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Bees vs. Moths: Which is the Better Pollinator?
This Pollination Powerhouse Might Surprise You! Pollinators are critical. After all a whopping 80 per cent of the world’s plants rely on them! When you think of a pollinator, what’s…
3 Superstar Long Distance Grassland Bird Migrants
As spring arrives on the Prairies, many species are either waking up or migrating to their summer homes. Here are three of our favourites — true superstars of long-distance migration.…
CWF Certified Gardener: “Invite Wildlife Back Into Your Yard”
C. Lewandowski is a CWF Certified Wildlife-friendly gardener, living in Richmond, Ontario. I remember staring across my desolate yard, feeling nostalgic for the past when nature abounded in the area.…
Sleep, Creep, Leap into Helping Species at Risk
Canadian Wildlife Federation’s teams across the country are getting ready for a fruitful spring and summer in the field. I can’t help but think about how our ground-breaking work is…
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…
Celebrating the Work of Canadian Conservationists During Black History Month
Four Young Idealists Helping Inspire a Brighter Future for Wildlife While Canada recognizes and celebrates past individual achievements during Black History Month, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is celebrating the current…
A Critical Drop: Why a Tri-National Commitment is Vital to Monarch Butterfly Recovery
This is part one of a three-part series on the Monarch Butterfly Recovery written by the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Senior Terrestrial Biologist Carolyn Callaghan. As I write this blog, I…
Nuthatch Haven: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Backyard Paradise for These Charming Acrobats
Cultivate an oasis with the right plants, cozy shelter, good food and more Nuthatches are beautiful birds that are fun to watch year-round! In Canada, the most common backyard nuthatch…
Hit the Road, Jack!
Some females will go to great lengths to keep males at bay. Just how far will they go? Keep reading to find out! Have you ever wondered why males in…
Feathered Neighbours: How birds adapted to European colonialism
Seven birds that grew alongside human development and activity. As European colonists carved their way into Canada’s scenery, constructing buildings and homes, cultivating an agricultural industry and more, many birds…
