2019 Science Odyssey Contest Winners!

Hey readers,

We love partnering with Science Odyssey because it’s Canada’s biggest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)! From May 4-19, tons of fun science activities took place across the country, including our 2019 Science Odyssey Contest. We asked families to do three scientific activities together, whether it was planting flowers in a garden, drawing a space ship, or visiting a science centre, for a chance to win some cool prizes.

We had another great turnout for this year’s 2019 Science Odyssey Contest. Congrats to all our lucky winners below!

Here are the winners!

Our grand-prize winner is Connor Stephens who sent in this awesome video. He made a snap circuits fan, paper airplanes, and defied gravity in an indoor skydiving simulator. Check it out!

Runners-Up

• Hyera Taillefer
• Elijah Opps
• Chloe Doucet-Landreth
• Connor Nicol
• Kyran Misra
• Nolan Eby

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated! We hope you had a great time exploring some fun STEM activities and look forward to hearing about your experiences in the comments below.

Hope to see you next year for the 2020 Science Odyssey Family Contest!

-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

The Summer Issue is Here!

Hi readers,

The Summer issue of Chirp is here and it’s full of CAMPING FUN! If you’re planning a camping trip this summer or even if you’re just exploring nature in your backyard, this is the perfect issue to take along. We hope you enjoy it!

Happy camping, everyone!

— Jackie

Happy World Environment Day!

Hi readers,

Every year we celebrate World Environment Day to raise awareness about protecting the nature we love so much.

Below are some tips on how you can make a difference in keeping our environment healthy!

1. Buy and eat locally-grown produce when possible.
2. Wash containers before putting them in the recycling bin.
3. Walk, bike, or take public transit instead of using a car.
4. Eat less dishes with meat (this includes seafood!).
5. Turn off the light when you’re leaving a room.

There are many other tips we can all use to help keep the environment healthy and happy. Can you think of any others? Leave them in the comments below!

Bye for now,

-Elora, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy World Bicycle Day!

Hey readers,

World Bicycle Day is a celebration of biking around the world! Check out these cycling tips to keep you safe on the road this summer:

• Always wear a properly-fitted helmet.
• Always ride with two hands on the handlebars.
• Stop for all stop signs.
• Ride on the right side of the road.
• Equip your bike with a bell and reflectors.

What other biking safety tips can you add to the list? Leave them in the comments below!

Happy riding,

-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Healthy and Safe Swimming Week!

Hey readers,

Did you know that May 20-26^th is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week? With warm weather around the corner, nothing is better than taking a dip in the pool or lake. So, here are some things you can do to stay safe while swimming:

• Never swim alone, always swim with a friend.
• Swim only in areas that have a lifeguard.
• Swim a safe distance away from diving boards and slides. Never swim under them.
• Stay out of the water when you are very tired, very cold, or overheated.
• Swim at a depth that is safe for you. If you’re just learning to swim, stay in the shallow end.

Do you know any swimming tips? Share them with us in the comments!

-Trisha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com