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Lawn options in a wildlife-friendly garden
Many people are thinking about modifying their lawns, to either help pollinators, save grass cutting time or reduce/eliminate the fuel and emissions associated with lawn mowers. But we’ve all got…
Exploring Barriers to Free-flowing Rivers on World Fish Migration Day
May 21 is World Fish Migration Day. The day is celebrated every two years and is intended to raise awareness about the importance of migratory fish and free-flowing rivers. So,…
Why Did Health Canada Change Their Mind About Neonics?
As soils warm across the country, Canadian food producers are preparing to plant their crops. But in a spring that seems like any other, one thing about this season should…
The Connection Between Prairie Pollinators and Climate Change
Often in nature, timing is everything. From Monarch Butterflies migrating to Canada from Mexico just as milkweed is ripe to bison calves being born just as the plains turn green,…
Pranksters in the Wild
Animals that fool with the help of camouflage! April Fools’ Day just passed us by, and there no better unofficial holiday in my humble opinion. It’s the one day where…
What is the Green Budget Coalition?
A brighter and greener future for Canada Sustainable jobs. Net zero carbon emissions. Full nature recovery. These are three of the goals of the Green Budget Coalition, an extraordinary advocacy…
How to tell if a plant is wildlife-friendly
Many people buy plants thinking they are helping our pollinators or birds. But while a plant may look good to us, it may be unattractive or even harmful to the…
10 Reasons Why We Want Pollinator Meadow Habitat Along Roadsides
Why create meadow habitat along roadsides? What’s the point? Aren’t roadsides dirty, noisy and full of chemicals? Isn’t this poor habitat for pollinators? We can all attest to the value…
The Aquatic Barriers Interactive Web Tool Launches, Now Including Atlantic Canada!
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce the public launch of the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database (CABD)! The launch of the CABD web tool invites users to explore barrier…
New Report Shows Industry-led Species at Risk Management Failing in Ontario
Industry-led Species at risk management approach falls short in delivering positive results There are two ways Species at risk management options can happen — from the top-down (like provincial or…
