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2021-04-07

iNaturalist has become one of the world’s most popular nature apps and the Canadian Wildlife Federation has led the charge in bringing it to Canada. It’s more than just an app; there’s an entire online platform complete with image recognition technology along with a growing community to support you in your discoveries. Join us in leaning the ins and outs of using the app and iNaturalist.ca to record wildlife observations - from the tiniest bug to the tallest tree and everything in between. You’ll then be equipped and ready to take part in the City Nature Challenge, the largest annual initiative on iNaturalist, happening April 30 to May 3, 2021.

2020-10-21

Wednesday, October 21 11am MT / 1pm ET / 2pm AT Online CWF & RASC Looking for ways to get outside with your family this fall? As the days start to shorten, stargazing offers a great opportunity to take advantage of the early evening hours, connect with nature and learn more about the night sky! Join Ian Wheelband from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's Toronto Centre and the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) for a family-friendly introduction to stargazing! Gain practical tips and tools to help you get started and discover what stars, constellations and planets can be seen from your backyard. Family members of all ages are welcome to attend. No experience required - just be sure to bring your curiosity! This webinar is being offered as part of CWF's WILD Family Nature Club program. Check out our online community hub for more family-friendly resources, events and activities!

2026-06-26

Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation and members of the Canadian Grassland Coalition to highlight the 2026 Native Grassland campaign with a webinar series about Canada’s most endangered ecosystem. Covering a range of topics to inspire every interest, we’ll be joined by Nature Conservancy of Canada, Grasslands Conservation Council of BC, Meewasin Valley Authority, Birds Canada, South of the Divide Conservation Action Program, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation, Canadian Cattle Association, Bee City Brandon, and the kihci-okāwīmāw askiy Knowledge Centre who will help us explore the secret life of Canada’s grasslands with you. Register and join us for this seven webinar series starting on March 25, 2026. Learn more about Canada’s most endangered ecosystem at canadasgrasslands.ca.

2020-10-27

Join Cécile Antoine - PhD Candidate in Biology at UOttawa – in discovering some of Canada’s native bees that you may encounter in your garden or local park. Cécile will speak about the biology and ecology of our native bees. She will also explain her research findings on bees that nest in the ground, which represent 75% of Canada’s bees, and is the focus of her studies. Learn more on how to support our bees by attending this webinar! Cécile presented this topic in French earlier this year and due to popular demand is returning to present it in English. October 27, 2020 at noon EST

2021-08-26

Join Michael Leveille on Thursday, August 26 at 3:00 pm ET as he showcases how he has incorporated iNaturalist into the classroom. During COVID he created an incredible series of 23 virtual fieldtrips around the Ottawa Area for Grades 5 to 8. Come join our CWF webinar to discuss ways to incorporate outdoor learning and iNaturalist into the classroom. Presenter Bio: Michael Leveille (Swampy on iNaturalist.ca) is a science educator and an artist of prehistoric life. Educated at the University of Ottawa, he has worked at the Canadian Museum of Nature and at St-Laurent Academy School in Ottawa. Mr. Leveille believes that experiential learning across multiple disciplines is a valuable education tool. His Macoun Marsh study site and outdoor classroom is used as a center for conservation, geological, and meteorological studies.

2017-09-13

Native plants support diverse insect populations by providing food for adults and larvae. Insects will feed on nectar, pollen or leaves and some will forage on only one species of native plant!

2026-06-26

An eviction happens when there is an active colony within a structure. A one-way door is installed to allow bats to leave the structure, but they are not able to re-enter the roost.

2019-05-07

Build your own bat house using this easy guide.

2022-02-28

How Industry-led Endangered Species Management is FAILING the American Eel in Ontario

2019-05-07

Pollinators are a priority resource concern for many conservationists and farmers. The Xerces Society conducted field trials throughout the Easter, Midwestern and Western United States to inform best practices.

2026-06-26

Nearly 300 species of butterflies inhabit Canada, some cloaked in brilliant colours, others less noticeable. The presence of these graceful creatures in our gardens is a blessing of vibrancy and beauty.

2026-06-26

This document is designed to help rights-of-way (ROW) managers consider multiple approaches to restoring pollinator habitat including public engagement, passive restoration, and active restoration

2026-06-26

A seasonal guide to native flowering plants that provide important resources for pollinators of the St. Lawrence Lowlands

2020-04-01

The Monarch Butterfly is a species that doesn’t stay in Canada for the winter — it flies as far as Mexico! That adds up to a migration of over 4,000 kilometres round trip (there and back). Monarchs are also listed as an endangered species on Canada’s species at risk registry, so we thought spring would be the perfect time for you to work on a project to help them! Here’s how to grow a garden they will love.