Fourteen People on a Fourteen Day Trip
Going on a 14-day canoeing and portaging expedition as my first back-country trip was nerve wrecking to begin with. From canoeing and portaging for the first time to learning all…
You Know They’re Stars, but Now the Rest of Canada Will Know Too!
Is there anything more heartwarming than seeing a child’s face light up? If you ask me, it’s especially wonderful when they’re beaming because they’re proud of themselves. WILD magazine wants…
Gravitating Toward Gault: Letting Go of Expectations
Michelle Parry is a participant in Group 5 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I adore the ocean yet here I’ve found myself, time and time again, on a mountain. The…
The Canadian Conservation Corps — A True Family Affair
My journey with the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC) has had no shortage of opportunities and unexpected experiences. I am so grateful! This September, I had the opportunity to assist with…
Helping At-Risk Freshwater Turtles: From Start to Finish
In June of this year, CWF’s turtle team spent many long evenings searching for turtles laying eggs. In particular we were looking for Snapping Turtles and Blanding’s Turtles in the…
Wildlife Photography Tips from 2017 Grand Prize Winner
I’ve always enjoyed photography. It has been a great way for me to get out of the house and explore my local parks and conservation areas. Living in Ottawa has…
Copycat Killers
While these five animals might not have studied up on some of the vilest murderers humanity has ever seen, they do seem to be rather astute copycat killers. Vlad the…
It’s not Just my French That has Improved These Past Few Weeks…
Les dernières semaines à la Réserve. It is only when I sit down to write these blogs that I realize how much I have been able to experience through this…
An Empowering Experience of Trust and Friendship
Lena is a Group 4 participant in the Canadian Conservation Corps. I had no idea what was awaiting me as I stepped out of the plane in Toronto. I knew…
My Conservation Odyssey
It is so rewarding to feel as if you are making a change, influencing minds of the new generation. A love for nature, an appreciation for wildlife and knowledge of…
