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!
Find Your Tree
Find wellness and mindfulness with time in nature, or “vitamin N,” while learning about local trees and their historical uses!…
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Musical Cranes
Learn about the importance of wetland habitats, and how protecting wetlands can help the whooping crane, a species at risk…
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Sound Mapping
Bring the sounds of nature home with this fun activity! In Sound Mapping, pause and listen to your nature neighbours.…