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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260413T110000
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SUMMARY:Pelee Power! Biodiversity in Canada’s Point Pelee National Park
DESCRIPTION:Lizards\, snakes\, birds\, even cacti – Canada’s most southern National Park is home to an \nincredible variety of living things! Despite its small size\, Point Pelee National Park is a migration hot spot for birds and butterflies\, and contains one of the highest concentrations of different plant and animal species anywhere in Canada. You’ll learn about what makes Point Pelee so special\, and what Parks Canada staff and their partners do to protect this unique place.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/pelee-power-biodiversity-in-canadas-point-pelee-national-park/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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SUMMARY:What Would You Do For a Klondike Bar… of Gold?
DESCRIPTION:Travel north and explore Dawson City\, Yukon – home of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in\, and the famous Klondike gold rush. Discover why tens of thousands journeyed to the Klondike during the late 1800’s in hopes of striking it rich\, learn how the stampede forever changed the region\, and see if you fall under the Spell of the Yukon. Join Parks Canada for an exciting look at this unforgettable chapter of history.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar-of-gold/
CATEGORIES:Ecosystems
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T130000
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SUMMARY:Rainforest Nights Chasing Praying Mantises With Leo Lanna 
DESCRIPTION:Leo Lanna is a Brazilian scientist guided by the search for praying mantises during the tropical rainforest nights\, especially in the Amazon. Through his independent organization\, Projeto Mantis\, he combines poetry\, wildlife photography and innovative research methods to produce exciting science\, studying aspects of evolution\, biodiversity and natural behavior. In his talk\, he will share the eccentric and exuberant universe of praying mantises\, from new species to mysterious behavior\, advocating for the wonders of the diversity found under the cover of darkness. Leo often has several praying mantis species at home\, so we might get a chance to meet some during the lesson.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/rainforest-nights-chasing-praying-mantises-with-leo-lanna/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T104500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260305T225613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T225613Z
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SUMMARY:Stress Less\, Go Outside: Your Secret Weapon for School Success
DESCRIPTION:Feeling stressed about tests\, friendship drama\, or just overwhelmed by everything on your plate? Discover how spending just a few minutes outside can become your superpower for managing stress\, improving your relationships\, and boosting focus. Dr. Sabine Huemer\, an environmental psychologist who runs the Nature Engagement Studies (NEST) Lab at Oregon State University\, will share simple\, science-backed techniques that take less time than scrolling social media but can transform how you feel throughout your day. Learn playful mindfulness activities you can do on your walk to school\, during lunch\, or before a difficult conversation that can significantly improve your mood\, concentration\, and ability to handle whatever the school day throws at you\, from tough exams to tricky social situations. Walk away with practical tools you can use when you need it most.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/stress-less-go-outside-your-secret-weapon-for-school-success/
CATEGORIES:Ecosystems,Human Body
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T114500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
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SUMMARY:Protecting Cheetahs With Dr. Laurie Marker
DESCRIPTION:Laurie Marker is a research scientist and conservation biologist recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on cheetahs. As Founder and Executive Director of Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)\, she has pioneered research\, established conservation models and created cooperative alliances on behalf of the cheetah that never before existed. Under her leadership\, CCF has grown into a world-class cheetah research\, education and conservation institution that is now the longest-running and most successful cheetah conservation program in the world. Recently\, CCF took part in the return of cheetahs to India\, where they had been extinct for 70 years.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/protecting-cheetahs-with-dr-laurie-marker/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T124500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260407T190902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190902Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Colossal's Woolly Mice: A Step Towards Bringing Back the Wooly Mammoth
DESCRIPTION:Around 4\,000 years ago\, the Woolly Mammoth disappeared forever…maybe! Scientists at Colossal Biosciences are using ancient DNA and cutting-edge biotechnology to try and bring them back. One of the steps along the way was the woolly mouse\, a genetically engineered mice with characteristics of a mammoth\, including shaggy\, curly\, golden hair and tolerance to cold. \nJoin Matt James\, Colossal’s Chief Animal Officer\, and the woolly mice\, to discover how his team is working to “de-extinct” lost species like the woolly mammoth\, Tasmanian tiger\, and dodo. Learn how these same technologies are being used to protect endangered animals\, restore ecosystems\, and inspire a new generation of conservation science.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/meet-colossals-woolly-mice-a-step-towards-bringing-back-the-wooly-mammoth/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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SUMMARY:Earth's Wild Medicine Cabinets
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Elodie Freymann is a primatologist\, filmmaker\, and conservationist studying how animals use medicine in the wild. Elodie got her start studying wild chimpanzees in the forests of Western Uganda\, trying to learn which medicinal plants they use when sick or injured. Her current project\, located in the Central Peruvian Amazon\, involves trying to discover the first ever case of animal medication in this region of the world. In this lesson\, Elodie will teach the class some of the methods she uses when in the field\, and what these discoveries could mean both for our own species and our planet at large. 
