In The News: Education & Leadership

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Get all the Canadian Wildlife Federation press releases on a variety of wildlife topics and issues.  

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is calling for the creation of a national pollinator recovery strategy featuring pollinator pathways and a comprehensive pollinator monitoring program.

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“CWF’s Ottawa team collected and incubated over 600 Blanding’s, Northern Map and Snapping turtle eggs in the Ottawa area this year,” said Rick Bates, CEO. “The release of these hatchings back to the areas where they were found is part of CWF’s comprehensive turtle conservation program, which is also working to help mitigate the impact of road mortality on at-risk turtles in Eastern and Central Ontario. In road surveys conducted the last two years in the Ottawa-area, over 1,000 dead turtles were found. These included over 100 Blanding’s Turtles, a threatened species in Ontario.”

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce the unprecedented expansion of two unique service programs designed to develop and inspire conservation leadership in Canadian youth ages 15 to 30. The two programs – WILD Outside targeting youth ages 15 to 18, and the Canadian Conservation Corps for young Canadians ages 18 to 30 – are made possible with newly extended funding from the Government of Canada through its Canada Service Corps initiative.

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is calling Canadians to help chart a path forward for innovative actions to ensure abundant wildlife and habitat for future generations.

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More than 850 leaders and activists from 22 countries are gathering today in Vancouver B.C. for the 2017 Children & Nature Network International Conference and Summit. This premier gathering of the children and nature movement, co-hosted by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, brings together the world’s leading voices on creating a world in which all children benefit from nature in their daily lives.

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Nominations are now being accepted for the Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards, a national recognition program which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2018. There are nine award categories to highlight the contributions of volunteers, professionals and projects dedicated to environmental stewardship

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce the expansion of the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC) with six new cohorts to be announced in 2019.<p></p><p> “We’re thrilled with the achievements of the five groups we trained in 2018 and can’t wait to bring six more groups of young adults on board in the new year,” said Rick Bates, CEO of CWF.</p><p> As part of the Canada Service Corps, the nine-month CCC program begins with a wilderness journey which is followed by several months of conservation field experience. As part of the graduation requirement, the youth design their own initiatives to build a better Canada. No experience is necessary to apply to the program and a diversity of applicants are selected. More than 20 national partners have helped to make the program a success.</p><p> “Over the last nine months I have had the opportunity to visit nine out of 10 Canadian provinces,” said Shannon Anderson, a participant from New Brunswick. “I have dogsledded and snowshoed throughout Algonquin Park. I have climbed my first real mountain. I have touched the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. I have handed out plants to teachers in Calgary. I have participated in youth service and leadership talks in Toronto. I have chaperoned a youth trip to Northern British Colombia. I have been able to see 25 km across prairie and the largest skies in the world. I have helped create over 11 million walleye and 100,000 splake trout. I have tracked northern pike with a hydrophone. I have taken density of oxygen readings. I have helped film educational videos to raise awareness of aquatic invasive species. I have visited a sharp-tailed grouse lek. I have watched bison roam on some of the last remaining native prairie in the world. I have met people and created invaluable friendships from all over Canada. I have had a lot of fun.</p>

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Youth will soon be travelling by dog sled, helping species like turtles and eels and having a whale of a time with the Canadian Conservation Corps, a new service program funded by the Government of Canada as part of the Canada Service Corps.

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After helping Fredericton homeowners during the floods, the newest recruits in the Canadian Conservation Corps are planning additional community service and conservation projects across Canada.

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Today, a group of conservationists published an open letter to Canadian municipalities urging municipal bylaw reforms to support development of habitat gardens: places where pollinator-supporting native plants replace traditional, non-native turfgrass. The group consists of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, Canadian Wildlife Federation, David Suzuki Foundation, Ecological Design Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University and author and environmental advocate Lorraine Johnson.

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards.

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is planning a live and safe bat capture, tagging and tracking project within a 425 acre outdoor classroom east of Ottawa.

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to congratulate the students selected to join an international delegation going to the COP28 United Nations Climate Conference this December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Empowering youth ages 15 to 18 to engage in impactful service in the name of conservation is at the core of Canadian Wildlife Federation’s (CWF) multi-award-winning program, WILD Outside, which is now registering new participants in 17 cities across Canada.

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CWF supports development of government policy and legislation, industry action and consumer actions to reduce emissions to a level that meets Canada’s commitment to the global target to not exceed a 1.5 degree increase in the average temperature of the planet.

