Help Your Aquatic Neighbours: How to Properly Drain a Hot Tub
Did you know that there is a right and a wrong way to get rid of your hot tub water? Doing it the wrong way not only harms aquatic environments…
What’s Been Happening at COP 15
COP15, the United Nations Biodiversity conference is now in its second week. CWF has been on-site participating in events, discussions and announcements that are helping to shape Canada’s role and…
CWF Stands Up for Wildlife at COP15
The time is now for a new global agreement to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Over the next two weeks, Canada will host 195 countries and the European Union for…
6 Things You Should Do to Help Squirrels in Your Backyard
Squirrels. You either think they’re adorable or a nuisance. I’m not sure why squirrels are so polarizing but they really are! If you fall into the “they’re so cute!” camp,…
Plastic on the Poles
Microplastics have now been found in the Arctic and the Antarctic. Where do we go from here? Microplastics can be defined as tiny plastic particles up to five millimetres in…
Climate Change: Hot or Cold?
Climate change is making winters colder and warmer. How does that work? We hear of climate change making winters colder, but we also hear that climate change is making winters…
Ontario: More Homes for People, Less Homes for Wildlife
As world leaders are set to meet at COP15 and Canada expected to take on the target of 30 per cent of our land being protected by 2030, the Ontario…
Restoration in Action: Broadcast Seeding to Restore Pollinator Meadow Habitat
In my last blog post, I talked about how fall is the best time to seed pollinator meadow habitat projects. In this blog post, I want to introduce you to…
Learning About Our Indigenous Communities’ Way Of Living with The Land
There are Indigenous People across Canada. The three main groups of Indigenous People are referred to as First Nation, Inuit and Métis. The diversity amongst each group includes unique language,…
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Wildlife Coming in Your House?
As the cooler weather arrives, we’re busy prepping for the onset of fall and winter. Perhaps we’re putting away patio furniture, stacking wood or draining pools. We’re not the only…