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/earths-wild-medicine-cabinets/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T141500
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SUMMARY:Global Explorations With George Kourounis 
DESCRIPTION:Explorer and storm chaser George Kourounis has recently returned from east Antarctica\, the Magnetic South Pole\, and the French Southern & Antarctic Islands… Some of the least-visited places on Earth. He’ll share his experiences and talk about some of the threats facing the penguins\, seabirds\, and whales that call this remote part of our planet home. He’ll also showcase some of the conservation efforts that have been making significant progress in helping these animals.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/global-explorations-with-george-kourounis/
CATEGORIES:Ecosystems
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T104500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260407T194253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T194253Z
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SUMMARY:White Water Rafting and Protecting Free-Flowing Rivers With Vera Knook
DESCRIPTION:Vera Knook is a hydraulic engineer turned river conservationist dedicated to protecting free-flowing rivers. She founded the River Collective in 2020\, a non-profit that unites scientists\, artists\, and activists to advance river protection worldwide. Vera develops innovative educational initiatives\, including the Students for Rivers Camp\, which recently brought students on an immersive expedition along Peru’s Marañón River and will next turn knowledge into action for Colombia’s Samaná River. Her commitment is rooted in years of exploring threatened rivers as a whitewater kayaker in Nepal\, New Zealand\, Peru\, and across Europe.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/white-water-rafting-and-protecting-free-flowing-rivers-with-vera-knook/
CATEGORIES:Ecosystems
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T224500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260407T194839Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Field Trip to SNOLAB with Dr. Erica Caden
DESCRIPTION:SNOLAB is a world-class science facility located deep underground in the operational Vale Creighton nickel mine\, near Sudbury\, Ontario in Canada. The combination of great depth and cleanliness that SNOLAB affords allows extremely rare interactions and weak processes to be studied. The science programme at SNOLAB is currently focussed on sub-atomic physics\, largely neutrino and dark matter. At 2km\, SNOLAB is the deepest clean room facility in the world. Dr. Erica Caden completed her PhD at Drexel University working on the Double Chooz neutrino experiment. As a research scientist\, Erica is involved in the neutrino projects at SNOLAB (SNO+ & HALO) as well as science education and outreach activities. For SNO+\, she is the detector manager responsible for keeping the experiment running smoothly day to day.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/virtual-field-trip-to-snolab-with-dr-erica-caden/
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Space Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T114500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260406T233208Z
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SUMMARY:Ice in High Places!
DESCRIPTION:Science in Jasper and Banff’s alpine is uncovering new and startling details about it’s most famous glaciers and how fast they are receding. How much is being lost and what do we think we know about it? Join Parks Canada for a look at some of the people and projects analysing the ice\, and an introduction to those working hard to protect what’s left through bringing new data to light about these cold mountain icons.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/ice-in-high-places/
CATEGORIES:Polar Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T134500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260319T231602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T231602Z
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SUMMARY:The Ribbit Report
DESCRIPTION:Wop-wop-wop-wop-wop-wop-wop… What was that noise?!? A distant helicopter? A woodpecker? Or…a Columbia spotted frog! Listening and looking for amphibians is one way to monitor ecosystem health. Join Parks Canada LIVE from Kootenay National Park as we pull up our waders and explore a wetland. Help us search for frogs\, toads\, salamanders\, and their unique egg masses. Get a behind the scenes look at what the Ecological Integrity Monitoring team does\, and why it matters.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/the-ribbit-report/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Ecosystems
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T124500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260320T103203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184242Z
UID:9224-1777550400-1777553100@exploringbytheseat.com
SUMMARY:From Bison Hooves to Hiking Boots
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard about this place for years\, and now the big adventure begins! First\, you ride the bus\, then a boat\, your excitement growing with every bump and wave. Finally\, after hiking 14 kilometres through forests and fields\, you spot it—the tall\, strong fences of Sweetgrass Station\, standing proudly in the middle of the wild\, open land. \nThese aren’t just any fences—they’ve been here for a long time\, helping people care for and protect the mighty bison. Today\, they welcome you to your camp and whisper stories of hard work\, courage\, and the amazing animals that call this place home. You can almost feel the history in the air as you step inside\, ready for your own adventure!
