Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association

Love nature? Join our #iNaturalist project! Recording species that you see throughout the entire year is a great way to learn more about our natural environment at home and can contribute to greater efforts! Learn more: gbbr.ca/news/love-natu… #FridayFun #iNaturalistGBBR

In our first episode of #BuildingsWithBen, we will be talking all about Phantom Power and how reducing this could reduce your energy consumption and save you money! youtube.com/watch?v=AgkErN… #PhantomPower #SustainableSaturday

The Long Point area comprising 26,250 hectares, was designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in April, 1986, the third in Canada. Today it is one of 18 Biosphere Reserves in Canada. buff.ly/2RvNRon

Lettuce and peas can be sown as soon as the soil is workable. Germination times vary depending on soil temperature. Peas can take as little as 9 days, that is why peas are a great choice for raised beds where soil warms quicker in spring! #BiosphereAtHome #GardenPlanning

The Indigo Bunting is #GeorgianBay's only all-blue #bird, and today's #GeorgianBayBirdoftheDay! These birds learn to sing from their neighbours and have different melodies depending on the place they live. More: allaboutbirds.org/guide/Indigo_B…

With forest floors beginning to show, our spring ephemeral will begin to show themselves. One of our most well known spring ephemeral is the trout lily, which can form large colonies!

Named one of the Biosphere Region's "Amazing Places" we are proud to have @MuskokaLakeWine as a Biosphere Member and our Profile this month! Read more at: gbbr.ca/member-profile… #MemberMonday

Looking for some reading material while social distancing? Sustaining Home is the companion eBook for the Striking Balance series. It delves even deeper into our biosphere reserves! Check it out here: books.apple.com/ca/book/sustai…

The global network of an amazing 701 Biosphere Reserves are improving relationships between people and their local environments. %5 of the worlds surface is establishing learning sites for sustainability. #ProudtoShare #SustainableDevelopment #BiosphereReserve #Community

Ever wonder how to say Oak tree in Ojibwe? Mitigomizh - Oak tree Mi-ti-go-mizh Nda waabmaa gchi mitigomizh mtigwaakiing - I see a big oak tree in the forest #MowinMondays #LanguageLesson #IndigenousLanguags #ProudToShare #IndigenousGBBR

Did you know the biggest biosphere reserve in the world is the same size of Germany? There are some amazing curious facts about biosphere reserves. During the confinement, we will share some of them. Stay tuned! #ProudtoShare

Today's #GeorgianBayBirdoftheDay is a bit of an anomaly among woodpeckers, in that it flies south for the winter and spends most of its time feeding on the ground. Look for the beautiful Northern Flicker to be returning to #GeorgianBay very soon. More: allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern…

Dust off the compass in your camping gear, or download a compass app to your phone! Check out the Mad About Maps Kid's Activity Page! Download it here: gbbr.ca/wp-content/upl… Comment to show us your backyard #maps! #BiosphereAtHome

GBBR staff have created a running list of activity ideas and online resources designed for kids and families to complete at home. These are fun, engaging, and educational for everyone! gbbr.ca/at-home-family… #BiosphereAtHome #SocialDistancing #BiosphereActivities #GeorgianBay

Our first #GeorgianBayBirdoftheDay is a true harbinger of spring in Ontario: the Red-winged Blackbird. Though they love wetlands, these birds are seen and heard in a variety of habitats. Have you heard Red-winged Blackbirds yet outside your home? Listen: allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-wing…

There are so many "Amazing Places" within Norfolk County! Watch our social media accounts for more information about our tour each spring! buff.ly/2ECHYhS

🎬 Striking Balance has released episodes on 8 of the #Canadian #BiosphereReserves so far. Check them out👇