New Turtle Invaders in Canada
While looking at the photos in 2021 for a paper on threats to Northern Map Turtles, we stumbled on an observation where the turtle just looked…off. It looked very similar…
The Last 20 Per Cent
Canada is down to the last 20 per cent of its native grasslands. When you stop and think about that number, it is almost hard to absorb. Twenty per cent…
Ontario’s Endangered Species Under Attack
To protect endangered species we also need to protect the habitat they rely upon. That’s a pretty basic idea. To protect a forest bird, we need to protect the forest…
Snapshot of the Blanding’s Turtle’s Current Situation
In today’s age of technology, community science has never been more accessible. With a standard smartphone, you’ve got access to a digital camera and a GPS — add an internet…
On-demand Gear in the Maritimes
The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Marine Conservation Science team works to mitigate entanglement risk to large whales. In Atlantic Canada, there is a particular focus on North Atlantic Right Whales —…
Feature Plant: Wild Bergamot
Part of the mint family, Wild Bergamot is a hardy perennial found across much of Canada. Its scientific name, Monarda fistulosa, honours the 16th century Spanish physician botanist Nicolas Bautista…
Next Wildlife Video Features… The Banana Slug!
Hi! I’m Annie, your friendly neighbourhood biologist and Hinterland Who’s Who Coordinator… I won’t lie, it’s probably the best job ever! One of the perks of my work is that…
Nature-based Education in Summer: Reflection and Celebration
🌿 Looking Back: A Year of Wild Learning This school year, WILD Education newsletters supported learning across the seasons: Fall: Trees and Seeds, Nocturnal Wildlife and Migration Winter: Adaptation and…
WILD Spaces: It’s Time to Plant!
Just joining in now? Check out the first blog in this journey: Connect and Learn 🌱 It’s Time to Plant! Spring has arrived, the soil is warming up, May long…
Filling the Prescription: What is “Good Fire”?
The start of spring in the northern hemisphere often brings thoughts of summer — and with it, wildfire season. Wildfires can cause significant damage to communities and ecosystems. Yet, fire…
