About this Book
The content of this book will help beginners get outside and learn about nature in London, Ontario. It was designed as a course resource for students taking PHYS-1045: Exploring Nature at Fanshawe College.
Readers will learn about key topics related to biodiversity, outdoor safety, and the role of community science in conservation efforts. Readers will also learn to use iNaturalist for hands-on learning about local plants and animals and to contribute to biodiversity data for London. The resource also explains the importance of native species and the challenges posed by invasive species while drawing on examples from Environmentally Significant Areas in London.
Accessibility Statement
We are actively committed to increasing the accessibility and usability of the textbooks we produce. Every attempt has been made to make this OER accessible to all learners and is compatible with assistive and adaptive technologies. We have attempted to provide closed captions, alternative text, or multiple formats for on-screen and offline access.
The web version of this resource has been designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, level AA. In addition, it follows all guidelines in Appendix A: Checklist for Accessibility of the Accessibility Toolkit – 2nd Edition.
In addition to the web version, additional files are available in a number of file formats, including PDF, EPUB (for eReaders), and MOBI (for Kindles).
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