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Green Thumbs: Wildlife-friendly Gardening for the Whole Family
Gardening is a fun and accessible way to get outside and learn about nature close to home. Whether you have a large backyard or a small balcony space, you and…
Be a Turtle Hero
Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side. Not much of a joke, but right now (late May and June) many turtles are crossing roads…
Tips for Making Outdoor Exploring Safer
Getting outside more often is great in theory. But the reality of poison ivy and ticks can create anxiety or even keep people inside. However, experiencing nature is good for…
Biodiversity in Action: Learning About Life on Earth
The diversity of life on Earth is staggering, but much of it remains a mystery to us. More than one million species have been identified on our planet to date,…
SOS: Saving Our Species at Risk
Are you ready to step up in support of Canada’s species at risk? You and your family can be part of a national rescue mission to save plants and animals…
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…
