Rose is a County Forester, currently located in Ontario.
Lacey Rose | Experte-forestière, comté de Renfrew

Lacey Rose

Career Profiles

County Forester

Lacey Rose is a County Forester for the County of Renfrew.
Katharine Scotton |  Experte-conseil en environnement, PGL Environmental Consultants

Katharine Scotton

Career Profiles

Environmental Consultant

Katharine Scotton is an Environmental Consultant for PGL Environmental Consultants.
Meredith Ann Epp | Gestionnaire des communications et du marketing

Meredith Ann Epp

Career Profiles

Communications and Marketing Manager

Meredith Ann Epp is the Communications and Marketing Manager for the Marine Stewardship Council Oceania.
Stephanie Good | Responsable de la certification des pêches

Stephanie Good

Career Profiles

Senior Fisheries Certification Manager

Stephanie Good is a Senior Fisheries Certification Manager for Marine Stewardship Council.
Lucy Erickson | Gestionnaire des communications scientifiques pour le Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

Lucy Erickson

Career Profiles

Science Communications Manager

Lucy Erickson is the Science Communications Manager for the Marine Stewardship Council/MSC.
Angela Mcisaac | Ingénieure en environnement, 3M Canada

Angela McIsaac

Career Profiles

Environmental Engineer

Angela McIsaac is an environmental engineer with 3M Canada Company.
Timothy Burkhart | Coordonnateur à Peace River Break

Timothy Burkhart

Peace River Break Coordinator

Timothy Burkhart is a Peace River Break Coordinator for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.