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  • Guides, Infographics & Posters

    Guides, Infographics & Posters

    Take a closer look at the ways in which we’ll help you access the facts about wildlife. Whether it’s discovering the Hinterland Who’s Who animal fact sheets, or ordering our handy field guide to Canada’s prevalent shoreline species. This content is available to our CWF Supporters and online members. Please sign in to order your free materials.

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  • Colouring Pages

    Colouring Pages

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  • Wildlife E-cards

    Wildlife E-cards

    Send Dad a wildlife e-card! You cherish our wonderful wildlife and now you can send e-greetings that reflect your love of nature.  We have developed a wide array of wildlife ecards for every occasion for you to share with your family and friends!

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  • Podcasts

    Podcasts

    Listen to podcasts on all sorts of topics relating to wildlife-friendly gardening, from its benefits, including children, soil health and more.

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  • CWF Wallpapers

    CWF Wallpapers

    Your desktop is the perfect habitat for this wild wallpaper. Download CWF wallpapers!

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  • WILD Webinars

    WILD Webinars

    With topics relating to conservation, wildlife and habitat, we provide a relevant online learning platform, typically for grades four to six but of benefit to any age.

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From easy-to-use apps designed as tools for your citizen science projects to picturesque wallpaper images for your computer, CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca offers a variety of useful downloads for your PC and mobile devices.

Coasts & Oceans

Connecting With Nature

  • Discover Canada’s Native Bees

    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

  • Unlocking Urban Biodiversity: A Guide to Higher Quality iNaturalist Observations

    2026-04-17

    iNaturalist is one of the world’s most popular nature apps, connecting people with nature while contributing to biodiversity science. Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation for an engaging webinar on how to make the most of your time exploring urban environments by creating high-quality iNaturalist observations. Learn practical tips for documenting species effectively, improving your identification skills, and contributing observations that can support scientific and conservation efforts. Leading the session will be Nathan Earley, a PhD candidate at the University of Victoria. Through his work with the BC Biodiversity Program, Nathan uses iNaturalist data to illuminate where British Columbia’s lesser known and often overlooked species live across urban and natural landscapes. He will share what makes an observation scientifically valuable, common pitfalls to avoid, and how your contributions can help fill critical biodiversity knowledge gaps. Whether you’re a seasoned iNaturalist user or just getting started, this webinar will help you level up your naturalist skills and contribute meaningfully to the annual City Nature Challenge and biodiversity science in Canada.

  • iNaturalist.ca Webinar Series: iNaturalist as a classroom resource

    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.

  • Community Science in Action: iNaturalist Case Study with Adopt-A-Pond

    2024-09-26

    Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) for an insightful webinar that showcases how iNaturalist can be a powerful tool for citizen science programs. This session will highlight the Adopt-A-Pond (AAP) program by the Toronto Zoo as a case study, demonstrating the practical application of iNaturalist in conservation efforts. During this webinar we will guide you through the essential features of iNaturalist, using real-world examples from the Adopt-A-Pond program. You'll learn how iNaturalist supports environmental monitoring, enhances data collection, and contributes to research and conservation. Whether you're a seasoned user or new to the platform, this webinar will provide valuable insights and tips for using the iNaturalist app and website effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how iNaturalist can elevate your citizen science initiatives!

  • Hummingbirds With Sarah Coulber

    2025-04-09

    Sarah’s love of nature led to several environmental jobs with municipalities and naturalist volunteer roles before joining the Canadian Wildlife Federation over 20 years ago. Sarah runs the Gardening for Wildlife program where she helps Canadians discover, appreciate and support the incredible nature that surrounds us. Join Sarah to discover the migration, nesting, and feeding habits of Canada’s hummingbird species, and explore simple ways you can help hummingbirds at home or school!

Education & Leadership

Endangered Species & Biodiversity

Forests & Fields

Lakes & Rivers