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Ongoing registration for national conservation program available in 14 cities

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) and partners in conservation are thrilled to launch the Canadian Centre for Nature-based Education (CCNbE). This new collective aims to enhance hands-on, nature-based learning experiences in schoolyards, communities and public green spaces across the country.

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iNaturalist Canada (also known as iNaturalist.ca) has hit a major milestone – more than 1 million verifiable observations in Canada. These confirmed sightings span from Canada’s East Coast to the western edges of British Columbia, and from Southern Saskatchewan all the way up to the most northern reaches of the country.

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Canada’s Fisheries Act has now been re-jigged and cast to the Senate for final review before becoming law

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Gardening can assist in providing health benefits such as vitamin D, from exposure to the sun, which aids in reducing agitation, anxiety and stress -- helpful for people with dementia, according to the Canadian Wildlife Generation (CWF)

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Any task can be an ordeal for people with dementia, but gardening doesn’t have to be done with the help of the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). Its WILD Generations Gardening Club promotes intergenerational care in gardening for wildlife through knowledge sharing, knowledge sharing, social inclusion and volunteerism, and acts as a legacy project to raise a generation of young conservationists who will make an impact on wildlife habitat.

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Global's Katelin Owsianski visits a pollinator garden created by the Canadian Wildlife Federation's WILD Outside program to learn how the local ecosystem can benefit from a properly managed garden.

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Are we witnessing a mass extinction?

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Upamanyu Dasgupta immigrated to Saskatoon from India in summer 2020, in the midst of the pandemic. He attended Grade 12 at Evan Hardy Collegiate for the 2020-21 school year. Now, as his university career begins, he reflects back on his challenging first year in Canada.

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Did you know that our native, wild prairie grasslands are at risk?

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Gardening is a fun activity for all ages and beneficial for animals and our health, so it's no surprise that organizations such as the Canadian Wildlife Federation offer intergenerational programs as a way for people to connect

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In keeping with its ongoing efforts to encourage more women to take on leadership roles in conservation, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation has invited researcher, falconer and hunter Maya Basdeo to deliver the keynote address kicking off its 96th annual convention.

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Lisa Chen founded Let’s Talk Butts to provide social justice while cleaning up cigarette butt litter. She is also a dive master involved in marine conservation and research, environmental education, habitat protection and waste reduction and is the founder and CEO of Marine Way, an app-based solution for ghost fishing gear. Chen is a master’s of marine management candidate at Dalhousie University.

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WATCH: Regina is one of 17 cities across Canada participating in the @CWF_FCF Youth Wild Outside Program. Youth Leadership Specialist Kelan Flavel joined @PurdyGlobal live in studio with details.

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation is implementing evidence-based science and education solutions that are helping Canada’s wildlife right now and in the future.

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

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Turtles and roads are a dangerous combination.

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Guest: Mitchell Sattler - Canadian Wildlife Federation Youth Leadership Specialist

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The recent Hope Secondary School graduate is wrapping up a gap year with the Canadian Conservation Corps. While her adventures have taken her back home to Hope to build insect hotels for important pollinators, the experiences certainly didn’t start there – nor were they intended to at the beginning of her gap year.

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Around the world today pollinator populations are in decline due to various environmental factors. The decrease in populations of bees, wasps, butterflies and other pollinators has significant ramifications for the health and diversity of the ecosystem.

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Hope for Wildlife in Seaforth, N.S., hired 50 interns in 2018 from all over the world to keep up with demand - including CCC participant Kambal Bloxham.

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Tirian Eynon of the Canadian Wildlife Federation joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the 2020 launch of expanded youth programs for wildlife conservation.

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In a display of environmental stewardship, a group of passionate youth in Waterloo region has taken action to protect endangered turtle species by constructing innovative turtle nest protectors.

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Does your school have a garden? More and more educators are experiencing the magic that happens when a school garden becomes a dynamic teaching tool.

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Plastic is everywhere. Some of it is important – think medical equipment, but others are just wasteful.

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Despite the crisp and unpredictable weather of a late April weekend the youth set off with bright red plastic bags, laughing as they ducked under branches and dodged mud puddles. I attended the event in the Kitchener/Waterloo area to help clean up Clair Lake’s shoreline and to meet a few of the participants. The cleanup is intended to celebrate Earth Day and honour the birthday and memory of the late Angela Rehhorn, a victim of the 2019 Ethiopian Airline crash. Similar private events were held across Canada in 17 cities.

