Articles

2025-12-05

It’s not easy to spot Northern Leopard Frogs in Western Canada anymore. The species, named after a leopard because of the dark spots across its body, has been designated as threatened in Alberta since 1997. It is estimated that Northern Leopard Frog populations in the province have fallen by 60 to 80 per cent over the last 30 years.

2014-12-02

This place is more than just a great outdoor destination.

2025-12-05

<strong>By Mahina Perrot</strong></p> <p>When you help wildlife, sometimes you can make a big difference<br><br>

2025-12-05

At CWF we took another step to reduce our carbon emissions by installing solar panels on the roof of our Kanata, Ontario office building the spring of 2008.&nbsp;

2025-12-05

Chances are, you’ve never seen a nooksack dace. This small grey-green fish — no longer than a pencil when fully grown and not much heftier — lives mainly in three creeks in the Nooksack River Basin in British Columbia’s lower Fraser Valley. It was once abundant, moving into freshwater rivers and streams throughout the region following the retreat of the last ice age some 12,000 years ago. But no more. Today it is on the brink of extinction, a victim of habitat loss due to human development.

2016-09-15

The latest in whale conservation? Hearing them out.

2017-10-12

Ever considered living with bats – in your backyard or your home? You may choose to after reading this!

2025-12-05

By Megan Findlay<br />The woods are lovely this time of year: the crunching of leaves underfoot, the myriad of bright colours, the crisp cool air. Could you imagine being robbed of autumn hikes? If climate change continues at its current rate, you may just want to retire your hiking boots, because the forests of tomorrow will look very different from the forests of today.

2017-04-13

What Happens When a Species Goes Extinct?

2016-02-12

Valentine’s Day is headed this way. It’s time to take a look at some sweet stories — WILD style

2025-12-05

If you want to create a natural feel in your garden, add visual interest or simply help your wild neighbours, consider using stumps, logs and rocks. These natural items may be of more use than you think.

2025-12-05

<strong>By April Overall</strong></p> <p>Show your cottage some love by making it eco-friendly!<br /><br />

2013-03-08

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Canada’s Very Own Lucky Wildlife

2025-12-05

According to the Audubon, 136 million pounds (61,689 metric tons) of pesticides and chemical fertilizers get dumped into our yards annually. That is seven times the amount our farming community uses! And yet, without considering the side effects, we then let not only our pets but also our children play in this chemtrail environment.

2013-03-08

Diving into CWF’s Work for Water

2013-04-04

Debunking Myths about the Wolverine

2015-05-15

Find out which Canadian females go above and beyond for their young.

2017-06-08

Helping the American Eel

2025-12-05

Make your backyard a haven for migrating wildlife.

2025-12-05

By Pam Logan<BR>We have all been following the news reports about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that continues to make daily headlines. Millions of gallons of oil have gushed into the Gulf Coast so far, and efforts to slow or stop the flow of oil into these precious waters have been fraught with complications and failure.