13 Dos and Dont’s to Creating a Pond That Animals Will Benefit From
By April Overall Adding a pond to your backyard can be a stunning addition. It can even add property value to your home! But did you know that it can…
Welcome Back, Monarchs!
The Monarch Butterflies are back after a long winter in Mexico! On April 26, 2026, a Monarch was sighted feeding on nectar in Toronto, ON. This year, we expect the Monarchs to…
Can We Save the Bobolink?
Nesting is not so easy for this prairie songbird The cheery “chee, chee, chee” song of the Boblink inspired renown poet, William Cullen Bryant to write a poem about this…
Lawn options in a wildlife-friendly garden
Many people are thinking about modifying their lawns, to either help pollinators, save grass cutting time or reduce/eliminate the fuel and emissions associated with lawn mowers. But we’ve all got…
WILD Spaces: Community Connection
Just joining in now? Check out the first blog in this journey: Connect and Learn Plant Recipients Have Been Chosen! Thank you to every school that applied for free native…
Volunteers Are What Makes Wildlife Organizations Work
International Volunteer Year (IVY) 2026 is the United Nations’ (UN) call to celebrate all that our volunteers achieve. This is especially true when working towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
How to Help Painted Ladies
Every summer, the Painted Lady butterfly arrives in Canada after an impressive migration from warmer regions. With its bright orange wings, black tips and small eye-like spots on its hindwings,…
Community Science: Everyday Action That Make a Real Difference
Community science (aka. citizen science) is transforming the way we understand and protect biodiversity. Community science opens the doors of discovery to everyone — not just professional researchers. Through accessible…
We Give a Hoot About the Burrowing Owl
Owls. Spooky solitary birds of the night, hunting from their high perch to silently swoop down to catch an unsuspecting prey. Is this true of all owls? Every rule has…
Five Reasons Why Bees Avoid the Fluffiest Flowers
Gardening can be a fun and fulfilling way to help wildlife — but beware of the floral showstoppers. The more lush and colourful cultivars and hybrids of popular plants may…
