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SARS-CoV-2 is a novel virus that has impacted nearly everyone in some way over the last few years. Every day we are bombarded with information about it in the media and on social media. How much of that information is true? How much of that information do we retain anyways? Here are a few questionsContinue reading “Do You Understand Covid 19?”

Invasive plants are detrimental to an ecosystem. A way that we combat them is by physically removing the invasive plant – digging it up – when we see it. What should we do with it afterwards? In places where invasive plants are removed there needs to be a system in place to deal with theContinue reading “Profitable Uses for Invasive Plants”

It is important to understand what plants you are growing in your gardens and yards. Non-native invasive species of plants are often introduced through gardens. As a gardener or a responsible homeowner you should attempt to plant as many native plants as you can. It is important to note that not all non-native plants areContinue reading “Why Canadians Should Know Basic Species Identification”

Everyone should watch the Lorax because it gives a great message. The message that the movie conveys is that everyone can help. This message is conveyed in two parts. No one is too small to help save the planet along with that message is the acknowledgement that anything you do no-matter how small can help. Continue reading “Why The Lorax is a Must See Film”

A fomite is an object that carries/spreads infections agents. A common fomite is a door knob. Many people leave bacteria or viruses behind when they touch door knobs. Without proper cleaning people also take vectors (bacteria or viruses) with them. For fomite transmission to occur the vector needs to be undamaged. If the vector isContinue reading “Fomite Transmission vs Airborne Transmission.”