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pollinators
Six Reasons Why There Are So Many Species in the Mix
When developing a native seed mix for pollinator meadows we advise including many species, sometimes as many as 25 species. But why? It can be quite expensive to purchase such…
What Can iNaturalist Tell Us About the Yellow-Banded Bumble Bee?
Did you know that out of 800 species of bees in Canada approximately 45 are bumble bees? Notable by their telltale fuzzy yellow-and-black patterned bodies and way of almost “bumbling”…
6 Simple Ways to Help Flower Flies
Discover how these powerful pollinators benefit your garden and how you can help them thrive Flower flies, also known as hoverflies, are fascinating insects that belong to the family Syrphidae…
It’s Biodiversity Day — You Can Help!
Biodiversity Day is a day where we can reflect and act on the delicate web of life that surrounds us. It is also an important day to re-affirm the commitment…
Surprising Secrets to Monarch Migration
Monarch Butterflies are vital players in our ecosystems, serving as umbrella species whose protection benefits a myriad of other creatures in their habitat. Sadly, their population decline has led to…
A Critical Drop: Why a Tri-National Commitment is Vital to Monarch Butterfly Recovery
This is part one of a three-part series on the Monarch Butterfly Recovery written by the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Senior Terrestrial Biologist Carolyn Callaghan. As I write this blog, I…
Monarch Butterfly Has a New Status in Canada and What You Can Do
As of December 8, 2023, the Monarch Butterfly has a new status in Canada: Endangered. The previous listing by the federal government was Special Concern (the lowest ranking of concern)…
Leave the Leaves This Fall
It’s late fall in Central Ontario. Most of the deciduous trees have dropped their leaves. The ground is carpeted with a sea of shapes and colours of decayed leaves. Well-meaning…
How to Attract Moths to Your Garden
Let’s talk about pollinators – more specifically, moths! Moths are magnificent – they’re diverse in shape, size and colour. And they play a vital role in Canada’s biodiversity! Moths are…
A City-slicker Taking on the Grassland Insect Project
To your average city-slicker, native grasslands may not be the first thought when it comes to a unique and diverse ecosystem. Hey — no judging — I am a city-slicker.…
