There are two species of meadowlarks in North America: eastern and western. Although difficult to tell apart, these guidelines will help you identify either one.

The prairie landscape has come to symbolize the American heartland. But an ecosystem that once covered a vast swath of the continent has all but disappeared. Just a tiny fraction remains. But researchers and conservationists in Oklahoma...

Meet the herds which inhabit the temperate grasslands - one of the most diverse habitats on Earth. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Grasslands make up one quarter of the Earth's land. Grasslands are found on every continent except...

Dr. Forrester introduces the Midwest Region of the United States. She describes the topography, the history, and the series of waterways that has made this area a vital and growing part of our country.

Ranger Greg finds out what it takes to restore old growth redwood groves decades after they were logged.<b<br/>r/>

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Ranger Julia talks about the American Black Bear, and finds one too.<b<br/>r/>

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No one is helping nature heal more than WILDNorth in Edmonton. Watching an injured hawk taking flight was a real highlight in our journey so far. They also gave us behind the scenes access to their facilities where we filmed a spunky...

This program explores the global distribution of grasslands, and the role that temperature, precipitation, soil type, and fire play in this biome. The different grasslands found in North America are described, including California...

Informational video about the diversity of habitats accessible from the Main Park Road.

Upon viewing the Exploring Grassland Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: Describe some of the basic characteristics of grasslands: - grasslands receive 25 to 75 centimeters of rain a year - grazing by large...

This live-action video program is about grasslands. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics...

Heat warnings remain in place for much of Canada as hot and humid temperatures continue to fuel wildfires. Ken McMullen, fire chief for Red Deer, Alta., is calling for the development of a national wildfire administration to allocate...

Storm chaser and reporter Jenny Hagan joined The Morning Edition to talk about a busy summer for weather in Saskatchewan and her life as a storm chaser.

It’s Day One of the CN strike, and farmers in the Prairie provinces are concerned about how their grain will be transported for sale to the rest of the country. It’s a major part of CN’s business, and for now it’s stranded.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the mayors of Vancouver and Calgary today to discuss the concerns of Western Canada. The Liberals didn’t win any MP seats in Saskatchewan or Alberta in the last election and are trying to bridge the...

The Liberals regrouped in Ottawa today to look at ways to reconcile their plans for climate action with quelling frustrations in Western Canada.

Humidex values have climbed above 40 in some parts of Saskatchewan this July. What's going on?

This winter was one for the record books. Canada reported its warmest winter since record keeping began in 1948. That could make for another active forest fire season this spring.

Alberta is Canada's honey powerhouse — and the sweet commodity hit record sales in 2023. Here’s how the once-miniscule bee business took off in the province, and how stakeholders are working to secure its future.

The Mthembu brothers — Tiro, Thabo, and Mandla — say advocating and choosing to support the most vulnerable in their community is something they will always take pride in.

CBC News Science and Climate Specialist Darius Mahdavi explains the global climatic systems that are causing such a cold snap in British Columbia and the Prairies.

Calgary’s Glenbow Museum is getting a facelift and its new terrace is being imagined by famous American designer Maya Lin — who’s behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Jim Carr, a prominent Manitoba MP and former cabinet minister, has died after a battle with cancer. With 30 years in business and later politics, he is being remembered for his tenacity, humour and advocacy for the Prairies.

Rising prices and competition from big companies are forcing some small-town farmers in Saskatchewan to leave the industry. It’s a trend that poses a threat not only to family farms but the small towns that depend on them.