National charity dedicated to facilitating community action in protecting and restoring our country's lakes, rivers, and shorelands. watersheds.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3ml7d7mzq4s2rTwo of our staff are at the Evergreen Conference in Toronto, ON for the next two days! Today’s workshops are exploring the importance of public spaces and bringing together communities to meet many different crises. Tomorrow, we’ll be leading a collective mural making workshops - stay tuned!06 May 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7d7mzq4s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3ml6w3gb2wq2cThanks to funding from Crabtree Foundation, and Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation, Watersheds Canada was able to deliver workshops at two Ottawa, ON elementary schools. Students learned about native fish species and habitat needs, or the importance of native plants for shoreline health!06 May 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6w3gb2wq2chttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3ml4fmgiyrf2tFreshwater protection grows through relationship building which is exactly what Watersheds Canada does whenever possible! For instance, Watersheds Canada’s Executive Director, Robert Pye, has recently taken the guest speaker podium at a number of Rotary Clubs, and Fish and Game Associations.05 May 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4fmgiyrf2thttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mkzusdnxds22Concerned about erosion on your property? Here are native plants that help with erosion control! Learn more: naturaledge.watersheds.ca 🌱 #nativeplants #conservation #water #garden #Canada04 May 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzusdnxds22https://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mkuslziikv2kSpecies spotlight: Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) Marsh marigold is a stunning perennial wildflower that is a part of the buttercup family. It grows best in wet or moist, poorly draining soil.  Learn more:https://naturaledge.watersheds.ca/plants/marsh-marigold/ #nativeplants #water #Canada02 May 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuslziikv2khttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mksge6bix22nTake a few minutes and relax with one of our colouring sheets! Drawn by Sudbury area artist, Debra Lynn Ireland, these colouring sheets highlight different wildlife species that benefit from Watersheds Canada's habitat restoration programs. Download yours at: https://library.watersheds.ca/f2e28fc1-3f5e-4485-942e-69ae2791a51f/#file-324d43db-389a-45e5-94eb-908af163f2cc01 May 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksge6bix22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mkptbzy5se2vLoons are on the move! Common loons are embarking on their spring migration. Spring migration begins in March and stretches through June, with the peak activity usually occurring in April.  Loons typically return to the same breeding lake year after year. Have you ever spotted loons on your lake?30 Apr 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkptbzy5se2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mkndv2v64k2uInterested in learning how open data sharing can provide a more comprehensive understanding of water quality? Join us tomorrow for our webinar, “Shared Waters, Shared Responsibility: Bringing Great Lakes freshwater data together"💧 Free registration: https://watersheds.ca/freshwater-stewardship/ @datastream.org29 Apr 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkndv2v64k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mkkqqo22p32sWatersheds Canada is pleased to have Holly Douglas join our team for her four-week environmental technician program placement through St. Lawrence College! Holly will be supporting our shoreline planting program and communications. Welcome, Holly!28 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkqqo22p32shttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mkipy6pook2jLast week, our executive director, Robert Pye, was invited to speak to Simcoe County Road Supervisors Association and Association Of Ontario Road Supervisors. It was a packed room as Robert presented about the impacts of road salt on freshwater ecosystems and the importance of habitat for wildlife.27 Apr 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkipy6pook2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mkiaccpdam2tThis Mother’s Day, fill the skies with the sounds of the Red-winged Blackbird! Give a gift of appreciation to your mom or mother figure with a beautiful symbolic adoption: watersheds.ca/gifts/ 🌼27 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiaccpdam2thttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mkfptdbeog2kInterested in learning how open data sharing can provide a more comprehensive understanding of water quality? Join us for our webinar, “Shared Waters, Shared Responsibility: Bringing Great Lakes freshwater data together"💧 Registration: https://watersheds.ca/freshwater-stewardship/ @datastream.org26 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfptdbeog2khttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mkdjguzov22f1/ Mary Ellen Stoll and Mike Thomas have been part of the Watersheds Canada Board of Directors for many years, helping us share our programs with thousands of people. Thank you for your continued work and dedication! #NationalVolunteerWeek25 Apr 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdjguzov22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mkd7ecgmmo2sRead Watersheds Canada's Open Statement to the Senators of Canada regarding the ALTO High-Speed Rail Proposal: https://watersheds.ca/watersheds-canada-statement-on-alto-high-speed-rail-proposal/25 