Plant Profile: Animal Mosaics / Mosaiculture
Did you know our animal mosaics are “alive”? Mosaiculture is the art of using multiple live plants to create a single artistic shape or design.
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What to look for in the Gardens at The Leaf this Summer
Everyone has a connection with plants, whether we realize it or not. With 1000’s plants being planted in the gardens this year; we are sure that something will appeal to your senses.
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Caterpillars are Coming out of the Freezer
It's an exciting time of year for our Conservation and Research team as endangered Poweshiek skipperling larvae are coming out of the freezer as part of our head-starting program.
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Creature Feature: Snow Leopard
Snow leopards live on high plateaus, mountain cliffs and rugged terrain in the Himalayan mountains. Data from radio-collared wild snow leopards show some have a home range size up to a 1000 km2!
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How to Shorten Your Food Supply Chain this Summer
When food supply chains are shortened, they become more sustainable. The benefits of shorter food supply chains extend from improving personal health, boosting the local economy, and reducing the negative impact on the environment.
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Plant Profile: The Manitoba Maple
This year we tapped some of the Manitoba maples at Assiniboine Park to test out the amount of sap we can collect with the hope of one day making maple syrup!
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Creature Feature: Woylie
Woylie's have prehensile tails, meaning they can use their tails to pick up and carry objects.
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