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4 Ways to Celebrate #PollinatorWeek with the Canadian Wildlife Federation!
Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. When you think of pollinators, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Often we think of…
How to Protect a Wetland With a Photograph
Did you know that one photograph could protect a wetland and all the species that depend upon it? If you submit a photo of a Blanding’s Turtle in Ontario to…
What is going on in the Fraser River?
Researchers have mapped out the true extent of habitat loss for salmon in the Lower Fraser River Fraser Valley River is home to one of the most important – and…
Happy Oceans Day!
Today is Oceans Day, your opportunity to celebrate Canada’s oceans and the life teeming within them. Declared in 1992 at the UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Oceans Day…
The Plight of the Southern Resident Killer Whales
Four threats that have led the population to the brink of extinction In 2018, our hearts broke when Talequah, a female Killer Whale, carried her dead baby for over two…
Nature’s Strength is in its Diversity
Here, at the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we celebrate all kinds of diversity. There is, of course, our amazing biodiversity, but during this Pride Month, we will also highlight another kind…
Using Neonic-free Plants in Your Garden This Year
It’s almost June and across the country our trees and shrubs have the fresh green of new leaves. Some have blossoms coming and going, from serviceberries to crab apples as…
5 Reasons Why Canada Should Play a Role in Freshwater Turtle Conservation
It sometimes seems like half of the year in Canada is winter. That might not be quite true, but it can make people wonder if the Great White North is…
Butterflies Plant Preferences May Be Changing — And in an Unexpected Direction
Climate change is a serious and, unfortunately, always present concern for our planet. Its impacts are far reaching and may also affect the ‘seasonal routine’ of many organisms, including the…
Winter Monarch Butterfly Population Numbers Released — And It’s Not Good
The newest winter counts for the winter population of eastern Monarch Butterflies have been released (March 21, 2023). “In December 2022, Monarchs occupied 2.21 hectares, compared to 2.84 hectares at…
