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Backyard Sanctuary Oasis for Wildlife Photographer
Guest blogger Jason George is a wildlife photographer and CWF Wildlife-friendly Certified Gardener. I love wildlife. I think that Canada has some amazing wildlife. ~Jason George So, a little bit…
Migratory Birds: Learning on the Fly
Interested in learning more about migratory birds? Well, you don’t have to “wing” it! In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on May 9, we’ve put together another set of…
Wonderful Wetlands
Interested in learning more about wetlands? Let’s dive in! We’ve put together another set of at-home learning resources to kickstart your wetland discovery and get you thinking about the many…
Spring Means Returning Wildlife, Including Mother Bats
As spring sets in, bats are waking up from hibernation or migrating back from their southern winter homes. Due to current concerns regarding bats and COVID-19, the return of bats…
Earth Day – Activities for Teaching about Climate Change
Weekly Wild Update Earth Day is coming up this Wednesday, April 22, and the theme this year is ‘Climate Action.’ To get kids learning about this complex global issue, we’ve…
Warm Welcoming: Spring Arrives to Our Gardens
Increasing the variety of plants in your garden not only enhances its beauty — it also increases crucial habitat for your wild neighbours and guests. The plants you choose for…
How to Connect to the Great Outdoors From Indoors
The benefits of spending time in nature are plentiful. From improved immune function to increased memory retention to boosted happiness, nature is in many ways our solace. But how can…
Give Shelter to Backyard Birds
One of the joys of spring in Canada is the return of many of our bird species. They grace our backyards with their bright colours and chipper songs. But with…
Invasive Species: An At-Home Alien Exploration
Weekly Wild Update Alien invaders have landed! We’re not talking about the kind from outer space, but the kind right here on Earth. What happens when plants and animals are…
Wildlife Response to COVID-19
Currently, the entire human population is in some way impacted by COVID-19. People are quarantined in their homes. Non-essential businesses have temporarily closed. Travel has been limited or restricted. In…
