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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.…
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…
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…
The Impact of Wind Energy on Bat Species in Canada and Possible Mitigation Strategies
Bats are excellent for mosquito and pest control, and during the buggy summer months, we want to keep them around as much as possible. Unfortunately, bats face many challenges. The…
What Does Canada’s Smallest Fox do in the Winter?
The Swift Fox (Vulpes velox) is our smallest, fastest and least known fox species. They’re a dog, but about the size of a housecat, weighing in at only 1.5 to…
Monarch Butterfly Has a New Status in Canada and What You Can Do
As of December 8, 2023, the Monarch Butterfly has a new status in Canada: Endangered. The previous listing by the federal government was Special Concern (the lowest ranking of concern)…
Protecting Forests One Label at a Time
“I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.” Children’s books are often home to very important life lessons. The Lorax, written by Dr…
