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Mitreworts
Mitreworts are delightful woodland plants in the Saxifrage family. Canada has two species, Naked Mitrewort (Mitella nuda) and Two-leaved Mitrewort (Mitella diphylla), both of which are also called Bishop’s Cap,…
Native Wild Strawberries: Sweet Additions to Your Garden
A beloved Canadian tradition in the summer months is to go strawberry picking with family or friends. To be out amongst rows of strawberry plants, eagerly peeking through their leaves…
Winners of the 2025 Reflections of Nature Photo Contest
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is proud to celebrate 22 photographers from coast to coast for their stunning images showcasing the beauty of Canada’s wildlife. This year, we received more than…
Wild Spaces: It’s Time to Plan
Did you know that native plants need less water, less maintenance, and have spent thousands of years evolving alongside local pollinators? That’s what makes them the perfect foundation for your…
How to Help Blue Whales
Did you know the Blue Whale has the largest heart of any wildlife species in the world? The heart of a blue whale weighs approximately 180 kg, which is 640…
Biodiversity in a warming world
Tracking the ever-shifting ranges of wildlife is no easy feat. Natural population fluctuations, seasonal differences, and changes in the landscape all influence where species are found. Yet one major driver…
Life Under Frozen Water
Brr, it’s cold outside! It’s February in Canada which means much of this country is covered in snow, air temperatures are chilly and lakes and ponds are covered with ice.…
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…
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…
