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It’s a Wild Life: Thankful for Canadian Wildlife Supporters
Everyone who works at the Canadian Wildlife Federation has at least one profound childhood memory of how wildlife changed us. This is likely true for almost every Canadian. As Canadians,…
How to Take Better Turtle Observations on iNaturalist Canada
iNaturalist is a great platform for recording observations of plants and animals. To date, over 140,000 people in Canada have submitted more than seven million observations to iNaturalist of upwards…
Team Canada Takes Up the Challenge This Spring!
Canada is set to take on the world April 29 through May 2! No, it’s not World Cup soccer – it’s the 2022 City Nature Challenge! And unlike the World…
Winter Exploration: On the Right Track
Winter can be a great time to get outside and use iNaturalist Canada. Although many people assume most species are hibernating there is a surprising amount of wildlife to encounter.…
Interview With an iNatter
iNaturalist.ca, a platform hosted by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and other partners, recently caught up with an avid iNatter. (Definition) iNatter: One who uses the iNaturalist citizen science platform to…
What Can You(th) Do?
International Youth Day, held annually on August 12, is a cause for celebration. As a 17-year-old, I love seeing the achievements and voices of the World’s youth being recognized and…
Exploring Close to Home: Become a Citizen Scientist
As summer arrives, many of us are itching to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather after months indoors. Studies suggest that time spent in or around nature is beneficial…
What can iNaturalist Tell us About Barn Swallows?
Have you had the opportunity to spot one of these flighty little birds? If so, you’ll likely remember seeing their dark blue silhouettes flashing about as they swooped and soared…
Are You Ready for iNaturalist’s 2021 Spring City Nature Challenge?
There’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition, and the 2021 City Nature Challenge certainly qualifies. The City Nature Challenge (CNC) was first established as a friendly competition between organizers…
What Can iNaturalist Tell Us About Nighthawks in Canada?
While iNaturalist provides a way to log and track sightings it also collects valuable data. As part of my Canadian Conservation Corps work, my colleagues and I were tasked with…
