In The News: Connecting With Nature

2024-11-11

With the flip of a switch, we’ve turned our nights into something unnaturally bright – and wildlife is paying the price. The phenomenon, called light pollution, refers to the excessive and often unnecessary use of artificial light at night. Every year, our skies become two per cent brighter, hiding the stars and making natural darkness a rarity. In fact, today, only 20 per cent of North Americans can still see the Milky Way.

2024-10-22

Set on 5 acres, the home is surrounded by wild nature that both complements and contrasts with the high-design environment inside. The land is certified as a Wildlife Friendly Habitat by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, meaning it offers natural sustenance and shelter to local fauna. Along with winding trails and lush forests, the property boasts blooms including sumac, raspberries, and varieties of local wildflowers.

2024-10-20

This particular story began in 2018. We were in the middle of a survey for turtles killed on roads when we encountered a dead turtle that we couldn’t identify to species.

2024-10-18

The inaugural 2024 CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz wrapped up, and the results are nothing short of remarkable!

2024-10-17

With wildlife and habitats under dire threat, the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s new CEO issues an urgent appeal for Canadians to become more involved and help create a culture of conservation.

2024-10-10

Ever wonder about the saying “the proof is in the pudding”? It means the value, quality or truth of something must be judged based on its results. In an age in which a tall tale is often accepted as truth, we wanted to present to you referenced facts with supporting figures and images on the work you have entrusted us to do in your name to help conserve Canada’s wildlife.

2024-10-07

Did you know that Canada has 19 different kinds of bats? They’re some of nature’s best pest controllers, munching on insects like moths and mosquitoes. Sadly, they’re facing serious challenges like habitat loss and disease. If you’d like to help the bats that visit your backyard, we’ve got five tips to attract them to your garden.

2024-09-18

We can add beauty to our garden and support local and migratory wildlife with plants that bloom from early spring through late fall.

2024-09-12

Here’s your go-to guide to help attract woodpeckers! Besides being fun to watch and listen to, woodpeckers are great at controlling pests. Did you know that woodpeckers belong to the bird family Picidae? There are 14 species of woodpeckers in Canada, so there’s likely a species near you! Here are some tips to create a woodpecker-friendly environment!

2024-09-04

Canadians coast to coast are invited to participate in the inaugural Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) Great Canadian Bioblitz, an event designed to track and showcase biodiversity using the iNaturalist.ca platform.