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Quiz: How many turtles can you name?
Freshwater turtles are one of the most endangered groups of animals in Canada. Seven of the eight species found in Canada are listed as species at risk. Road mortality, habitat…
What’s happening to the American Eel?
Last week, the Canadian Wildlife Federation helped lead an effort to transport 400 juvenile American Eels from the St. Lawrence River and release them in the Ottawa River near Hawkesbury.
Fungi and Bats – An Array of Colours
[COURTESY OF: WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH WORKING GROUP] Check out the new WNS poster that was recently released! It’s a great way to educate others about this important…
How would you make the ultimate Canadian s’more?
Campfire or no campfire, s’mores are the ultimate summer snack. You can make them in your kitchen, on the grill, or over the fire on your next camping trip. You…
Canadians Honoured for Conservation Achievements
Green Party leader Elizabeth May is among the natural winners of CWF’s conservation awards presented June 25 in Ottawa. The awards showcase the dedicated efforts of political leaders, students, teachers…
A New WNS Video, Workshop and Published Paper!
[Image taken from Parks Canada’s video “BATS AND WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME“] Parks Canada Agency just released their newest short video about WNS, cave-entry, and decontamination! You can view this…
The Long-Anticipated Visitor
The special annual event that we look forward to in anticipation happened this year on June 11. We arrived home from a walk to find our old friend, Mama Snapping…
Ostrander Point’s Wildlife Have Something to Celebrate Today!
Some plans are better left a pipe dream. For several years now, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) along with Gilead Power had a plan in place to erect…
Studying Urban Runoff South of the Border
Canada’s waters are international. Our streams and rivers do not pass customs; our watersheds do not care about international laws. They flow from the highest peaks, pass both Canadian and…
