For nighttime hikes and cross-country skiing a headlamp can really come in handy! Try to find one that’s light-weight (2-5 ounces), waterproof and has an adjustable light.
This two-disc compilation features a 76-minute CD and 52-minute DVD, with truly stunning sights and sounds of the natural world recorded by award-winning naturalist, Dan Gibson. Very relaxing!
Keep track of the time and learn common birdcalls with a singing bird clock. Most models allow you to turn the sound off at night, and during the day, the top of each hour is hailed by a house finch, mourning dove, blue jay, house wren, tufted titmouse, or many other species.
These amusing outdoor décor items add whimsy to your backyard or garden. It’s also fun to see a person’s reaction when they finally notice your tree has a face! Caution: Get the faces with the wrap-around attachments; don’t nail to the tree!
If you’re a gardener, composting is an ideal way to turn non-animal kitchen and yard waste into free fertilizer. If you’re not a gardener, composting is still a practical way to reduce the volume of solid waste that your household produces.
Spruce up the feeder! Consider attaching a convenience perch – simply a small tree branch or stick – to the side of the feeder to reduce congestion and provide a place for birds to crack open seeds.
Birds depend on reliable food sources during the winter. Suggestions: Sunflower seeds are favored by chickadees, evening grosbeaks, tufted titmice, blue jays, finches and cardinals, among others. White prose millet is preferred by ground-feeding birds such as sparrows. Corn, on or off the cob, are enjoyed by medium sized birds including the mourning dove and common grackle.
For armchair naturalists who appreciate words as much as birds. Poetry, prose, myths and beautiful illustrations make this book a true joy to read. Available in virtually any book store.
Be sure to choose candles without any additives, toxic sprays or metal cored wicks!
Great if they’re from your own garden, or purchased from a local grower.
A Nature Canada staffer recently purchased Nikon Monarch 8x42 binoculars from Pelee Wings Nature Store and they were very helpful on the phone. Visit their web site
Support the creation of this recreational trail through every province and territory in Canada. Visit the web site to find out how
Don’t let wet weather keep you indoors! Bird listing and sketching is still possible with a waterproof notebook, and we especially like the ones that fit inside a pocket.
The Audobon Bird Call is a little wooden wonder that attracts birds, and can calm nerves. Purchase one online
There are many worthy causes that work on the local, regional and national level to protect nature. Give you and your loved ones peace of mind this year.
Do you have any suggestions for the last-minute Christmas shopper? Send us your gift ideas and we will share them with Nature Nation readers in our December e-Newsletter! Send your gift idea now!
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