Reverse the Red with the Canadian Wildlife Federation and iNaturalist.ca
Let’s protect our most at-risk species this February. Whether it’s spending long days hiking steep mountain trails in search of the elusive Vancouver Island Marmot or walking windy beaches to…
Healthy Badgers Means Healthy Grasslands
As Canadian winters deepen, American Badgers are cozy in their winter burrows. American Badgers (Taxidea taxus) are mammals found in Canadian grasslands from British Columbia all the way east to…
Nature-based Education in Winter: Hibernation and Brumation
When winter arrives, not everyone is a snow lover. While many animals migrate or stay active through the winter, others rely on incredible energy‑saving strategies to make it through the…
The American Eel Will Not Be Listed Under SARA
The federal government has announced its decision not to list American Eel under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). This is despite decades of documented population declines. The following explains…
Discovering Canada’s Hidden Wildlife with iNaturalist
Frequent users of the iNaturalist app and its online platform understand the potential for discovery inherent in its use. A recent example of this happened in the Brantford, Ontario area,…
WILD Spaces: Connect and Learn
Welcome to a new year of exploration with the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s WILD Spaces Program! We’re so pleased to have you join us on a journey that empowers students from…
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
Nature-based Education: Adaptation
Last time, we explored how animals migrate to stay warm through winter. This time, we’re focusing on those that stay put. There are many remarkable ways animals adapt to survive…
How to Help Juncos
While Dark-eyed Juncos (Junco hyemalis) aren’t a species at-risk, they can always use a helping hand! They are one of North America’s most abundant forest birds, often found in forest…
Biodiversity and Climate Change Projections
Global biodiversity is already in decline and new research suggests the situation could worsen dramatically unless urgent action is taken. A landmark study published in Science Daily reveals that while…
Silent Night: Canada’s Stealthiest Winter Wildlife
Winter nights can feel quiet, even still. But behind the hush, wildlife is up to some pretty clever (and surprisingly quiet) moves. Let’s meet four of Canada’s stealthiest creatures and…
