Guardians of Canada’s Grasslands
I didn’t grow up on the prairies, but as a kid I dreamed that I did. I read about life in the “wild west” and watched the movies. In my…
Ghost Gear: The Phantom Threat Beneath the Waves
If there’s something strange haunting the ocean deep, who you gonna call? Ghost Gearbusters! From tangled nets to lost traps, abandoned and lost fishing gear is one of the ocean’s…
New and Improved! CABD Tool Helps Canadian Rivers — And Fish
We are pleased to announce updates to the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database! In celebration of World River’s Day (September 24, 2024), the Canadian Wildlife Federation launched even more features to…
Autumn Bloomers — Plants that support fall migrators
We can add beauty to our garden and support local and migratory wildlife with plants that bloom from early spring through late fall. Here are some great Canadian natives that…
Mission Biodiversity – Engage Youth in Conservation Action!
Your Mission, Should You Chose to Accept It… This school year we invite you and the young people in your life to become Agents of Conservation by taking on a…
7 Ways You Can Create a Happy Home for Woodpeckers
A bird-friendly garden can bring joy and benefits to your yard. Here’s your go-to guide to help attract woodpeckers! Besides being fun to watch and listen to, woodpeckers are great…
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,…
Grassland Birds are Declining – Insects Could be the Reason
In the last 50 years, bird populations that live in Canada’s prairies have declined by 60 per cent. Given the size of these populations, this means that millions of birds…
Living Life for Living Labs This Summer
At the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we are deeply involved in grassland carbon science. Our interest is not only in mitigating climate change, but also on how efforts to store carbon…
CWF Partners with Girl Guides of Canada!
As you may have heard, we have a current partnership with the Girl Guides of Canada for their National Service Project — Action for Wildlife! Every few years, Girl Guides…
