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Rescued At-Risk Turtle Eggs Are Now Hatching!
Our Turtle Eggs Are Hatching! This summer, our Conservation Science team has been conducting field work on pollinators, eels, bats and turtles (to name only a few projects!). Added to…
- Connecting With Nature
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- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
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Ban With a Plan: Join us to #BanNeonics
It’s in our wildlife. It’s in our fields. It’s in our food. It’s in our water. And, it’s toxic. “For years now, neonicotinoid (neonic) pesticides have been poisoning our pollinators…
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- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
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Both an End and a Beginning for Almonte’s Bats
We released our Big Brown Bats!! If you haven’t been following the story, these hibernators were evicted last December from a 50-plus year roost. It was also their winter hibernacula.…
Let’s Go Parking! You Know You Want To…
Are you celebrating Parks Day this July 21? Parks Day is a nation-wide celebration of Canada’s parks that takes place on the third Saturday in July every year. Whether you’re…
Urban Wildlife — Literally Right Around the Corner
When thinking about big cities like Montreal, Vancouver or Toronto, people often associate terms like buildings, festivals, restaurants and shopping. We so easily forget that nature is, literally, right around…
Finding My Way in Alberta Parks — CCC Participant Update
Group 1 participant Brendan Riley sent an update on his experiences. He had been volunteering with Alberta Parks South Region during the field learning stage of the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC) program.…
No More Excuses — Time to Get Outside With Your Kids!
There are very few things that I like more than spending time in nature with my two kids. My son, a lively ten year old loves mountain biking, exploring and…
Oh Crap! Take Care of That Septic System
What is… …out of sight …constantly working …something that can impact water quality, pose health risks to people and can contaminate drinking water, if it isn’t maintained? If you guessed septic…
Meet the 2018 Conservation Achievement Award Winners, Honouring Canadians From Coast to Coast
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is proud to announce the winners of its national conservation awards. This year’s recipients represent seven provinces and countless Canadians who are making a profound and…
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Living the Dream…With Turtles
Christina is a Group 1 participant in the Canadian Conservation Corps. A few months ago I never would have thought I would be working my dream job — a turtle…