Category: Plants
Mayflowers (Epigaea repens)
April 24, 2021
Here in the Atlantic provinces, mayflowers are one of the first signs of spring. You can find them as early as April, growing alongside the snow.
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Wabanaki-Acadian Forest: History, Species, and Biodiversity
March 4, 2021
The Wabanaki-Acadian forest covers Canada's maritime provinces stretching down to the Northeastern United States.
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The Balsam Fir: A Guide to Identification and Uses
January 24, 2021
Balsam fir (Abies balsamea) is prevalent throughout much of Canada, stretching from Newfoundland to Alberta. This beautiful conifer has many uses as a traditional medicine, emergency food, and in bushcraft.