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As 2022 comes to an end, we want to take a moment to share some of the incredible work we were able to accomplish together

View this email in your browser Dear Aamir, As 2022 comes to an end, we want to take a moment to share some of the incredible work we were able to accomplish together: For thousands of years, people on every continent have looked up to the skies and tried to understand the stars. This year, Canadian Geographic Education created Understanding the Night Sky, a dynamic story map gathering star stories from around the globe in order to take learners of all ages on a journey to explore different cultural understandings of the night sky. The story map has been broadly celebrated for its unique storytelling techniques and beautiful imagery. Support Canadian Geographic Education in 2023 From the Rocky Mountains of B.C. and Alberta to the dramatic coastlines of Newfoundland, Canada is characterized by a wide array of landscapes that are home to approximately 80,000 species of plants and animals. But this incredible biodiversity is increasingly threatened by climate change, pollution, invasive species and habitat loss. With the goal of addressing Canada's biodiversity crisis, the RCGS formally launched the Network of Nature, a national movement created to restore Canada's biodiversity by motivating, educating and empowering individuals and organizations to plant locally appropriate native species. Guided by traditional and western scientific knowledge, the Network of Nature is establishing a network of healthy, productive habitats across the country that will enhance urban green spaces and enrich developed areas with native plant species. In 2022, RCGS researchers and explorers helped Canadians better understand the deep human interconnection between Canadian landscapes and waterways, led in the discovery of new species and the creation of new methods to conduct biodiversity assessments, and traveled extraordinary lengths over treacherous terrain to trace wild bird migrations. Research projects funded this year included PhD candidate Danielle Nowosad's work on DNA barcoding in the Canadian Arctic and  Stephen Paterson's biogeography of non-native earthworms in northern Canada (in case you didn't know, all widespread earthworms in Canada are non-native species, introduced by European settlers!). The Society continues to be inspired by the 2022 Trebek Initiative grantees and the remarkable work done under the banner of the RCGS Explorers-in-Residence program.  None of this would be possible without the support of donors like you who believe in our mission and ability to deliver on our work. If you would like to make an end of the year gift to support the Society in 2023 - please considering donating today  We are energized by everything we have accomplished over the last year and we look forward to what we can accomplish together in the new year. With thanks for your continued support, Sarah Legault  Vice-President, Philanthropy  P.s If you make a donation by December 31st 2022 it will count towards your 2022 taxes  Copyright © 2022 Canadian Geographic, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Canadian Geographic 50 Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON K1M2K1 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.