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What Can iNaturalist Tell Us About Monarchs in Canada?

  • November 16, 2020
  • by Sara Cecile
Most people can identify the tell-tale orange and black patterns of a Monarch Butterfly, a staple species in Canada. But did you know that this beautiful butterfly is also at…
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  • Connecting With Nature

Will Your Town Win the City Nature Challenge?

  • October 9, 2020
  • by David DeRocco
Nature is everywhere, including in and around the urban areas encompassed by our cities. Learning more about the plant and wildlife species that continue to thrive in our cities is…
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Thankful for Wildlife in 2020

  • October 8, 2020
  • by CWF
This was an interesting year for Canadians — and the Canadian Wildlife Federation. In March, when our scientists and educators were gearing up to start their summer field season, COVID-19…
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An Amateur’s Appreciation of iNaturalist Can Lead to Professional Insights

  • October 1, 2020
  • by Kim MacDonald
Thanks to COVID-19, my outings have been limited to walks around my neighbourhood for months. I have a dog, so this isn’t exactly unusual. But it’s forced me to pay…
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  • Forests & Fields

Science in Action: Random Find on iNaturalist Leads to Huge Discovery

  • October 1, 2020
  • by James Pagé
Picture this: a person walks past a tree with a leaf that has been obviously chewed by an insect. They snap a photo of a pretty distinctive zigzag pattern that…
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Nature: Canada’s Most Beautiful Classroom

  • September 25, 2020
  • by Caitlin Brant
Mounting evidence suggests that teaching children outside is hugely beneficial to their wellbeing as well as their overall education. One such study found that classes taught inside following outdoor education…
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Canadians Contribute Millions of Observations for a New 50 Million Global Record!

  • September 24, 2020
  • by CWF
As of September 20, 2020, iNaturalist has more than 50 million records of wild biodiversity with photos or sounds, which allowed verification by the iNaturalist community — Canada contributing almost…
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Five Questions About iNaturalist Canada and CWF’s New Observation Nation

  • June 15, 2020
  • by James Pagé
Want to help build a living record of biodiversity across Canada? Join CWF’s new Observation Nation and help us track 50,000 species observations by July 1, 2020. From the tallest…
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Spring Means Returning Wildlife, Including Mother Bats

  • April 20, 2020
  • by James Pagé
As spring sets in, bats are waking up from hibernation or migrating back from their southern winter homes. Due to current concerns regarding bats and COVID-19, the return of bats…
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How to Connect to the Great Outdoors From Indoors

  • April 14, 2020
  • by Chelsea Ferguson
The benefits of spending time in nature are plentiful. From improved immune function to increased memory retention to boosted happiness, nature is in many ways our solace. But how can…
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