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River of the Month – The Hillsborough River
Image Credit Which river nearly divides Prince Edward Island in half? If you answered the Hillsborough River – that’s correct! Beginning in the hills above Mount Stewart, this 45 km…
Ode to CWF (and our 50th Anniversary)
It was 50 years ago this year Canadian wildlife let out a cheer A new organization had begun The Canadian Wildlife Federation We’ve helped plants and animals big and small…
This Week in Our Garden
[PHOTOS: CWF] Berries are ripening and birds are feasting! This week our pagoda dogwood berries (shown above) are attracting waxwings and eastern kingbirds, among others. I see glimpses of many…
Miraculous Metamorphosis
[PHOTOS: SARAH COULBER] I’m the sort that gets rather nervous at the idea of bringing in a wild animal for observation. For starters, it’s usually illegal. But I’m not talking…
This Week in Our Garden
[PHOTOS: CWF] Well, we’re now officially in a level 2 drought, with no rain for weeks and temperatures continuing in the 30s and sometimes 40s with humidity. The plants in…
The Hayes River
Image Credit If you live in Manitoba you might be aware that the Hayes River is the longest naturally flowing river in the province. It’s also one of the few…
This Week in Our Garden
[PHOTOS: CWF] I don’t know what the weather’s like where you are, but I’m finally caving in and commenting on ours…hot and dry and has been for ages now! In…
This Week in Our Garden
[PHOTOS: CWF] The progression of summer blooms continues at the CWF demonstration garden with yarrow now in full bloom. It is a natural species with some pink flower clusters along…
This Week in Our Garden
[PHOTOS: CWF] Summer is officially here and the summer issue of our seasonal newsletter Grow Wild is out, full of exciting news about our homepage photo contest, a new…
This Week in Our Garden (June 15)
coreopsis, spider and bee [PHOTOS: CWF] Driving around these days I’ve noticed peonies and bush roses brightening up gardens and pathways. Here in our wildlife friendly demonstration gardens, our…
