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The Future of Commercial Fishing: Ropeless Gear?
Could ropeless fishing gear allow fishing to continue without entangling marine wildlife? As the mortality crisis for the North Atlantic Right Whale continues, researchers from the Marine Team at the…
How to Create a Pollinator-friendly Lawn
When did a lush, green lawn become a “healthy lawn”? Today, lawns consist of ornamental turf grass that is mowed and controlled to achieve a certain aesthetic. Lawns with “weeds”…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
Give Butterflies a Place to Drink
Interest in butterfly gardening is on the rise. It’s a good thing, too, as it is an important way to help butterflies and other pollinators. But did you know that…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
- Species
Pollinator Recovery? A Critical Step When Banning Neonics
Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, moths and flies, play critical roles in ecosystems and in the production of our food. If you’ve eaten an apple or worn a comfy cotton…
Hatching a Turtle Recovery Plan
Turtles are in serious trouble. All eight species of freshwater turtles in Canada are listed as Species At-Risk. This makes turtles one of the most endangered groups of wildlife in…
Recipe for a Native Meadow
The meadows and prairies in southern Canada are blooming! At the Canadian Wildlife Federation we’ve been busy experimenting by creating native meadows for pollinators at three sites in eastern Ontario.…
My Answer to the Age-Old Question
“So, what do you do?” My barber asked me this common enough question a few weeks ago. In the spirit of small talk, I boiled it down to the most…
Ixnay On The Nics, Eh?
Is it time for an official Canadian ban on neonicotinoids for their devastating effect on bugs, birds and humans? Most experts say yes. When neonicotinoid insecticides came into wide-spread use…
Would You Ever Live With Bats?
Have you been hearing squeaks? Seeing bats flying around your roof? You may have bats in your home. This news might freak out a lot of people, but don’t put…
Hooked a Turtle? Here’s How to Help…
Many people enjoy spending a day fishing on the lake. It’s a great way to get outside and possibly bring home a fish for supper. Unfortunately, unwanted animals, such as…
