Carolinian Canada Species at Risk Almanac
How to Find a Creative Outlet while Making a Meaningful Contribution to Conservation
Almanac Challenge 1
Almanac Challenge 2
Almanac Challenge 3
Almanac Challenge 4
Almanac Challenge 5
Almanac Challenge 6
Almanac Challenge 7
Almanac Challenge 8
Almanac Challenge 9
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CCC is embarking on a quest to develop an Almanac. This reference book and guide to the Carolinian Region will filled with useful and interesting stewardship tips, tools, facts and seasonal recipes and crafts that will seek to inspire conservation action in urban and rural communities.
We know many of you have years of accumulated knowledge, insight and experience working with rare species and habitats, exploring the region, gardening with native plants and even supporting the community by eating locally.
With your talent, creativity and humour, this expertise can be transformed into valuable articles that will capture the attention of the thousands of people currently or potentially involved in improving habitat and the rare species that call the Carolinian Life Zone home.
We have a list of ideas for over eighty articles ranging from best practice guidelines to gardening tips to eco-friendly day trips. If you have more ideas for us, or would like to learn more about how you can contribute, this is your chance!
Please note: It isn't important for you to be an accomplished writer as we'll take on editorial responsibility and work with you to turn your thoughts into a finished article.
For more information, please contact Bronwen Buck at woodland@carolinian.org
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Almanac Challenge #1: Carolinian Life Zone “Bucket List”
Another Easy Way to Become Involved
(posted March 11th, 2009)
We are creating a top-ten wish list of natural places to visit or habitat-friendly actions to take before we die.
We want to know: If you could recommend one thing someone should do or visit within the Carolinian Life Zone before “kicking the bucket” what would it be?
Send your ideas to woodland@carolinian.org with the term “Bucket List” in the subject line. In less than 100 words, please describe the bucket-list item and let us know the stewardship and/or educational benefits of completing this activity. Don’t forget to include contact information as well.
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Almanac Challenge #2: What is Your Favourite Field Guide?
(posted April 6th, 2009)
We are creating a top-twenty list of favourite field guides. We want to know: what is one field guide you can't without, and why?
Send your response to woodland@carolinian.org with the term “Guide to Guides” in the subject line. In less than 100 words, describe why the field guide is important to you. Provide us with the title, author and publisher. Don’t forget to include contact information as well.
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Almanac Challenge #3: Where is Your Favourite Birding Hotspot?
(posted May 2nd, 2009)
We are creating top ten of best places to bird. We want to know: Where is your favourite birding hotspot, why, and what are you on the lookout for when you go there?
Send your response to woodland@carolinian.org with the term “Best Birding Spots” in the subject line. Please keep your submission to less than 100 words. Don’t forget to include contact information as well.
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Almanac Challenge #4: Why Do You Care About Nature?
(posted June 1st, 2009)
Let others know why you care about nature. Responses should be 2 to 3 sentences long, and will be published throughout the almanac as food for thought.
Send your response to woodland@carolinian.org with the term “Why I Care About Nature ” in the subject line. Please keep your submission to less than 100 words. Don’t forget to include contact information as well.
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Almanac Challenge #5: What is Your Favourite Carolinian Tree Species?
(posted July 8th, 2009)
From the towering Tulip Tree to the charming, diminuitive Eastern Redbud, there are many lovely Carolinian trees to pick from. Let us know which is your favourite. Tell us what your favourite Tree native to the Carolinian Region is, and why it is your favourite. Responses should be 2 to 3 sentences long.
Send your response to woodland@carolinian.org with the term “Favourite Carolinian Tree” in the subject line. Please keep your submission to less than 100 words. Don’t forget to include contact information as well.
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Almanac Challenge #6: Share your secret wild edibles recipes!
(posted August 7th, 2009)
Share the best of your wild edibles recipes. Salads, sauces, fruit spreads and desserts, are just a few of the many potential gastronomic delights. Responses will be published in a recipe compilation portion of the almanac.
Send your response to woodland@carolinian.org with the term “Wild Edibles Recipes ” in the subject line. Don’t forget to include contact information as well.
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Almanac Challenge #7: Where is your favourite place to buy local food?
(posted September 2nd, 2009)
Are you a localvore? Let us know how you support your local food producers. What farmers markets, bakeries, or restaurants supporting local flavours do you recommend?
Send your response to woodland@carolinian.org with the term “Favourite Local Eats ” in the subject line. Don’t forget to include contact information as well.
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Almanac Challenge #8: Where is your favourite nature trail in the Carolinian Life Zone?
(posted October 1st, 2009)
Do you love hiking the beautiful Talbot Trail, or exploring the wonders of the escarpment in Niagara on the majestic Bruce? Or is your favourite trail a lesser travelled gem in Carolinian Canada?
Send your response to woodland@carolinian.org with the term “Favourite Nature Trail” in the subject line. Don’t forget to include contact information as well.
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photo credit: Man Kuhn Chan, courtesy of
the Bruce Trail Conservancy
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Almanac Challenge #9: A Bumper Crop of Pumpkins? Share your Favourite Harvest Recipes. This month's entries will be entered into a draw for a water bottle.
(posted November 3rd, 2009)
Do you have a special twist on a pumpkin pie recipe? How do you handle all the beets, carrots, cabbage or parsnips that come your way in the fall? Here is your chance to publish original seasonal recipes or tips in our special edition almanac!
Send your response to woodland@carolinian.org with the term “Harvest Recipes ” in the subject line. Don’t forget to include contact information as well.
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