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How To Set Up a Natural Playground
Including natural elements in a playground is now considered the best thing we can do for our kids. Children themselves say the spaces are more fun. It is evident that…
Prophets of Loss
Sometimes it’s the little things that reveal the big picture. Consider a recent paper in Nature about how plants in the tundra, the coldest ecosystem in the world, are growing…
Twenty-five and Camping for the First Time
I went wilderness camping for the first time in my life this September in Alberta. And I was astounded by what I learned. This was not staying at a cottage…
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…
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
- Species
What Did You Do This Summer? Well, Here’s Some of What We Did…
As the largest supporter-based conservation charity in Canada, we thought we’d report back to you on some of what we’ve accomplished during the 2018 summer conservation field work season. There…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
- Species
The Perfect Plants for Pollinators
We’re hearing a lot about our pollinators these days and the importance of avoiding pesticides, buying organic when feasible and minimizing bare expanses on our properties. I’m all for some…
Meet the 2018 Conservation Achievement Award Winners, Honouring Canadians From Coast to Coast
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is proud to announce the winners of its national conservation awards. This year’s recipients represent seven provinces and countless Canadians who are making a profound and…
All Caught Up — Disentangling Whales in Newfoundland and Labrador
The fact is whales get tangled in fishing gear. Whether whales are in search of food, migrating or are just curious, these animals can become entangled. The rope or net…
46 Rescued Bats to Return Home
After a long winter, the 46 bats rescued this past December in Mississippi Mills, Ontario are going home. You may recall that in early December 2017, the Canadian Wildlife Federation…