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkd7ecgmmo2shttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mk6ajiwfc22z1/ Watersheds Canada is fortunate to have Tom Whillans and Patrick Racine on our volunteer board of directors. Their experience adds greatly to our board. Thank you! #NationalVolunteerWeek23 Apr 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6ajiwfc22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mk3wbz6tz22g1/ Fewer children are spending time outdoors. On top of competing against the endless entertainment available online, a rising cost of living, lack of reliable transportation, and a feeling of unfamiliarity in outdoor spaces can all stop children from creating critical nature connection moments.22 Apr 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3wbz6tz22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mjz6ryx5jk2b1/ Thank you, Lauren Lawson and Emma Gignac, for being on Watersheds Canada’s volunteer board of directors! Their hard work is strongly felt and appreciated. #NationalVolunteerWeek21 Apr 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz6ryx5jk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mjwwuykzuc241/ Christie-Lee Hazzard and Dustin Hoft are valued members of Watersheds Canada’s volunteer board of directors. Thank you for helping us grow and improve! #NationalVolunteerWeek20 Apr 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwwuykzuc24https://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mju4lioy4625Watersheds Canada’s Board of Directors is made up of dedicated volunteers. Their expertise, passion, and engagement make Watersheds Canada the organization it is today. Join us this #NationalVolunteerWeek as we acknowledge and thank our amazing volunteer Board of Directors!19 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mju4lioy4625https://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mjshq5rtqk2jAre you based in Saskatchewan and interested in restoring land with native wildflowers? 🌼 Our Wildflower Garden Guide provides suggestions for native species that will thrive in your area! Find this resource and many others right here: https://watersheds.ca/our-work/resources/publications/ #nativeplants #garden18 Apr 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjshq5rtqk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mjpksj4gzs24Near the end of his life, Doug Smith asked Watersheds Canada to share his story. His final project reflects his family’s love of water and their commitment to freshwater protection, including his motivation to make Watersheds Canada’s first-ever legacy gift. Learn more: watersheds.ca/legacy/17 Apr 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpksj4gzs24https://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mjhta5jq2c2f1/ This Mother’s Day, fill the skies with the sounds of the Red-winged Blackbird! Give a gift of appreciation to your mom or mother figure with a beautiful symbolic adoption: watersheds.ca/gifts/ 🌼 #mothersdaygift #mothersday #nature #wildlife #conservation14 Apr 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhta5jq2c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mjf5rsosl22r1/ What is a marsh? 🌱 A marsh is a type of wetland that is characterized by still or slow-moving waters and a plant community consisting of grasses, rushes, and sedges. Marshes are commonly found in low-lying land, such as on the edges of lakes and rivers. #marsh #wetland #water #Canada13 Apr 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjf5rsosl22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mjcjbljgzm2dNew tribute e-card now available! 💧 Looking for a just-because gift that isn't going to become clutter? With each tribute gift, you can choose to send a personalized E-Card. A Canadian charitable tax receipt is provided for each donation. Make your secure gift here: https://watersheds.ca/tribute/12 Apr 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjcjbljgzm2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mja45jq62725Help maintain fish and wildlife populations using some of our habitat creation tips!  Download the FREE Shoreline Habitat Creation Manual today: https://library.watersheds.ca/c9c7dfc3-1776-47f5-9765-15c8c0458ac4/ #shorelinerestoration #habitat #water #lake #Canada11 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mja45jq62725https://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mj5kgqrgos2hLooking for a way to make a difference in your community? Organize a BioBlitz! A BioBlitz is a volunteer-led count of the biological species found in an area. Download our free BioBlitz template and discover more educational resources: https://watersheds.ca/our-work/nature-discovery-programming/education-resources/10 Apr 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5kgqrgos2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3mj2ynfaeoc2jInterested in learning how open data sharing can provide a more comprehensive understanding of water quality? Join us for our next webinar, “Shared Waters, Shared Responsibility: Bringing Great Lakes freshwater data together" 💧 Registration: https://watersheds.ca/freshwater-stewardship/ @datastream.org09 Apr 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2ynfaeoc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/watersheds.ca/post/3miyzsbiw622mIn anticipation of Earth Day on April 22nd, check out our Green Guide to Cottage Care! In this resource, you will find over twenty practical ways to maintain your cottage, all while taking care of the environment. Find it here: https://library.watersheds.ca/ab50b566-94f1-4655-b74c-989d1fd501f8/ #EarthDay #cottage #water08 Apr 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:5v5ov43ghmye2ahiqaayagsy/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyzsbiw622m