In The News: Connecting With Nature

2018-11-13

Below zero temperatures, chilly winds, snow covered grounds…. How do Canadian wildlife prepare themselves? Let’s dive right into wildlife in winter!

2018-11-07

Is there anything more heartwarming than seeing a child’s face light up? WILD magazine wants to give you that special moment with your students, and that’s why we’re hosting the WILD Classes program again.

2018-11-02

My journey with the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC) has had no shortage of opportunities and unexpected experiences.

2018-10-25

In June of this year, CWF’s turtle team spent many long evenings searching for turtles laying eggs. In particular we were looking for Snapping Turtles and Blanding’s Turtles in the process of laying their eggs. Our goal was to let the females lay their eggs and afterwards we would dig up and collect the eggs to incubate them back at CWF headquarters.

2018-10-24

I’ve always enjoyed photography. It has been a great way for me to get out of the house and explore my local parks and conservation areas. Living in Ottawa has provided me with lots to photograph over the years and I am always trying to find new subjects.

2018-10-22

19 volunteers and staff members from the Canada Wildlife Federation ready to roll up their sleeves and start planting. Luckily, the area where they met wasn't badly affected by the storm, and seeing the damage gave many of them added reason to help regenerate the local greenery.

2018-10-21

Whether it’s spending long days hiking steep mountain trails in search of the elusive Vancouver Island Marmot or walking windy beaches to spot the egg cases of the Winter Skate, community naturalists and scientists across Canada put an incredible amount of heart and effort into understanding and protecting our most at‑risk species. Their work, often quiet, patient and persistent, helps us see the bigger picture of how wildlife is changing and what we can do to help.

2018-10-19

For two weeks our group of intrepid adventurers paddled through the stunning natural splendor of Clayoquat Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

2018-10-18

This year, the Canadian Wildlife Federation Aquatic Science Team conducted research on American Eel in the Ottawa River. Our research has focused on the downstream migratory routes the eels take while passing the Chaudière Falls Generating Station in the heart of Ottawa.

2018-10-16

I think it’s safe to say that when most of us hear about bees or wasps we think of honey, trying not to get stung or maybe even pollination. But there is a diverse and remarkable world that awaits to be discovered when it comes to this very large group of insects.