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Falling in Love with Atlantic Canada and the Canadian Conservation Corps
Author Paul Emerson Almontero is a participant of the Canadian Conservation Corps. Through the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Canadian Conservation Corps Program, I was able to explore and fall in love…
Ontario: More Homes for People, Less Homes for Wildlife
As world leaders are set to meet at COP15 and Canada expected to take on the target of 30 per cent of our land being protected by 2030, the Ontario…
Feeling Stressed? Avoid Burnout With a Healthy Dose of Nature
A 2021 Statistics Canada survey found that 25 per cent of Canadians are dealing with high levels of stress on nearly a daily basis. Approximately half of Canadians believe their…
How is Urbanization Changing Animals?
What happens to wildlife when cities and towns trespass on the natural habitats that they need to survive? An important question without a definitive answer—especially considering the rate at which…
It’s a Wild Life: Thankful for Canadian Wildlife Supporters
Everyone who works at the Canadian Wildlife Federation has at least one profound memory of how wildlife changed us. This is likely true for almost every Canadian. As Canadians, we…
Are You Camping this Summer?
For many people, getting outside and camping is a staple of the Canadian summer months. The fresh air, gorgeous natural scenery, and taking the initiative to unplug for 48 hours…
Aliens in the Garden
Does that genteel looking plant in the corner have a darker side? Can a seemingly well-behaved garden plant become a menace, threatening native plants and wildlife? Some plants, while appearing…
Back Off!
The fight or flight response is in our DNA. In fact, it’s in the DNA of animals across the world. However, some animals have particularly peculiar ways of defending themselves.…
Interview With an iNatter
iNaturalist.ca, a platform hosted by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and other partners, recently caught up with an avid iNatter. (Definition) iNatter: One who uses the iNaturalist citizen science platform to…
Legacy Pollutants: From DDT to Neonics, Canada has a Long History of Dealing With Them
More than 50 years ago, Canada banned the use of the insecticide DDT. The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) was part of the movement pushing for this historic ban because the…
