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Why 10 Days Kayaking With Chronic Pain Was The Best Choice I Ever Made
I have always been sheltered from the world, and have watched in complete wonder at its immense beauty. So when asked to participate in the Canadian Conservation Corps (pilot) Outward…
My Summer as an Insect Field Technician
I grew up on a farm in North Easthope Township in southwestern Ontario. As a kid, I was surrounded by farming and big equipment, with an understanding of the environment…
Why did the turtle cross the road?
The answer to this play-on-words is far from a children’s joke. Turtles often use a variety of wetlands over the course of the year. They may spend the winter in…
Our first turtle outing of the season
Last Wednesday, CWF’s Turtle Team set out in search of Blanding’s Turtles. Our goal? To expand the amount of protected wetland habitat within the Ottawa area. With a number of…
How you can help wildlife affected by floods
Our hearts go out to our friends who are dealing with the impact of flooding. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. If you live in an area…
By Popular Vote: April 2017
Congratulations to Rayma Hill of Toronto, ON for receiving the most votes in the By Popular Vote photo contest last month! The theme for April was Children and Nature. Whether you were finally able to…
By Popular Vote: March 2017
Congratulations to Amanda Beers of Moncton, NB for receiving the most votes in the By Popular Vote photo contest last month! The March contest theme was Deciphering Depth, challenging photographers to use…
Happy World Wildlife Day!
Canada is home to over 70,000 species. That’s a lot of nature to love – and a lot of wildlife to conserve! Canada’s history has been inextricably tied to the…
