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What I Love About my Certified Wildlife-friendly Garden
Guest blogger Liz Lore is an artist and CWF Wildlife-friendly Certified Gardener. Five years ago, I moved from Southern England to South West Nova Scotia. I now live on a…
A Message from Our CEO on Racism and Discrimination
Recent days and weeks of media attention on racism and discrimination in the U.S., Canada and around the world have brought pain, grief, frustration and anger, but also hope. The…
Summer Celebration: Commemorating the End of the School Year
Congratulations! You’ve made it through the school year, now its time to celebrate! The spring of 2020 posed new challenges to students, parents and educators alike, as COVID-19 caused widespread…
Master Impressionists: The Mockingbird
Why do mockingbirds mimic other birds’ songs? To boast? To befuddle? Some scientists think it’s to attract and impress potential mates Each night as daylight transcends into darkness over the…
Make a Splash! Fish-focused Activities for Kids
School may be drawing to a close later this month, but as a parent or teacher, you can still make a splash at home with these fish-focused learning activities! Kids…
Teacher Reminisces About Planting School Pollinator Garden
Guest blogger Jana Ronne is a teacher and CWF Wildlife-friendly Certified Gardener. Ever since I can remember, plants were my people. From a young age, I spent many hours outdoors…
Environment Week: Your Connection to Nature
What is your connection to nature? Whether it’s time spent in a backyard hideaway or family trips to one of Canada’s iconic parks, our personal connections with nature shape who…
Green Thumbs: Wildlife-friendly Gardening for the Whole Family
Gardening is a fun and accessible way to get outside and learn about nature close to home. Whether you have a large backyard or a small balcony space, you and…
Tips for Making Outdoor Exploring Safer
Getting outside more often is great in theory. But the reality of poison ivy and ticks can create anxiety or even keep people inside. However, experiencing nature is good for…
The Sonic Markers of Spring
For me, there are certain iconic sounds that herald the arrival of spring and which I look forward to every year. The first male American Robins and Red-wing blackbirds usually…
