Meet the Yellow-Banded Bumble Bee
This summer, Science North has teamed up with Wildlife Preservation Canada and University of Guelph to be a test site for their nest box project! The yellow-banded bumble bee is one of the many...
Author: Meghan Mitchell
Bumble Bee or Honey Bee?
I asked some young artists I know to draw me a bee to test out a theory and here are the works of art I received! Lovely, lovely! As you can see they are...
What is Citizen Science?
Doing science isn’t just for scientists! There are tons of ways in which you can participate in real science projects by collecting data, making observations and spreading the word.
Maple’s Favourite Things
Maple is coming up on six months of living here at Science North! Time flies while we’re all learning so much from our newest animal ambassador.
How do porcupines mate?
This is THE question right? How does an animal full of sharp quills reproduce? Well, inquiring minds asked, and the answer is….very messily!
What a Hairdo: Porcupine Style!
Maple the porcupine’s hairdo is definitely something to be had! Layers, natural volume and a defense mechanism…what more could you want?
Maple the Porcupine’s First Adventures!
Keeping a porcupine busy involves a bit of creativity and a lot of walking.
Tagging Monarch Butterflies at Science North
Raising monarch butterflies from caterpillar to adult has been a staple summer experience at Science North for many years. This year was exceptionally exciting because we watched over 30 caterpillars grow, pupate and emerge...
Something is coming… part 2
Hey everyone…..over here!! Psssssssst! Check it out… another clue! I think it might...
