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The CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz 2024: A Snapshot of Nature in Motion
The inaugural 2024 CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz wrapped up, and the results are nothing short of remarkable! Over the course of a single weekend, nature enthusiasts, community scientists and biodiversity…
Surveying for Monarch Butterflies on Main Duck Island
The end of August and start of September is a time of change. Leaves begin changing colours and temperatures slowly (but surely) begin to lower. It’s also the time when…
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Backyard Bat-friendly
Did you know that Canada has 19 different kinds of bats? They’re some of nature’s best pest controllers, munching on insects like moths and mosquitoes. Sadly, they’re facing serious challenges…
Invasive Alien Species 101: What You Need to Know
When non-native animals, plants and organisms enter a new region due to human activities, they become alien species. If these species begin to flourish at the expense of native ones,…
Get Ready for the First-Ever CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz!
As the vibrant hues of summer begin to fade into the rich golds and reds of fall, nature enters a period of transition. For many species, this is a time…
What Can iNaturalist Tell Us About the Yellow-Banded Bumble Bee?
Did you know that out of 800 species of bees in Canada approximately 45 are bumble bees? Notable by their telltale fuzzy yellow-and-black patterned bodies and way of almost “bumbling”…
Why Whales Matter
The Vital Role that Whales Play in Marine Ecosystems The giants in our oceans contribute significantly to the marine ecosystem, both in life and in death. While they swim across…
Life After Death
Pacific Salmon are a keystone animal. What exactly is a keystone species? A keystone species holds an ecosystem together. They are the glue that holds the health, function, and survival…
Recovering the Rare Carolina Wood Vetch
Oak Savannah ecosystems of southern Ontario are home to some very rare and unique plant species including Sundial Lupine and Carolina Wood-Vetch. Both of these spring wildflowers are members of…
5 Reasons Why the Blanding’s Turtle is so Special
Here at the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we love all turtles, but the Blanding’s Turtle is special. Here’s why: 1. A Striking Reptile It is a strikingly attractive turtle with its…