Click on the links below to read how gardeners like you transformed their properties - big and small - to wildlife-friendly spaces. You'll discover tips to common problems, photos and wildlife stories.
The map below shows municipalities across Canada where people are gardening with wildlife in mind and their properties are CWF certified Wildlife-friendly Habitat. Addresses are not shown for privacy purposes.
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CWF Wildlife-friendly Demonstration Garden - maps, lists and photos
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Living by the Water
2025-12-05
The beauty and tranquillity of living along water is something that appeals to many of us. What not all people consider, however, is the responsibility of living in harmony with that water, in addition to the land.
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My Garden
2025-12-05
Elaine Wiersma lives on a small 0.5 acre property in Thunder Bay, Ontario which was certified ‘wildlife-friendly’ by CWF in 2011. Read on to hear the story of her garden’s transformation.
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My Garden
2025-12-05
Elaine Wiersma lives on a small 0.5 acre property in Thunder Bay, Ontario which was certified ‘wildlife-friendly’ by CWF in 2011. Read on to hear the story of her garden’s transformation.
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Planting For Birds
2025-12-03
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Public Gardens
2025-12-05
Whether you stay at home or travel this summer, there are arboretums, botanical gardens and smaller demonstration gardens all over Canada to inspire your gardening side, to learn about plants and ecology and to provide a place to walk and refresh the spirit. Here’s a sampling from coast to coast.