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Hinterland Who's Who celebrates with Ottawa-Gatineau on Canada Day at the Museum of History. Watch adorable video!

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It’s #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday is a day when we think not of packages and bows, but of those in need this season.

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Inspired by the reflective nature of the holiday season, the folks from EarthCare at the City of Greater Sudbury are taking a look back at the past year and ahead to 2025. A number of important climate actions were undertaken in 2024 that are worth revisiting and celebrating.

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Many people enjoy spending a day fishing on the lake. It’s a great way to get outside and possibly bring home a fish for supper. Unfortunately, unwanted animals, such as turtles, sometimes take an interest in the hook at the end of the fishing line.

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For the second year in a row, the Vanier-based Campus Biodiversity Network (CBN) a group of educational institutions working to protect campus greenspace, is co-hosting the City Nature Challenge from April 28 to May 1, 2023, in Greater Montreal, alongside local conservation group Technoparc Oiseaux.

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Canadian Wildlife Federation Freshwater Turtle Specialist Dave Seburn spoke with CBC Ottawa Morning June 26, 2019 regarding the need to help Canada's at-risk freshwater turtles.

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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!

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The garden certification programs are run by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Monarch Watch. They aim to increase suitable habitat for wildlife by promoting the design and eco-friendly maintenance of outdoor spaces that provide food, water, and shelter for wild animals and insects. As “monarch waystations,” gardens such as Svaling’s also provide resources necessary for monarch butterflies to breed and sustain their phenomenal annual migration. Monarchs are among many species of wildlife endangered by habitat loss resulting from human activity.

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iNaturalist.ca was featured recently in the Ottawa Citizen as one of the best travel apps.

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Area residents had a chance Saturday to learn about the coming season’s infestation of spongy moths. Hannah Brown, a member of the Canadian Conservation Corps, held the session at Mark S. Burnham Park on Highway 7 east of the city.

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Nicholas Butt’s embedded research offers improvements to wildlife federation’s adventurous outdoor program

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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.

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Just below the Old Mill subway station in Toronto’s west end, the teenage participants of Wild Outside gather around an instructor to learn about different methods of paddling.

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Jessie Lozanski talks about her free guide to appreciate ecosystems in her hometown of Stittsville, ON.

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Do you know a 15 to 18-year-old that might love the outdoors and servicing the community? Then WILD Outside is calling! This free national program was launched by the Canadian Wildlife Federation in 2020 and is funded in part by the Government of Canada under the Canadian Service Corps.

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Six youth receive $1,500 for ‘service above self,’ including $500 for charity

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As we approach the crucial discussions at COP 16, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is calling for a bold and comprehensive global response to the biodiversity crisis, with a particular focus on education.

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As a 17-year-old, I love seeing the achievements and voices of the World’s youth being recognized and amplified by the United Nations. Yet seeing other young leaders help solve problems like the climate crisis also leaves me feeling guilty: Why am I not changing the world? How do I even start?

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Outdoors program has helped more than 1,500 youths across Canada

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Studies show that there are many health benefits to spending time in nature, such as decreased anxiety and stress, as well as improved concentration and cognition, and calmness. With these backyard activities, you and your family can explore nature in a creative way close to home while promoting your mental and physical wellness!

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Have you ever seen a turtle digging on the side of the road and wondered what they were doing? That was likely a female turtle nesting.

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A gorgeous September day brought in many volunteers from Charleswood, Youth Leadership Team Wild Outside, our friends from City of Winnipeg Naturalist Department and many other folks made the drive to Charleswood to help.

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Anyone between 15 and 18 years old can apply to participate in WILD Outside free of charge.

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

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You can conserve wetlands. That’s right. I said it. Just to be clear: You can conserve wetlands. Learn how.

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Moss has grown to 100 square metres, up from 2 square metres in 2012

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There are very few things that I like more than spending time in nature with my two kids.

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We have also been lucky enough to partner with the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s WILD Outside Youth Leadership Program. They have committed to helping us with our maintenance program and our first day working together was on the Selkirk Forest Walking Trail where we cleared quite a few fallen trees including a monster of a beech tree which took quite a while to cut up and move off the trail.

