In The News: Connecting With Nature

2018-10-11

Humans from all over the Northern Hemisphere have always been fascinated by the Northern Raven, including us. In turns revered or despised, this large, black songbird has rarely left anyone indifferent!

2018-10-10

We all know that the food chain is ruthless. Leatherbacks simply can’t go on without chowing down on jellyfish. And owls need to eat rodents to get by. But what of animals that kill or attack their own kind?

2018-09-25

Trees are wonderful additions to any property. They provide clean air, shelter and food for wildlife and so much more. Once you’ve decided on what kind of tree you want, follow these steps to ensure it’s a happy and healthy addition to your backyard.

2018-09-20

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is in its second year of identifying places of high turtle road mortality, or “hotspots.” By surveying roads and finding these areas, we are able to inform municipalities on where it is important to put up mitigation measures to prevent further turtle deaths on the road.

2018-09-05

As the largest supporter-based conservation charity in Canada, we thought we’d report back to you on some of what we’ve accomplished during the 2018 summer conservation field work season. There were both successes and failures, but all of the work we do helps further our understanding of these species in order to best conserve Canada’s wildlife.

2018-08-28

t’s a new school year! Now is the perfect time for you to incorporate a few fun celebrations and wild activities into your upcoming plans. There are so many things in Canada — and the world — to celebrate. Pick your favourites from these options and plan something special! If you do, let us know on your favourite social media channel.

2018-08-21

WILD Family Nature Club outings are a lot of fun — and so easy!

2018-08-15

Forest bathing, in its essence, means taking in the forest atmosphere. It’s to bathe one’s mind and soul with the forest.

2018-08-13

Our little turtles are hatching quickly. Once all the eggs from a nest are hatched, the young will be released together in the area they were laid — only this time they will be a safe distance from the road!

2018-07-31

At the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we are working fiercely against the harmful effects of these pesticides. Watch the video to learn how neonics spreads through our environment.