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Reflections of Nature: The Best of CWF’s 2019 Photo Contest
Today, wildlife photography is a passion for thousands of Canadians. Whether we are using a handy smartphone or a high-end DSLR with super-duper telephoto, we are pursuing the same thing:…
10 Alternatives to Household Plastics
Swap these items to help reduce plastic pollution Look at the five items closest to you – how many of them contain plastic? For many of us, the answer is…
10 Years of White-nose Syndrome on Canada’s Bats: An Update
It has now been almost 10 years since white-nose syndrome, a devastating fungal disease of hibernating bats, was first found in Canada. There are 19 species of bats in Canada,…
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…
Sea Kayaking with Oceans 11
Kaitlyn McLay is a participant in Group 11 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to participate in the Canadian Conservation Corps. So far,…
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
- Species
Top 10 Species Finds on iNaturalist.ca
iNaturalist.ca has reached 1 million! iNaturalist Canada (also known as iNaturalist.ca) has hit a major milestone – more than 1 million verifiable observations in Canada. These confirmed sightings span from…
Rewilding 101: Should We or Shouldn’t We Rewild Landscapes?
Urbanization, biodiversity loss, climate change – human impact has undeniably taken its toll on the planet. We’ve lost hundreds of species. Can we rewild landscapes and bring back species that…
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…
Sad News About Red Rockette, the Winner of the 2013 Great Canadian Turtle Race
Which turtle would nest first? This was the question on our minds here at CWF at the start of the Great Canadian Turtle Race. Our friends at the Canadian Sea…
Meet the 2018 Conservation Achievement Award Winners, Honouring Canadians From Coast to Coast
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is proud to announce the winners of its national conservation awards. This year’s recipients represent seven provinces and countless Canadians who are making a profound and…