The Challenge
CWF is dedicated to ensuring that our wildlife and natural spaces remain a treasured part of our country. The challenge is inspiring that same conservation ethic in new generations of Canadians to ensure they develop their own passion for wildlife conservation. At CWF, we develop education programs to help connect Canadians to nature. We encourage Canadians of all ages to participate in individual conservation actions and to experience, enjoy and value nature. In an ever-increasing urban society, the greatest challenge is developing those connections to our natural world. Education and experiential learning are key pillars in programming designed to meet this challenge.
Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators help make the world go around because they give us delicious foods to eat, healthy ecosystems and help to grow our economy. However, they face many challenges including habitat loss and alterations, pesticide use and climate change. 
The Canadian Wildlife Federation's Garden Habitat Certification recognizes those who make their home gardens suitable for wildlife by certifying their outdoor space as a Wildlife-friendly Habitat. Whether you have a small patio or acres of land, your property may receive certification once specific criteria and established best practices are met.
Teachers, parents, and students praise this classic K-12 environmental education program used internationally. Project WILD instructors have taught thousands of Canadian students from kindergarten through high school — and more than 120,000 Canadian educators can't be wrong!
With the interdisciplinary Project WILD Activity Guide, you’ll explore topics from what types of habitats migrating birds need to make it to their wintering grounds to how new fishing technologies have affected fish populations. The guide features 121 complete lesson plans about wildlife and the environment that can each be adapted for any age, grade or subject.
Where do dragonflies go when the snow flies? What keeps wood frogs from croaking in winter? How do polar bears find cold comfort in Arctic climes? Most Canadians live with snow and ice for at least five months of the year, yet we know surprisingly little about life in frozen environments. Put on your long-johns and join us on an amazing sub-zero safari into the winter world of wildlife.
Below Zero is an educational program designed to promote understanding of wildlife under winter conditions. Developed by CWF and launched in 2003, it features 46 complete lesson plans that can each be adapted for any age, grade or subject.
WILD About Sports encourages Canadians to get outside and enjoy Canada’s waterways, coastline and oceans by providing the training, resources and opportunities for them to get involved and take action. The program uses watersports and related activities to increase Canadians’ awareness of the environment and wildlife habitat. It includes an extensive range of online resources that promote awareness, appreciation and action.
Add a new qualification and fresh ways to integrate environmental education into your teaching about Canada's wildlife. CWF workshop training allows educators to become certified instructors of Project WILD, Below Zero and WILD About Sports education resources.
Would your students like to see their work in print? WILD Magazine wants to help make it possible!
National Wildlife Week (NWW) is a major Canadian Wildlife Federation initiative designed to celebrate our country’s natural heritage and promote the cause of conservation in Canada. Proclaimed by Parliament in 1947, National Wildlife Week falls every year during the week of April 10 – the birthdate of the late Jack Miner, one of the founders of Canada’s conservation movement. “Wild Goose Jack”, as he was known, is credited with saving the Canada Goose from extinction. Check in with CWF each year for information on great NWW events or plan your own activity to mark the occasion.
Take an active role in conservation. Download the iNaturalist app and become a citizen scientist. No matter where you are, you can use your iNaturalist app to record plants, animals and wildlife and share your discoveries. All our information becomes part of a national data base. Become a citizen scientist and look at wildlife in a whole new way!
