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You are here: Home > Resources for each season > Totally Autumn Totally AutumnIn fall, there's so much to do... rake leaves, prepare the home for winter, and of course, enjoy the beautiful fall colours. Find out what you can do for the environment this autumn. CompostingWhat are you going to do with your yard waste this fall? Why not let nature take its course and make yard waste work for you through composting. Find information on how composting works, an outline for building your own composter, and more. Pollution Prevention and You at SchoolSchools are a great place to introduce pollution prevention ideas on how to reduce or eliminate pollution and waste, which can be harmful to humans and the environment and costly to school budgets. For more information... Hurricane Season is HereHurricanes affect eastern North America in August, September, and October when the ocean's waters are at their warmest. The Canadian Hurricane Centre advises Canadians to the threat posed by these storms. Find information on current conditions, how to prepare for a hurricane, and more... Bird BandingEvery year a variety of bird species migrate south for the winter. Many migrating birds are captured and marked, usually with a numbered metal band placed on the leg. When recovered, these bands provide information on the movement of species, their relative numbers, life span, and more. Learn about what to do if you find a bird band and bird banding in general. Migratory Birds Hunting RegulationsBefore heading out to hunt this fall, be aware of restrictions such as dates to start the hunting season and the bird possession limits for your area. Find out more about helping to maintain the health and safety of your hunting environment this season... Identifying WaterfowlHunters can contribute to their own sport by not firing at bird species that are either protected, scarce, or needed by breeders to restore the flocks. When extra birds of a certain species can be taken legally those who know their waterfowl on the wing can come out ahead on their daily limit. The guide will help you recognize birds by their fall and winter plumage patterns, size, shape, and flight characteristics... |
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