{"id":7538,"date":"2020-05-11T05:41:32","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T05:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/?p=7538"},"modified":"2020-05-08T20:45:08","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T20:45:08","slug":"rc-sos-saving-our-species-at-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/rc-sos-saving-our-species-at-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"SOS: Saving Our Species at Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Are you ready to step up in support of Canada\u2019s species at risk?<\/h2>\n<p>You and your family can be part of a national rescue mission to save plants and animals from extinction. By learning more about endangered species in your area and taking action through some at-home conservation projects, you can make a difference and help to stop them from disappearing forever!<a name=\"watch\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Watch<\/h3>\n<p>Get to know a few of the species at risk in Canada today through this short video from Hinterland Who\u2019s Who, and learn why it\u2019s important for humans to coexist with wildlife.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Species at Risk in Canada (60 seconds)\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dWaSjHq9qWQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>On May 14,\u202f2020, you can also join Canadian Wildlife Federation Freshwater Biologist Nicholas Lapointe for a live webinar on endangered species. During this interactive online session, he\u2019ll talk about his research on American Eels \u2013 a threatened fish species \u2013 and discuss how we can all help species at risk.<\/p>\n<p>This webinar is targeted at students in grades\u202f2 to 9, but all ages are welcome to join.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Endangered Species Day \u2013 American Eels (English Only)<br \/>\nThursday,\u00a0May 14, 2020<br \/>\n10am PT \/ 1pm ET<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/encounters.tigweb.org\/event\/37769\">Register for an on-camera spot\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zlCOgx25XGQ\">Join the livestream<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"learn\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Learn<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-standard wp-image-5662\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/burrowing-owl-pair-unamused-1100x640.jpg\" alt=\"burrowing owl pair unamused\" width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know there are more than 700 at-risk species in Canada? Check out the resources and activities below to learn about some of the ones in your area. You can also find out what it takes to be a wildlife biologist by going on a virtual field trip with some of CWF\u2019s conservation researchers!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/species-registry.canada.ca\/index-en.html#\/species?sortBy=commonNameSort&amp;sortDirection=asc&amp;pageSize=10\">Species at Risk Registry<\/a> \u2013 Do you know any species at risk in your area? Check out the Government of Canada\u2019s public registry to learn more about some of the plants and animals facing challenges near you.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hww.ca\/en\/issues-and-topics\/species-at-risk-in-canada.html\">Species at Risk in Canada<\/a> \u2013 Brush up on your knowledge of species at risk with these resources and videos from Hinterland Who\u2019s Who!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/resources\/for-educators\/lesson-plans\/fish-ways\/going-going-gone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Going, Going\u2026 Gone!<\/a> \u2013 Through this activity, kids debate both sides of the question, \u201cis it worth spending money and effort to save species at risk?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take a virtual field trip with CWF\u2019s wildlife biologists to learn more about species at risk research in action!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ppyfrOnd2d8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Assessing Chinook Salmon in the Yukon River<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/C8rL9HhF2W8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Documenting American Eel Migrations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/hatching-a-turtle-recovery-plan\/\">Hatching a Turtle Recovery Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/64bXkrfz1_M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tracking Bats in Ontario<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"do\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Do<\/h3>\n<p>So, what can you do to support species at risk? Whether it&#8217;s habitat loss, pollution, invasive species or climate change, plants and animals face many threats to their survival. By taking action at home and in your community, you can help to ensure these species will be around for years to come.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3796\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-standard wp-image-3796\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/installing-nest-cages-1100x640.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a9 David Seburn\" width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brittany Quesnel, a member of the Canadian Wildlife Federation\u2019s turtle conservation team, installs a nest cage near the Ottawa River.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Check out the projects below for some inspiration!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/bats\/bat-house.html?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Build a bat house<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/turtles\/htt_nest_protector_en_lr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Build a turtle nest protector<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/resources\/encyclopedias\/fauna\/pollinators.html?src=monarch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plant for pollinators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/resources\/DIY\/outside\/shoreline-cleanup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Support a shoreline cleanup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/inaturalist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Record species observations with iNaturalist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"outside\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Get Outside<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Spending some unstructured time in nature is a great way to de-stress<\/strong>. So next time you\u2019re planning a family outing, why not keep it simple? Instead of playing a structured game, let your imagination flow with these easy nature-based ideas!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-standard wp-image-7539\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/boy-outside-alone-sticks-forest-summer-1163042814-1100x640.jpg\" alt=\"boy outside forest\" width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look for things you can <strong>make &#8220;music&#8221;<\/strong> with outside, such as sticks or rocks you can tap together. How many different sounds can you make?<\/li>\n<li>Find some rocks and <strong>paint<\/strong> designs on them in bright colours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pretend<\/strong> you are a wildlife biologist. What animals are you studying?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Don\u2019t miss a Weekly Wild update! <a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/reconnecting-canadians\/weekly-wild-update.html#weeklysignup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Sign up for free<\/u><\/a> at the Canadian Wildlife Federation\u2019s Reconnecting Canadians.<\/h4>\n<p><strong>How did\u00a0these\u00a0activities go?\u00a0Do you have your own activities to share? Connect with\u00a0us in the comments\u00a0below\u00a0or\u00a0on social media using #<\/strong><strong>WeeklyWILD<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Are you ready to step up in support of Canada\u2019s species at risk? 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