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The Prairie’s Rarest Duo
Two Interconnected Grassland Mammals You May Never Have Heard Of Species #1: The Black-tailed Prairie Dog The Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) is so rare in Canada it is only…
Mission Biodiversity – Reduce Your Carbon Footprint!
Your Mission, Should You Chose to Accept It… Welcome back to our year-long operation to engage Canadians in supporting wildlife and habitat conservation — Mission Biodiversity! With COP29 taking place…
Innovating Hydropower: Fish-friendly Turbines as a Solution to Fish Mortality
As the world increasingly shifts towards renewable energy, hydropower remains a leading source of electricity. In 2022, hydropower produced more power than all other renewables combined. However, traditional hydropower systems…
Swimming in Musky Waters: Understanding Musk Turtles
One of the perks of working for the Canadian Wildlife Federation is that you never know what you may stumble upon. This particular story began in 2018. We were in…
The CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz 2024: A Snapshot of Nature in Motion
The inaugural 2024 CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz wrapped up, and the results are nothing short of remarkable! Over the course of a single weekend, nature enthusiasts, community scientists and biodiversity…
Conserving Canadian wildlife: An important task for each Canadian
Sponsored Story With wildlife and habitats under dire threat, the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s new CEO issues an urgent appeal for Canadians to become more involved and help create a culture…
Surveying for Monarch Butterflies on Main Duck Island
The end of August and start of September is a time of change. Leaves begin changing colours and temperatures slowly (but surely) begin to lower. It’s also the time when…
Reporting Back: Taking Action for Wildlife in 2024
Ever wonder about the saying “the proof is in the pudding”? It means the value, quality or truth of something must be judged based on its results. In an age…
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Backyard Bat-friendly
Did you know that Canada has 19 different kinds of bats? They’re some of nature’s best pest controllers, munching on insects like moths and mosquitoes. Sadly, they’re facing serious challenges…
Guardians of Canada’s Grasslands
I didn’t grow up on the prairies, but as a kid I dreamed that I did. I read about life in the “wild west” and watched the movies. In my…
