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The Sixth Extinction. It’s Here
Have You Heard of the Sixth Extinction? And What Can We Do? Extinction — a daunting word most of us have heard since childhood. We all know what it meant…
There’s Wind of More Bad News for Canada’s Bats
How Wind Power Poses a Threat to Bats Many of us are well aware of the devastation to Canada’s cave dwelling bats as a result of a disease called White-nose…
How do you “Love Your Lake”?
What does it mean to love your lake? Loving your lake as a place to enjoy swimming, fishing, boating and exploring requires a commitment to care for and respect its…
Impacts of Wildfires on Lakes
Wildfires are a natural part of ecosystems and can even be beneficial. They recycle nutrients into the soil; they open the forest canopy and allow for new growth; and some…
How to Help Mammals in Your Backyard
Dos and Don’ts on How You Can Support These Six Furry Visitors Whether you live in the suburbs, the city or in the countryside, mammals are sure to make an…
The Heat Is On: Forest fire and its impacts
Our thoughts go out to those of you who have been affected by the wildfires in Canada and around the world this summer. Our thanks go out to those who…
Status Update: How Are Our North Pacific Right Whales Doing?
It seems both Atlantic and Pacific Right Whales need all the help they can get Here are the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we’ve spent a lot of time working to help…
60 Thousand Turtle Observations!
Shell yeah, we have more than 60,000 uploaded observations on iNaturalist Canada! iNaturalist Canada is a powerful community science platform that allows people across the country to record the native…
At Home on the Range: My Summer as an Insect Field Technician
I have been surrounded by horses, cattle, and native rangeland my whole life. I grew up on a ranch along the South Saskatchewan River in West Central Saskatchewan. My perspective…
A City-slicker Taking on the Grassland Insect Project
To your average city-slicker, native grasslands may not be the first thought when it comes to a unique and diverse ecosystem. Hey — no judging — I am a city-slicker.…
