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MayInternational Day for
Biological DiversityOn May 22, 1993, the United Nations sanctioned this date as the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase awareness of biodiversity issues worldwide. Building a Shared Future for All Life is this year’s theme on International Day for … Continue reading →
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MaySharing the Good Health News
On May 17, 1749, English country surgeon Dr. Edward Jenner was born. In the 18th century, smallpox was a disease that killed about 20% of victims who contracted it and, if it didn’t kill, it often disfigured or blinded … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Jack Miner
Canada’s National Wildlife Week
On April 10, 1865, Canadian naturalist, Jack Miner was born. At 39, he established the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary for the conservation of migrating Canada geese and ducks on an Ontario peninsula between Lake Erie to the south and … Continue reading
Posted in Migratory Birds, On This Day, World Oceans Day
Tagged AMASS Research Project, AMASS Space For Birds, April 10, Jack Miner, migratory birds, National Wildlife Week, On This Day, The Roberta Bondar Foundation, waterfowl conservation
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