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2018
Biodiversity in Action: Learning About Life on Earth
The diversity of life on Earth is staggering, but much of it remains a mystery to us. More than one million species have been identified on our planet to date,…
A Burning Problem: Wildfires in Canada
Wildfires are expected to rise in the 21st century, and the trend has already started in Canada’s northwestern boreal regions. What does this mean for Canada and our forests? If…
SOS: Saving Our Species at Risk
Are you ready to step up in support of Canada’s species at risk? You and your family can be part of a national rescue mission to save plants and animals…
Warm Welcoming: Spring Arrives to Our Gardens
Increasing the variety of plants in your garden not only enhances its beauty — it also increases crucial habitat for your wild neighbours and guests. The plants you choose for…
Invasive Species: An At-Home Alien Exploration
Weekly Wild Update Alien invaders have landed! We’re not talking about the kind from outer space, but the kind right here on Earth. What happens when plants and animals are…
10 Tips for Collecting Native Wildflower Seeds for Monarch Habitat Restoration
CWF has invested time in native wildflower seed collecting. In 2018-2019, we gathered seeds for use in our rights-of-way meadow restoration test plots. These test plots have been establishing with…
Looking Grim: The Western Monarch Migration is Teetering on Collapse
Thanksgiving in coastal California has been somber for the past two years. At least it has been for the stewards of overwintering Monarch Butterfly populations. The Thanksgiving Western Monarch Count…
Are Humpback Whales Changing Their Tune?
Humpback Whales are the singers of the sea – but are they starting to change their tune? Male humpbacks emit complex sequences of sounds that can travel across many kilometres…
Building Local Native Seed Markets
We need a source of native wildflower seed for pollinator restoration projects in eastern Ontario. Our goal at the Canadian Wildlife Federation is to transform millions of kilometres of rights-of-way…
Connecting Kids With Species At Risk
You asked for more information to help teach kids about species at risk and we’ve answered! You also asked for information on our wildlife and how to help them, including…
