Which organization is responsible for holding the annual Christmas Bird Count? A Young Ornithologists of America B National Audubon Society C American Bird Conservancy The National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count starts on December 14 annually and runs until January 5. Conducted entirely by volunteers, it’s the largest citizen science project in the world. It … Read more
Which river flows through Austria and ends in the Black Sea? A The Danube B The Seine C The Rhine The Danube runs from east to west through Austria. The correct answer is The Danube.
Which country built a replica of Hallstatt, Austria, in 2011? A Brazil B China C England The Chinese mining company China Minmetals Corporation built a full-scale replica of the town in Huizhou, Guangdong province. The correct answer is China.
Hallstatt, Austria, is believed to have the oldest working… A Bicycle repair shop B Salt mine C Scuba shop Hallstatt’s salt mines are believed to be more than 7,000 years old. The correct answer is Salt mine.
We’re in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. Who was Alberta named after? A Sir Albert Constantine B Princess Louise Caroline Alberta C Dr. Alberta Alexander Princess Louise Caroline Alberta was the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. She was married to John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, who served as governor general of Canada from 1878 … Read more
How many varieties of poinsettias are there? A Just one B More than 20 C More than 100 Yes, there are more than 100 types of poinsettias, ranging from red to pink, white, yellow, and purple. You can even find multicolored plants to shake things up. We still love the classic red. The correct answer … Read more
Are poinsettias poisonous to children and pets? A No B Yes C Only to cats A 1971 Ohio State study determined that the poinsettia is not poisonous, yet the myth persists that it’s fatally toxic to children and pets. The correct answer is No.
These stunning plants are a holiday favorite—which country do they hail from? A Italy B Colombia C Mexico In Mexico the plant is called ‘La Flor de la Nochebuena’ or Flower of the Holy Night, and it’s traditionally displayed on December 12 for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The correct answer is Mexico.
The provincial flower of Alberta can be found throughout the province. What is it? A Blanket flower B Giant hyssop C Wild rose Unlike a traditional thorned rose, Alberta’s wild rose is a starburst-shaped flower that grows on a bush. The correct answer is Wild rose.
Each summer Calgary hosts ‘The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’—also known as the Calgary… A Jamboree B Stampede C Saturnalia The 10-day-long Calgary Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival. More than one million people attend each year. The correct answer is Stampede.