Heard it from a Scout: Five outdoor winter adventures

The temperature has dropped and frost is nipping at everyone’s nose — but don’t let the chilly weather keep you from adventurous opportunities outdoors. Grab your mittens, boots and coat, because here are some outdoor Canadian winter activities that you won’t want to miss: winter camping, skiing and snowboarding, ice skating, hockey and snowshoeing!

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Protecting what matters most: Identifying and conserving freshwater key biodiversity areas

Nature conservation is fuelled by urgency. For over 40 years, there have been important efforts to identify globally important places for nature conservation. Some of these designations include UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas and more recently Key Biodiversity Areas.

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