In The News: Connecting With Nature

2026-07-31

Scientists are counting on regular people to document monarch butterfly sightings for the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz from July 31 to August 9. James Pagé, a species at risk and biodiversity specialist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation, explains why.

2026-07-31

A conservation blitz is taking place across three countries to help preserve the monarch butterfly population.

2026-07-09

To protect endangered species we also need to protect the habitat they rely upon.

2026-07-08

2026-07-02

2026-06-24

In today’s age of technology, community science has never been more accessible.

2026-05-31

In March, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature. The government says the strategy will invest $3.8 billion in protecting nature, and aims to “restore critical habitats, ensure industrial strategies complement our conservation efforts, and mobilise new capital for nature.”

2026-05-26

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says more than 200 residents participated in this year’s City Nature Challenge BioBlitz, documenting hundreds of wild plants, animals and fungi across the municipality.

2026-05-12

An injured loon got a free road trip to the big city on Tuesday. Fort McMurray’s Northern Veterinary Services got a call Monday morning about a hurt common loon found at an industrial plant near Christina Lake North. The bird flew into a pipe rack, got stuck and fell to the ground, injuring its left wing in the process.

2026-04-02

Celebrating the people behind conservation success is as important as the work itself.