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gardening for wildlife
CWF Garden Certification for Wild By Nature Forest Sanctuary
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…
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…
Good Fences Make Good Neighbours
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…
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…
Aliens in the Garden
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…
How to Help Wildlife at Home
We all want to make a difference in some way. But when you think about it, we are. Every single choice we make has an impact, for better or for…
The Beauty of Brush Piles
What may be an eye-sore for us, is a home for wildlife. This winter, Canada’s wildlife will not only be searching for the rich, fatty cuisine supplied by your feeder,…
How to Help Birds
It’s hard not to love Canada’s wild birds. They can inspire us with their grace and resilience and delight us with their songs, beautiful colours or comical antics. Many of…
Thanks for Giving
As Canada’s largest conservation-based charity in Canada, we have always known that our fantastic supporters are the foundation of all we do. Without the strong base of Canadians who care…
Native Trees and Shrubs with Autumn Colour
Fall is a lovely time to enjoy another stage of our plants – their changing leaf colours. We’re all familiar with the famous Canadian maples and their reds, oranges and…
