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Starting from Seed – 5 Easy Steps to Get a Jump Start on the Growing Season
It’s that time of year when we wonder if we’ll get another few weeks of snow or glimpses of spring. More snow can be fun, after all, who can resist…
Monarch Butterfly Has a New Status in Canada and What You Can Do
As of December 8, 2023, the Monarch Butterfly has a new status in Canada: Endangered. The previous listing by the federal government was Special Concern (the lowest ranking of concern)…
Updates to the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database Helps Habitats
We have some exciting news to share about updates to the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database (CABD)! We’re releasing new versions of our core data layers, filling important data gaps and…
Fancy Cameras Not Required: A Q&A, Part 2
The Canadian Wildlife Federation was fortunate enough in October 2023 to host Sean Landsman, PhD, in a one-hour public webinar. In this webinar Sean gave us tips and tricks you…
4 DIY Wildlife-friendly Winter Decoration Ideas (With Step-by-Step Instructions)
‘Tis the Season to Deck the Halls! Kitting out your home with seasonal decorations can be fun and festive, but not necessarily free. But covering your lawn with inflatable decorations…
At Home on the Range: My Summer as an Insect Field Technician
I have been surrounded by horses, cattle, and native rangeland my whole life. I grew up on a ranch along the South Saskatchewan River in West Central Saskatchewan. My perspective…
A City-slicker Taking on the Grassland Insect Project
To your average city-slicker, native grasslands may not be the first thought when it comes to a unique and diverse ecosystem. Hey — no judging — I am a city-slicker.…
CWF Studies Invasive Red-eared Sliders’ Behaviours in Canadian Basking Sites
“Can I have a pet turtle?” A phrase many parents (my own included) the world over have heard from their kids upon encountering the tank of baby turtles at the…
What is going on in the Fraser River?
Researchers have mapped out the true extent of habitat loss for salmon in the Lower Fraser River Fraser Valley River is home to one of the most important – and…
5 Reasons Why Canada Should Play a Role in Freshwater Turtle Conservation
It sometimes seems like half of the year in Canada is winter. That might not be quite true, but it can make people wonder if the Great White North is…
