Neonictinoids and Bats: Yet Another Danger for an Already Endangered Species
There are over 1,300 bat species worldwide, 19 of which call Canada home. Canadian bats are incredibly important, not only to the environment but to the economy too. When the…
What can iNaturalist Tell us About Barn Swallows?
Have you had the opportunity to spot one of these flighty little birds? If so, you’ll likely remember seeing their dark blue silhouettes flashing about as they swooped and soared…
Winged Victories
From cuckoos to godwits, here’s some record-setting journeys . Thanks to GPS, tracking these and other long-range migratory birds is more detailed than ever In 2019 a Manx shearwater (Puffinus…
7 Ways to Make Your Lawn a Place of Refuge for Pollinators
Our Pollinators are in Trouble – Your Lawn Could Make All the Difference Our pollinators are dwindling at a terrifying rate. Approximately 28 per cent of North America’s bumble bees…
Wild About Farming
Agricultural Land is Home to Hundreds of Wild Species You can have a hay day learning about all the wildlife on agricultural woodlands, wetlands and pasturelands. There are 313 bird…
Planting Seeds for Wildlife
We plant seeds every single day. With every thought and every action we take. Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation during National Wildlife Week as we plant seeds that will have…
Little Green Sprouts – 3 Toddler-friendly Gardening Projects
Gardens provide a wonderful environment for children to explore, learn and play. By gardening together as a family, you can plant the seed of a life-long love of nature, while…
Has Your Lake Been Part of the Love Your Lake Program?
Have you downloaded your shoreline property report? If you have, great! That’s the first step in learning what actions you can take on your own property to improve your shoreline…
Making it Easier to Go With the Flow
A new dam database allows experts to target freshwater connectivity barriers. The connectivity of our freshwater ecosystems – rivers, streams, and lakes – has been a topic of increased public…
A Pond Predicament
In some parts of Canada, wildlife is not dominant in the landscape. This is especially true in large cities which offer many properties surrounded by concrete and busy streets with…
