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On-demand Gear in the Maritimes
The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Marine Conservation Science team works to mitigate entanglement risk to large whales. In Atlantic Canada, there is a particular focus on North Atlantic Right Whales —…
Feature Plant: Wild Bergamot
Part of the mint family, Wild Bergamot is a hardy perennial found across much of Canada. Its scientific name, Monarda fistulosa, honours the 16th century Spanish physician botanist Nicolas Bautista…
Nature-based Education in Summer: Reflection and Celebration
🌿 Looking Back: A Year of Wild Learning This school year, WILD Education newsletters supported learning across the seasons: Fall: Trees and Seeds, Nocturnal Wildlife and Migration Winter: Adaptation and…
WILD Spaces: It’s Time to Plant!
Just joining in now? Check out the first blog in this journey: Connect and Learn 🌱 It’s Time to Plant! Spring has arrived, the soil is warming up, May long…
20,000 Amphibians and Reptiles on Roads!
What can we learn from 20,000 observations of amphibians and reptiles on roads in Canada? Plenty! The first thing is that many amphibians and reptiles cross roads and perish on…
Transformers: Caterpillars in Disguise
As the seasons transition from spring to summer, we will start to see young caterpillars emerge from eggs in late May. It’s important to note that not all overwinter as…
Nature-based Education in Spring: Pollinators and Plants
🌸 The Power of Pollination Pollinators make it possible for many plants to reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another. In doing so, they support food webs, wildlife…
13 Dos and Dont’s to Creating a Pond That Animals Will Benefit From
By April Overall Adding a pond to your backyard can be a stunning addition. It can even add property value to your home! But did you know that it can…
Welcome Back, Monarchs!
The Monarch Butterflies are back after a long winter in Mexico! On April 26, 2026, a Monarch was sighted feeding on nectar in Toronto, ON. This year, we expect the Monarchs to…
Can We Save the Bobolink?
Nesting is not so easy for this prairie songbird The cheery “chee, chee, chee” song of the Boblink inspired renown poet, William Cullen Bryant to write a poem about this…