A journey through the "underground forest"
EXPLORING ALBERTA'S GRASSLANDS
Most of us here in Alberta live on, or at least near, a grassland — but did you know that what you see on the surface is only about 20% of the total grass plant? The rest is all underground! Join CPAWS Southern Alberta educator Sheri as she peeks into the “underground forest” and explains the essential role of native fescue grasses in Alberta’s grassland ecosystems.
More Bring Nature Home for Families
Bring Nature Home is our online database of tried-and-tested CPAWS Southern Alberta activities! Here are some ways that you can bring nature home (or to the classroom) today!
What is a subnivean layer?
Snow is a great insulator! Join CPAWS educator Lisa to learn all about the Subnivean Layer, and how some animals…
Sort it Out
Bring nature home with this fun environmental education activity! In Sort It Out you learn what is and isn’t biodegradable…
Musical Cranes
Learn about the importance of wetland habitats, and how protecting wetlands can help the whooping crane, a species at risk…