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/from-bison-hooves-to-hiking-boots/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Ecosystems
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T134500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260402T191157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T191157Z
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SUMMARY:Kayaking the Length of Oman's Coast
DESCRIPTION:In November 2025\, Mark Evans launched his Oman 3165 expedition\, a seventy day journey by kayak along the coastline of Oman in celebration of World Maritime Day. His goal is to capture stories of innovation and biodiversity\, celebrating Oman’s rich maritime heritage and using communication technology to inspire the next generation of ocean caretakers for a sustainable future. \nHe paused the expedition in January after reaching Ras Duqm an will resume again in the fall. Join in as Mark will share his adventures along the coast to date\, including 360 imagery\, night camera traps in the desert and more! Mark has lived in Arabia for over 25 years\, and is now based in Scotland. He was awarded the MBE by Her Majesty the Queen for his work using challenging outdoor journeys for personal development and learning.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/kayaking-the-length-of-omans-coast/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T114500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260312T190423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T190423Z
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SUMMARY:From Dirt to Shirt: The Secret Life of Your Clothes! 
DESCRIPTION:What do your clothes have to do with nature? Everything! Fashion might seem far removed from forests\, oceans\, water\, or wildlife\, but the journey of our clothing is deeply connected to the natural world—from the natural resources they come from\, to the finished pieces in our closets. You’ll also learn how WWF is helping the apparel industry protect nature\, with Payal Luthra\, WWF’s Global Apparel and Textiles Lead\, sharing how she works with companies around the world to make clothing in ways that are better for people and the planet.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/from-dirt-to-shirt-the-secret-life-of-your-clothes/
CATEGORIES:Ecosystems
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T114500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260320T101945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T101945Z
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SUMMARY:Beauty and the Barrens
DESCRIPTION:Port au Choix National Historic Site\, located on the west coast of the island portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador\, lies on a small peninsula along the much larger Great Northern Peninsula. In addition to having 6000 years of known human history\, this peninsula was once part of an ancient seafloor and today is a globally unique habitat whose landscape holds the scarcest and tiniest of arctic- alpine plants to the largest of animals.\n\nUpon this limestone landscape\, threatened species like the Woodland Caribou live all year round and fragile plants like the Fernald’s Braya- found nowhere else- call this place home. So\, come join Parks Canada along with partners Intervale and The Stewardship of Municipalities to see how they all work together tirelessly to protect and conserve this unique and resilient ecosystem and how you too can play your part in preserving the beauty and the barrens!
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/beauty-and-the-barrens/
CATEGORIES:Ecosystems
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T124500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260410T101447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T101447Z
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SUMMARY:Bellevue House: Many Voices of Confederation
DESCRIPTION:What can one historic place reveal about the making of Canada? Bellevue House National Historic Site is a place where many voices come together to explore the story of Sir John A. Macdonald\, Canada’s first prime minister. Guided by Parks Canada\, this engaging presentation introduces who Macdonald was and explores how his ideas and decisions helped shape Confederation. Along the way\, participants discover that history is more than a single story\, as they examine the complex legacy of Confederation and learn about the people and communities—especially Indigenous Peoples—affected by these choices. Through storytelling and conversation\, Bellevue House invites learners of all ages to ask big questions\, consider different perspectives\, and reflect on why Canada’s past still matters today.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/bellevue-house-many-voices-of-confederation/
CATEGORIES:From the Field
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T114500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072832
CREATED:20260320T101309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T101309Z
UID:9209-1780657200-1780659900@exploringbytheseat.com
SUMMARY:Dive into History
DESCRIPTION:We offer a virtual adventure that will allow your students to discover the treasures of the Restigouche River\, home to one of the most important underwater archaeological sites in Canada. Through the captivating story of the last naval battle for possession of New France (1760)\, students will learn how Parks Canada underwater archaeologists unearthed amazing artifacts such as a cannon\, part of a ship’s hull\, and a host of everyday objects from the period. Through this impressive collection\, students will gain a better understanding of life aboard 18th – century French ships and the history of the fall of New France.
URL:https://exploringbytheseat.com/lessons/dive-into-history/
CATEGORIES:Ocean Exploration
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