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Reflections of Nature 2021
The past two years have seen an explosion in the number of people heading outdoors for recreation, fitness, entertainment and socializing. Indeed, rush outdoors felt like a matter of survival,…
Eastern Monarch Population Spring 2021 Update
Once again, overwintering numbers indicate another decline for the eastern Monarch Butterfly population. Rather than counting individual Monarchs, the area they occupy in the winter is estimated. Recent updates from…
Are You Ready for iNaturalist’s 2021 Spring City Nature Challenge?
There’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition, and the 2021 City Nature Challenge certainly qualifies. The City Nature Challenge (CNC) was first established as a friendly competition between organizers…
Conserving Wild Species and Spaces Vital to Success of COP21 Agreement
The global commitment to combat climate change agreed by 195 nations in Paris at the COP21 United Nations Climate Change Conference holds potential to benefit natural areas and wildlife. The…
The COP21 agreement will have implications for CWF and wildlife conservation in Canada
blog post by Rick Bates, Executive Director, CWF Negotiators are close to a comprehensive agreement at the Paris COP21 UN climate change conference that currently includes most of the elements…
COP21
COP21 United Nations Conference on Climate Change started on Monday November 30and will run through to December 11. At this conference, world leaders are negotiating on how to reduce greenhouse…
The Secret Is Out
When grassland scientists, conservationists, managers and advocates get together, it is like being part of a secret club. Sometimes being part of a small, exclusive group feels good. We have…
Biodiversity in a warming world
Tracking the ever-shifting ranges of wildlife is no easy feat. Natural population fluctuations, seasonal differences, and changes in the landscape all influence where species are found. Yet one major driver…
Life Under Frozen Water
Brr, it’s cold outside! It’s February in Canada which means much of this country is covered in snow, air temperatures are chilly and lakes and ponds are covered with ice.…
Nature-based Education in Winter: Hibernation and Brumation
When winter arrives, not everyone is a snow lover. While many animals migrate or stay active through the winter, others rely on incredible energy‑saving strategies to make it through the…
