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Conservation Scholarships 101
Did you know that Canadian university students in full-time conservation programs are now invited to apply for a CWF scholarship? These endowments are administered by the Canadian Wildlife Foundation and…
Another Exotic Turtle Species is Spreading in Canada
Introducing…the False Map Turtle! Canada is home to eight native species of freshwater turtles. Recently, however, another kind of turtle has been showing up in Canadian waters – the False…
Save Birds by Saving Bugs!
How Your Backyard Can Help Let’s talk birds, bugs and backyards! These three things may be more connected than you think. Migratory birds are some of the world’s most amazing…
Ruby-throated Rulers
The Fierce Lives of Hummingbirds Are hummingbirds small and cute? Yes. Are they colourful? Yes, usually, but more on that soon. Are they a key component to ecosystems and yet…
Product of Canada: The Wild Side of Our Home and Native Land
When people think of Canada’s wildlife, moose, beavers, and loons usually take centre stage. But what about the species that only exist in Canada, the true “Products of Canada” in…
Bioblitzes: Fun, Versatile and Filled with Learning Opportunities
By Acacia Frempong-Manso iNaturalist Engagement Coordinator Imagine stepping outside and uncovering the hidden world of plants, animals, and fungi right in your backyard, local park, or schoolyard. A bioblitz…
Six Ways to Welcome Owls to Your Backyard
Canada is home to 16 species of owls. Not only are these wide-eyed wonders mesmerizing to watch, they also are also natural pest controllers, preying on rodents, rabbits and insects.…
Love Lessons from the Wild
Dating Tips for the Fellas from Canadian Bucks, Bulls and Ganders Valentine’s Day is coming fast, fellas! Need some help impressing the ladies? We’ve got you covered with surefire tips…
Six Tips That’ll Keep Cardinals Coming Back to Your Property
The Northern Cardinal might just be the most admired backyard bird. Canadians are in luck that they stick around through the winter – adding a splash of colour to snowy…
More Annual Croplands Means Less Eastern Meadowlarks
Sadly, there has been a decrease of wildlife-friendly pasture lands across central Canada turning in to annual cropland. New research by the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) shows a large and…
