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Legacy Pollutants: From DDT to Neonics, Canada has a Long History of Dealing With Them
More than 50 years ago, Canada banned the use of the insecticide DDT. The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) was part of the movement pushing for this historic ban because the…
Kids Can Help Cut Back on the Plastic in Their Home!
Children the world over want to make a difference for our planet. And we as parents and educators need to empower them and let them know they can help to…
Monarchs on the Move!
Have you spotted one of these Endangered species yet? In early May, we received the first report of a Monarch Butterfly migrating back into southern Ontario. The listing was made…
CWF Calls for Action by Canada to Find Alternatives to Risky Line 5
As the politics and rhetoric increases in intensity around Enbridge Line 5, Canada needs to focus on the goal of eliminating the significant risks to the fish, wildlife and people…
Pollinator Garden Planting Tips
Getting outside has never been more important for our kids’ mental and physical health. Couple that with the benefits of gardening all while helping our pollinators and you have a…
Flies: The Unsung Heroes of Pollination
Name a pollinator. Any pollinator. Did bees come to mind? Or maybe butterflies? What about flies? Probably not. It’s not your fault, but we’re here to tell you that flies…
Keep it Down!! Noise Pollution in Our Oceans
How would you like to live in the midst of a construction site, day in, day out? What if they continued jack hammering well into the night? The creatures living…
Diving Deep into the Documentary “Seaspiracy”
A recent documentary about the fishing industry’s impact on our oceans has sparked a lively debate about industry, sea life and conservation. After receiving many questions and comments about the…
On the Road Again
Spring is here once again, and when things start to return to a sense of normalcy, you may find yourself driving more. Similarly, many creatures are also starting to travel…
Neonictinoids and Bats: Yet Another Danger for an Already Endangered Species
There are over 1,300 bat species worldwide, 19 of which call Canada home. Canadian bats are incredibly important, not only to the environment but to the economy too. When the…
