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Walking in a Winter Wonderland: The Benefits of Canadian Winters
Over 500,000 Canadian snowbirds migrate south to warmer climes each year in a valiant attempt to escape Canadian winter cold. That leaves the rest of us – approximately 37 million…
What is a Pollinator Pathway?
Pollinator habitat is becoming increasingly diminished and fragmented, due in part to the growth of human communities, transportation corridors and industry. Almost 90%. Flowering plants across the globe that are…
Mitigating Freshwater Turtle Deaths
Have you ever described what you do at work and been asked: “Okay, but why?” I’ve encountered this fairly often when talking to friends and family about my work with…
16 ways to protect your garden in a drought without being wasteful
I vividly remember the first drought I ever experienced. It was in 2012 with what seemed like a never-ending heat wave in Ontario. It was also the year I decided…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
- Species
8 Cool Facts About Wasps That’ll Make You Love Them!
Wasps don’t have the best reputation. They’re not exactly a welcome sight at BBQs or outdoor picnics, are they? Studies show that, as you might suspect, wasps are more disliked…
Five Ways Nature Can Boost Your Health and Happiness
Nature is one of the best healers around when it comes to mental and physical health. And it takes only 20 minutes outdoors to reap its benefits. Here are five…
Over 83,000 CWF Supporters Have Joined With Half a Million Canadians Who Want Neonics Gone
Concerned citizens are calling for an immediate ban on bee-killing neonic pesticides in Canada. Ottawa concluded consultations on the latest neonic risk assessments on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Experts Agree…
Gravitating Toward Gault: Letting Go of Expectations
Michelle Parry is a participant in Group 5 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I adore the ocean yet here I’ve found myself, time and time again, on a mountain. The…
Helping At-Risk Freshwater Turtles: From Start to Finish
In June of this year, CWF’s turtle team spent many long evenings searching for turtles laying eggs. In particular we were looking for Snapping Turtles and Blanding’s Turtles in the…
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Gardening
- Species
The Secret Lives of Bees and Wasps
I think it’s safe to say that when most of us hear about bees or wasps we think of honey, trying not to get stung or maybe even pollination. But…
