by admin | May 6, 2021 | Spotlights on Species
Written by: Kiya Tavascia A sunflower is a large, daisy-like flower known for its beautiful look and edible seeds. It comes in many colours; red, orange, yellow, maroon, and brown but is commonly bright yellow. The flower head has anywhere from 15-30 petals and is...
by admin | Apr 29, 2021 | Climate and Environment
Written by Hamda Alvi A few weeks ago, I went to the beach with my family, the cool spring winds calm with the sounds of rapid waves. I walked closer to the edge where the water gently touched the sand, rocks glistening right below the surface and…...
by admin | Apr 22, 2021 | Spotlights on Species
Written by: Aiva Tavascia When I’m in my garden, I always check to make sure there aren’t any pests damaging my plants. There are some beneficial insects that can inhabit your garden but unfortunately, there are some not so good insects such as the Striped...
by admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Gardens and Farms
Written by Margarita Cherkashyna Why is it so important to start supporting local farmers? In challenging times like COVID-19, when it is difficult for small businesses to keep up with the times, people have to wonder how they can help their community? This post...
by admin | Apr 8, 2021 | All About YFS
When my team first considered starting up a youth-written blog, we had no idea how much it would take off! We have had 35 high school students sign up since March 11, and over a dozen of them are already writing their first posts. We thought it would be cool to let...
