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Solitary Wasps

  • March 15, 2023
  • by CWF
Most people have an aversion to wasps, and understandably so, given their painful sting. But did you know that most of our wasp species do not sting humans and that…
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CWF Certified: Cascade Green Park’s Butterfly Garden

  • March 6, 2023
  • by CWF
British Columbia’s Sechelt Garden Club created a butterfly garden in a local park which has since been certified as “Wildlife-friendly Habitat” through CWF’s Garden Habitat Certification program. A member of…
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It’s a Wild Life: Thankful for Canadian Wildlife Supporters

  • October 7, 2022
  • by CWF
Everyone who works at the Canadian Wildlife Federation has at least one profound memory of how wildlife changed us. This is likely true for almost every Canadian. As Canadians, we…
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Enjoy Gardening to the Fullest

  • September 21, 2022
  • by Sarah Coulber
Whether it’s time to clear out annual veggie plants in the autumn, get digging in the spring or regular maintenance in between, we all want to do it as comfortably…
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6 Native Plants That are Hardest to Kill

  • July 13, 2022
  • by April Overall
If you’re new to gardening or have happened to make multiple house plants kick the bucket, this story is for you! We’ve got six native plants that are next to…
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CWF Garden Certification for Wild By Nature Forest Sanctuary

  • June 29, 2022
  • by Barbara Canning
Guest blogger Barbara Canning is a CWF Wildlife-friendly Certified Gardener. The decision to certify our nature sanctuary with the Canadian Wildlife Federation was an easy one. We wanted to show…
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Lawn options in a wildlife-friendly garden

  • June 20, 2022
  • by Sarah Coulber
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…
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbours

  • June 15, 2022
  • by April Overall
Want a little more privacy for your backyard? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’ve moved into a new build home or you just want a little more privacy in your…
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How to tell if a plant is wildlife-friendly

  • March 22, 2022
  • by Sarah Coulber
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…
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Invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis australis) by birds_bugs_botany / CC BY 2.0
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Aliens in the Garden

  • March 10, 2022
  • by April Overall
Does that genteel looking plant in the corner have a darker side? Can a seemingly well-behaved garden plant become a menace, threatening native plants and wildlife? Some plants, while appearing…
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