ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaBioBlitz encourages Islanders to snap a pic of cool plants, bugs and animals3 hours agoDuration 5:553 hours agoNewsDuration 5:55The Big Backyard BioBlitz is happening this week. It’s a project by the Nature Conservancy of Canada aimed at getting people to take pictures of different species they see so scientists can use the information to help with their research. CBC’s Sheehan Desjardins got details about the event from the conservancy’s Mark Frank.Related Stories Like taking nature pics? The national week-long scavenger hunt for biodiversity is for you Waxwings and rainbows: Enjoy these photos from around New Brunswick Butterflies and beauty: Enjoy these photos from around New Brunswick Islanders being asked to report sightings of toxic, skin-burning wild parsnip New program helps young Islanders rebuild social connections lost during pandemicMore from NewsVideo1:00Hot air balloons soar en masse in France19 minutes agoVideo2:11Peak romance: Regina couple engaged on Mount Everest, married on Mount Kilimanjaro21 minutes agoVideo1:48How do voters feel about byelection with more than 200 candidates?23 minutes agoVideo2:00Auto recycler accused of using tow trucks to steal vehicles29 minutes agoVideo1:43Stranded northern Manitoba First Nation calls for all-season road39 minutes agoTrending NowVideo1:47#TheMoment Katy Perry was surprised by a fan from Medicine HatThe National July 28Video2:08Grizzly follows Calgary couple along popular trail in terrifying encounterJuly 21Video3:25Bouchard’s retirement celebration on hold after upset victory in front of hometown crowd 8 hours agoVideo7:22McIntosh wins world championship 200m IM gold, fellow Canadian Harvey takes bronzeJuly 28Video2:05Carney says Canada is ‘in a different position’ than EU on trade deal with U.S.Politics News July 28now
BioBlitz encourages Islanders to snap a pic of cool plants, bugs and animals
