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Will Three Bat Species Get The Protection They Need?
[PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN VANDERWOLF/NB MUSEUM] A publication has just been released looking for comments on adding three bat species – the little brown myotis, northern myotis and the tri-colored bat…
Keep Calm and Save the Turtles
That’s our motto even though we know it’s hard for turtle lovers to actually stay calm when seven of eight turtle species in Muskoka are at risk. But we love…
Building and setting eel traps
Our 2014 American eel team has been busy over the last month preparing for our upcoming field season! As mentioned in our previous post, one of our goals this season…
Monarch Generations Followed: We’ve Finally Tracked Down These Elusive Butterflies
It’s no secret that the Canadian Wildlife Federation has been worried about the monarch butterfly for quite some time. After their numbers dropped to their all time lowest in 2012,…
Get Out and Camp!
What are you doing this summer? Any chance you’re planning a camping trip for a million people? Ok so that tent might get a little squishy. Nevertheless, that’s our goal…
2014 American Eel Project – Back at it!
Canadian Wildlife Federation – 2014 American Eel Project What we’re up to this summer! Canadian Wildlife Federation has once again started their Ottawa River Eel Project this summer! The 2014…
CWF’s Recent Visitor
This week our headquarters had a great surprise – a visit from a cecropia moth. One of Canada’s largest moths, their wingspan can be approximately 15 cm wide! Our moth conveniently stayed put for 2…
Hidden Treasures
Canada has so many gorgeous native plants. Their colours and textures can be easily seen, such as sunflowers, columbines and coneflowers. There are others, though, whose beauty and fascinating design is only seen…
Have you ever wanted to get involved in a scientific project?
[[PHOTO CREDIT: DEBBIE OPPERMANN, CWF PHOTO CONTEST] Have you ever wanted to get involved in a scientific project? With crowdsourcing, scientists can put their projects on the web, and anyone…
We’re In The News – But It’s Not A Good News Story
There’s been a lot of media attention lately regarding declining bat populations. Check out these links below: Click here to view the Global News coverage Check out the Weather Network…
