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Nature-based Education in Winter: Hibernation and Brumation
When winter arrives, not everyone is a snow lover. While many animals migrate or stay active through the winter, others rely on incredible energy‑saving strategies to make it through the…
The American Eel Will Not Be Listed Under SARA
The federal government has announced its decision not to list American Eel under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). This is despite decades of documented population declines. The following explains…
Discovering Canada’s Hidden Wildlife with iNaturalist
Frequent users of the iNaturalist app and its online platform understand the potential for discovery inherent in its use. A recent example of this happened in the Brantford, Ontario area,…
How to Help Juncos
While Dark-eyed Juncos (Junco hyemalis) aren’t a species at-risk, they can always use a helping hand! They are one of North America’s most abundant forest birds, often found in forest…
Biodiversity and Climate Change Projections
Global biodiversity is already in decline and new research suggests the situation could worsen dramatically unless urgent action is taken. A landmark study published in Science Daily reveals that while…
Silent Night: Canada’s Stealthiest Winter Wildlife
Winter nights can feel quiet, even still. But behind the hush, wildlife is up to some pretty clever (and surprisingly quiet) moves. Let’s meet four of Canada’s stealthiest creatures and…
Wild Minds, Bright Futures.
Friday, October 24, 2025 marked the official launch of the Canadian Centre for Nature-based Education (CCNbE). To celebrate, the Canadian Wildlife Federation hosted a “Wild Minds, Bright Futures” event at…
Winter Bird Counts
This winter, join a bird count and have fun discovering the birds in your area in a way that also helps scientists and conservation efforts. This can be especially rewarding…
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
OK Blue Jays!
Three Ways to Help the Jays If you live in an area inhabited by Blue Jays, chances are, you are already very aware of it. This striking bird’s large range…
5 Reasons Why Woodpeckers Don’t Get Concussions
It doesn’t take much to harm a human brain. For example, you can get a concussion (a type of mild traumatic brain injury) by bumping into something, getting a blow…