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Life Science – Interactions within Ecosystems (IE)

Canaries were once used to signal dangers to miners. - Image © Vito Cangiulli, iStockPhoto.com

How Can Birds Help Monitor the Health of Ecosystems?

STEM Explained

Scientists can observe birds to get useful information about the health of, and changes in, an ecosystem.

Massive algal bloom

Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum

STEM Explained

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!

A beaver looks up from the water. Image © Jillian Cooper, iStockPhoto.com

Canadian Invaders!

STEM Explained

Beavers are a Canadian symbol. But in South America, they’re considered an invasive species.

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.
Fred Sheppard | Agent de développement de produits, expérience des visiteurs

Fred Sheppard

Career Profiles

Visitor Experience Product Development Officer

Fred Sheppard is a visitor experience product development officer for Parks Canada.