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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…
Five Reasons Why Bees Avoid the Fluffiest Flowers
Gardening can be a fun and fulfilling way to help wildlife — but beware of the floral showstoppers. The more lush and colourful cultivars and hybrids of popular plants may…
Canada’s Wild Classrooms
Canada’s wildlife and wild spaces are full of stories worth discovering — from tiny pollinators to iconic mammals and the diverse ecosystems that sustain them. To support educators across the…
WILD Spaces: Water & Shelter
Every wildlife‑friendly space needs food, water, shelter and earth-friendly gardening practices (no pesticide use). Now that you’ve connected with your outdoor space and started planning your native plant garden, it’s…
Native Wild Strawberries: Sweet Additions to Your Garden
A beloved Canadian tradition in the summer months is to go strawberry picking with family or friends. To be out amongst rows of strawberry plants, eagerly peeking through their leaves…
