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Mitreworts
Mitreworts are delightful woodland plants in the Saxifrage family. Canada has two species, Naked Mitrewort (Mitella nuda) and Two-leaved Mitrewort (Mitella diphylla), both of which are also called Bishop’s Cap,…
Top Three Reasons Not to Garden With Peat Moss
The harvesting of Canada’s peatlands is a growing concern for conservationists. These unique ecosystems are very different from other wetlands. The top layer of this habitat is made up of…
The American Eel Will Not Be Listed Under SARA
The federal government has announced its decision not to list American Eel under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). This is despite decades of documented population declines. The following explains…
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Nature-based Education: Adaptation
Last time, we explored how animals migrate to stay warm through winter. This time, we’re focusing on those that stay put. There are many remarkable ways animals adapt to survive…
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OK Blue Jays!
Three Ways to Help the Jays If you live in an area inhabited by Blue Jays, chances are, you are already very aware of it. This striking bird’s large range…
Falling for Salmon
The Canadian Wildlife Federation was honored to be invited to participate in the very first He Sqyéytn (Salmon) Festival this fall in the beautiful community of Shulus, British Columbia. The…
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Canadian Wildlife Conservation Report 2025
Results of Your Collaboration With Us This Year on Canadian Wildlife The Canadian Wildlife Federation spent this year collaborating with people around the world who care about wildlife. We spanned…
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The Spooky Side of Wildlife
Let’s boo this! As Halloween approaches, we start thinking about haunted houses, creepy crawlies and spooky stories. But what if the real trick is that the so-called monsters of Halloween…
Restoring Pimizi: Reflections from a Knowledge Exchange in Mi’kma’ki
In March 2025, a group of First Nations knowledge holders and allied conservation practitioners from across Canada traveled to Antigonish and Paqtnkek First Nation. The event was a cultural practice…
Make Your Cottage a Haven for Wildlife
If you’re lucky enough to have a cottage, you know how much of a haven it is for you. It’s a place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of…
