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6 Native Plants That are Hardest to Kill
If you’re new to gardening or have happened to make multiple house plants kick the bucket, this story is for you! We’ve got six native plants that are next to…
3 Animals That Walked Alongside the Dinosaurs That Are Still on Earth Today!
Dinosaurs first roamed the Earth 230 million years ago until the jarring extinction event that took them out 164 million years later. This mass extinction event wiped out 75 per…
Are Trees More Beneficial to Wildlife When They’re Dead?
Trees do so much for our planet. They filter water, remove harmful carbon from the atmosphere, shelter and feed wild species, and so much more. Moreover, they can do the…
Are We Stressing Out Our Lakes?
It’s Friday, and you’re anxiously awaiting 5 o’clock. You’ve got the car packed and are ready to go! Sound like you? Well, you might have a case of cottage fever!…
CWF Garden Certification for Wild By Nature Forest Sanctuary
Guest blogger Barbara Canning is a CWF Wildlife-friendly Certified Gardener. The decision to certify our nature sanctuary with the Canadian Wildlife Federation was an easy one. We wanted to show…
Getting WILD Outside With CWF’s Turtle Team
On a blustery Saturday afternoon in early May 2022, 10 WILD Outside Ottawa participants came to the Canadian Wildlife Federation headquarters in Kanata and decorated our sidewalks with some amazing…
Are You Camping this Summer?
For many people, getting outside and camping is a staple of the Canadian summer months. The fresh air, gorgeous natural scenery, and taking the initiative to unplug for 48 hours…
Celebrating Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. This is an opportunity to recognize the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It’s a chance for…
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…
Good Fences Make Good Neighbours
Want a little more privacy for your backyard? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’ve moved into a new build home or you just want a little more privacy in your…
