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Worst Turtle Nest of the Year Award
Turtles nest in a wide variety of locations. Although the locations vary a lot, they all have a few things in common. Turtles nest in open areas that get lots…
How to Attract Moths to Your Garden
Let’s talk about pollinators – more specifically, moths! Moths are magnificent – they’re diverse in shape, size and colour. And they play a vital role in Canada’s biodiversity! Moths are…
There’s Wind of More Bad News for Canada’s Bats
How Wind Power Poses a Threat to Bats Many of us are well aware of the devastation to Canada’s cave dwelling bats as a result of a disease called White-nose…
How do you “Love Your Lake”?
What does it mean to love your lake? Loving your lake as a place to enjoy swimming, fishing, boating and exploring requires a commitment to care for and respect its…
Impacts of Wildfires on Lakes
Wildfires are a natural part of ecosystems and can even be beneficial. They recycle nutrients into the soil; they open the forest canopy and allow for new growth; and some…
How to Help Mammals in Your Backyard
Dos and Don’ts on How You Can Support These Six Furry Visitors Whether you live in the suburbs, the city or in the countryside, mammals are sure to make an…
The Heat Is On: Forest fire and its impacts
Our thoughts go out to those of you who have been affected by the wildfires in Canada and around the world this summer. Our thanks go out to those who…
Status Update: How Are Our North Pacific Right Whales Doing?
It seems both Atlantic and Pacific Right Whales need all the help they can get Here are the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we’ve spent a lot of time working to help…
60 Thousand Turtle Observations!
Shell yeah, we have more than 60,000 uploaded observations on iNaturalist Canada! iNaturalist Canada is a powerful community science platform that allows people across the country to record the native…
Our Lakes are In Danger
You could be the answer! From urban runoff to shoreline degradation, our lakes are in serious trouble. And it doesn’t stop there. Approximately 10,000 tonnes of plastic are entering the…
