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2018
Fourteen People on a Fourteen Day Trip
Going on a 14-day canoeing and portaging expedition as my first back-country trip was nerve wrecking to begin with. From canoeing and portaging for the first time to learning all…
The Canadian Conservation Corps — A True Family Affair
My journey with the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC) has had no shortage of opportunities and unexpected experiences. I am so grateful! This September, I had the opportunity to assist with…
Helping At-Risk Freshwater Turtles: From Start to Finish
In June of this year, CWF’s turtle team spent many long evenings searching for turtles laying eggs. In particular we were looking for Snapping Turtles and Blanding’s Turtles in the…
Copycat Killers
While these five animals might not have studied up on some of the vilest murderers humanity has ever seen, they do seem to be rather astute copycat killers. Vlad the…
It’s not Just my French That has Improved These Past Few Weeks…
Les dernières semaines à la Réserve. It is only when I sit down to write these blogs that I realize how much I have been able to experience through this…
My Conservation Odyssey
It is so rewarding to feel as if you are making a change, influencing minds of the new generation. A love for nature, an appreciation for wildlife and knowledge of…
The Gift of Expedition
For two weeks our group of intrepid adventurers paddled through the stunning natural splendor of Clayoquat Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. It’s difficult to describe the appreciation…
How We Took Positive Steps in Helping the American Eel This Summer
Taking little steps to make big strides in saving the American Eel. This year, the Canadian Wildlife Federation Aquatic Science Team conducted research on American Eel in the Ottawa River.…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
- Species
The Secret Lives of Bees and Wasps
I think it’s safe to say that when most of us hear about bees or wasps we think of honey, trying not to get stung or maybe even pollination. But…
The Raven: Meet one of Canada’s most intelligent birds
Humans from all over the Northern Hemisphere have always been fascinated by the Northern Raven, including us. In turns revered or despised, this large, black songbird has rarely left anyone…
