As part of the #YukonBiodiversityForum, the Yukon Science Institute is presenting a special lecture by Isla Myers-Smith, 6:30 PM March 27 at the Gold Rush Inn, Town Hall Rm. The Forum itself is all day March 28 at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Ctr. Register (free) at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-yukon...
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Happy World Peatlands Day!
On June 2 we shine a spotlight on the world’s bogs, fens, and swamps. This is really wonderful, but I think #peatlands deserve more attention! So, I started Peatpedia! Where the spotlight is always on these ancient ecosystems.
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#WorldPeatlandsDay
NEW: The deadline for public feedback on both discussion papers (major projects and transport) has been extended from June 7 to July 22, 2026.
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On 8th May, our coffee morning is in collaboration with @bes-peatlandsgroup.bsky.social group! Get excited about learning how peatlands and wetlands are affected and how they can help fight climate change!
When and where: 10-11 am GMT 8th May on Zoom
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Water brings #peatlands to life. Water is needed for peat soils to form and build up over time, and to sustain the resulting carbon-rich ecosystems.
These large peaty water stores are important for water security and climate resilience, but they are undervalued.
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Where are the world's bogs, fens, and swamps?
Are there peatlands still waiting to be mapped within the dense tropical forests of the Amazon and Congo?
🌎 Mapping #peatlands is a global challenge. For more, see my new post on Peatpedia:
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📢New on Peatpedia! A new series of brief intros to the biodiversity of #peatlands around the world, focusing on the botanical.
Starting with two shrubs found in northern peatlands - Bog rosemary and Bog laurel.
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#BiodiversityDay #biodiversity #botany #bogs
