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biodiversity
What’s Been Happening at COP 15
COP15, the United Nations Biodiversity conference is now in its second week. CWF has been on-site participating in events, discussions and announcements that are helping to shape Canada’s role and…
Biodiversity on the Farm
The spring and summer are always a special time on our hobby farm. Nesting birds, nesting snapping turtles, night air full of frog calls, duck families and a Great Blue…
A Biodiverse Hotspot: North America’s Great Plains
International Day for Biological Diversity falls on Sunday, May 22, 2022. The United Nations asks us to set this day aside to think about the value nature brings to our…
Biodiversity in Action: Learning About Life on Earth
The diversity of life on Earth is staggering, but much of it remains a mystery to us. More than one million species have been identified on our planet to date,…
Fragmented Realities
For four decades, there has been a divisive debate about the lasting effects of disturbing animal habitats. A new study suggests it will make some species more resilient, not less.…
Grasslands: A Solution to Climate Change in “Plain” Sight
Saving our last remaining temperate grasslands can help tackle climate change and biodiversity loss in Canada. In Canada, temperate grasslands — the world’s most endangered ecosystem — stretch from southern…
Putting Citizen Science in Action To Capture Canada’s “Nature Selfie.”
Imagine taking a photo of an unknown organism, posting it online and immediately having it identified by expert naturalists from around the world. iNaturalist is an online service that allows…
What is the Connection between A Food Policy for Canada and Wildlife?
The Government of Canada recently announced that it is developing a food policy for Canada. I attended a consultation forum to learn what connections exist between such a policy and…