Recipe for a Native Meadow
The meadows and prairies in southern Canada are blooming! At the Canadian Wildlife Federation we’ve been busy experimenting by creating native meadows for pollinators at three sites in eastern Ontario.…
My Answer to the Age-Old Question
“So, what do you do?” My barber asked me this common enough question a few weeks ago. In the spirit of small talk, I boiled it down to the most…
16 ways to protect your garden in a drought without being wasteful
I vividly remember the first drought I ever experienced. It was in 2012 with what seemed like a never-ending heat wave in Ontario. It was also the year I decided…
Ixnay On The Nics, Eh?
Is it time for an official Canadian ban on neonicotinoids for their devastating effect on bugs, birds and humans? Most experts say yes. When neonicotinoid insecticides came into wide-spread use…
Would You Ever Live With Bats?
Have you been hearing squeaks? Seeing bats flying around your roof? You may have bats in your home. This news might freak out a lot of people, but don’t put…
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8 Cool Facts About Wasps That’ll Make You Love Them!
Wasps don’t have the best reputation. They’re not exactly a welcome sight at BBQs or outdoor picnics, are they? Studies show that, as you might suspect, wasps are more disliked…
Hooked a Turtle? Here’s How to Help…
Many people enjoy spending a day fishing on the lake. It’s a great way to get outside and possibly bring home a fish for supper. Unfortunately, unwanted animals, such as…
Statement: Marine Programs on North Atlantic Right Whale Mortality
Statement by Sean Brillant, Senior Conservation Biologist We are in the middle of the season when North Atlantic right whales occur in Atlantic Canada and, sadly, the middle of another…
When Strangers Become Family
Danéa Gauthier-Wiebe is a member of Group 8 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. This experience has been a whirlwind. There are no other words to explain it. Well perhaps I…
LOVE BUGS!
A CWF conservation expert tells us why insects might be our best ecological allies… and why we must act now to prevent a collapse of the world’s bugs. The Canadian…
