Say hello to the #OstrichFern (Matteuccia Struthiopteris) 🌿Lush, delicious and thriving for over 350 million years, Ostrich Ferns, or #Fiddleheads, are also a Canadian delicacy. Explore the #NetworkOfNature database: networkofnature.org @yourcier.bsky.social

🌎✨ Introducing the brand-new "Our Country-Notre Pays" national unity project!! Step into "Our Country: Our places. Our voices”, a website to journey across Canada. This project was made possible through the Government of Canada. 🔗 Visit the website here: ourcountry.canadiangeographic.ca

King Charles III & Queen Camilla visited #CanadaHouse today to mark its 100th anniversary. They explored a Giant Floor Map by CanGeo & Parks Canada showing 🇨🇦’s parks & historic sites — just 1 week before the King delivers Canada’s Speech from the Throne.

This #EarthDay2025 we're being called to unite around a mighty goal: triple renewable energy by 2030 & accelerate a just transition to a clean energy future. Yet real progress requires more than good intentions. Andrew Weaver says to stop climate warming we must capture & store carbon permanently.

Freezing for a good cause! ❄️ Take the plunge into icy waters to support rich storytelling and engaging interviews that take place under the banner of Canadian Geographic and the Explore podcast. Every splash helps bring incredible stories of exploration to life. 🌍✨ rcgs.org/polarplunge2025

The @rcgssgrc.bsky.social , @cangeo.bsky.social & @yourcier.bsky.social are working together to share Indigenous and Western knowledge relating to plants, wildlife and ecosystems across Canada to encourage participation for future generations. 🌱 Stay tuned for updates on this exciting new project!

Congratulations to our CEO John Geiger for being one of the top 10 books listed by the New York Times as good reads on a cold night. His book, Frozen in Time recounts the story of the ill fated Franklin Expedition in the Canadian Arctic. @nytimes.com @cangeo.bsky.social

This week, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appeared to double down on his threat to make Canada the 51st state — but did you know America has tried that before? 🗺️: Chris Brackley/Can Geo

Happy holidays from all of us at @rcgssgrc.bsky.social, @cangeo.bsky.social and Can Geo Education! Thank you for continuously supporting us and the work we do to help tell Canada’s story. 📸: @sheriminardi.bsky.social /Can Geo Photo Club

Mini forests contribute towards a greener, more sustainable future and benefit climate adaptation, habitats for wildlife and improved air quality. Thank you to our partner @greencommunities.bsky.social for supporting this community planting project! #LivingCitiesCanada

Thank you @townoflincolnon.bsky.social and Ontariogreen Conservation for supporting the Network of Nature’s Mini Forest initiative by planting 795 trees and shrubs at Rotary Park in Lincoln, ON!

Last week, the RCGS-led expedition that discovered the wreck of Quest, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final ship, was featured at the Festival of Shackleton hosted by Discovery Point and RRS Discovery and the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

The RCGS Research Grants Program is now accepting applications for next year! The deadline to submit is Februrary 14, 2025. Click the link below to apply today! 🏔️ rcgs.org/programs/res... Photo 1: TA Loeffler Photo 2: Simona Ruso

Calling all Explorers! The RCGS Expedition Grants Program is now accepting applications for next year! The deadline to submit is January 7, 2025. Click the link below to apply today! 🏔️ rcgs.org/programs/exp... Photo credit: Dave Garrow

On behalf of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, @cangeo.bsky.social and Canadian Geographic Education, we would like to thank you for your generosity this #GivingTuesday. From research and exploration to journalism and educational programming, we are incredibly grateful to have your support!

Yesterday, the RCGS presented its Lawrence J. Burpee Medal to actor, comedian and director Stephen Fry at a ceremony in London, UK.

By giving generously this #GivingTuesday, you will help ensure that the magazine and the work we do remains a home for insightful place-based storytelling and breathtaking photography.

Canadian Geographic is going into its 95th publishing year, making the magazine part of the historical record of Canada. We’ve published some of the greatest writers and photographers and in every issue, we’re telling Canada’s story. But we can’t do it alone!

Chloe Bluebird Mustooch is an artist, educator and published illustrator of children’s books that bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together.

This has been an extraordinary year for @rcgssgrc.bsky.social: • Discovered the wreck of the Quest; • @cangeo.bsky.social became Canada's top paid-circulation magazine; • High-impact expeditions and field research. I commend our staff for their stellar work. via.maharaj.org/rcgs24 📕

A message from RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth. This past June, Jill was on the expedition team that found Sir Ernest Shackleton’s shipwreck Quest, in the Labrador Sea. The discovery made headlines around the world including in the pages of @cangeo.bsky.social.

A message from @rcgssgrc.bsky.social Fellow and Trebek Initiative Grantee, Andrew Budziak.

Help us tell Canada’s story by giving generously this #GivingTuesday! Until December 3rd, your gift will be doubled up to $15,000 thanks to the support of the Meighen Family Foundation! Donations $500+ will receive a free copy of @cangeo.bsky.social’s Best of 2024 magazine! rcgs.org/givingtuesday

Our guest this week on the #ExplorePodcast is no stranger to @cangeo.bsky.social and the @rcgssgrc.bsky.social! Acclaimed extreme adventurer and Explorer-In-Residence, Ray Zahab is back on the podcast to recount his gruelling solo run across one of the hottest places on earth.🥵👟 📷: Kent Keeler