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The students at Assiniboia Park Elementary in Weyburn gathered yesterday afternoon to present their Canadian Heritage research projects.

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Many can remember growing up with Steve Irwin and the Kratt brothers, inspiring youth to explore and engage with the world around us. For today's youth, the WILD Outside program through the Canadian Wildlife Federation seeks to create a love for nature and conservation. We meet with Ashley from the Winnipeg branch to find out more.

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Wildlife prepare for the winter in many ways, such as migrating south, eating or storing more food, and settling in to hibernate. What do you do? Here is your chance to acclimate to the colder weather by attending a 3-hour workshop designed to help teachers incorporate winter wildlife ecology into their curriculum.

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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — WILD Outside, a cross-Canadian program aimed at engaging youth with the outdoors and environmental conservation, will soon see branches opening in Corner Brook, Marystown, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

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Our days of social distancing and cancelled events are over and as the sun shines overhead this summer the city has come alive!

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Water activities provide an enriched sensory environment for children to explore, create, and play! Not only do these three activities invite children to have fun playing with water...

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With tree plantings, public clean ups and youth programs, there is plenty to do to help the health of the creek and the surrounding communities

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Wildlife experts have launched the first study of its kind in Canada to find out where bats go after they've been evicted by humans, and whether they'll settle for a man-made shelter.

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While every action, individual and specific interest in wildlife is important to us, we are here to tell you that it can very easily be your name on the press release, awards trophy and banquet reception honouring today’s Conservation Heroes. Whether you submit your name now, or plan to enter for next year, here are a few things to keep in mind.

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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.

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The environmental sector plays a critical role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time, from climate change to habitat loss. Yet, despite its importance, the sector still lacks diversity. According to EcoCanada, only 22 per cent of environmental professionals identify as a visible minority, and Indigenous representation remains disproportionately low compared to the national population. Women, though increasingly engaged in environmental work, remain underrepresented in leadership roles.

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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.

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

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Let’s celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 12 by learning more about some of the coolest feathered travelers that are, or will be, arriving up North for a few months!

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It’s true! Every summer our waters are invaded by gentle giants from the south! Read more.

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You need look no further than Greta Thunberg to see how influential young people can be in regards to environmental activism. It’s no surprise then that the Canadian Wildlife Federation, with funding from government of Canada, is launching WILD Outside, a national youth program aimed at Canadians aged 15 to 18 to encourage them to develop their own conservation ethics and to jumpstart community-based projects in their area.

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CWF's Canadian Conservation Corps participant and Niagara Falls resident Caitlin Brant is the developer of Monarch Mayhem program

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The young people of Peterborough are getting outside and giving back to their community through WILD Outside.

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he Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) staff and partners have racked up a slew of awards and honours for outstanding excellence in their fields this June 2023. Vice Principal, Patricia Fraser was awarded the Canadian Wildlife Federation's WILD Educator of the Year Award, RCDSB educators and partners in the First Nations and Métis Math Voices Research Partnership were honoured at the C2UExpo 2023 Gala Award, and, sixteen RCDSB staff were recognized at the first annual RCDSB’s Employee Recognition Awards.

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Welcome back to our year-long operation to engage Canadians in supporting wildlife and habitat conservation – Mission Biodiversity!

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Of all the threats affecting the future of Canada’s wildlife and wild spaces, perhaps the greatest is apathy. Those who feel powerless in the face of mounting issues related to conservation, climate change, and the environment often wind up taking little to no action in supporting the cause. Fortunately, a wave of young Canadians across the country are taking up the fight to ensure a brighter future for our natural environments and wildlife populations.

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The Green Budget Coalition (GBC) released a comprehensive set of strategic recommendations for the 2025 federal budget to address the climate and biodiversity crises while reducing future costs and improving affordability and quality of life for people across Canada.

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Did you know that some butterflies also get their nutrients from damp sand, compost and manure (behaviours called “mud puddling”), as well as from tree sap and moist organic matter like rotting fruit, dung and carrion?

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation's (CWF) program, the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC), is dedicated to inspiring and connecting youth aged 18 to 30 with conservation opportunities across Canada....

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Including natural elements in a playground is now considered the best thing we can do for our kids.

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Students from across Saskatoon spent the day working on various ecology projects at the Ecohackathon.

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This school year we invite you and the young people in your life to become Agents of Conservation by taking on a series of educational missions in support of biodiversity in our year-long operation, Mission Biodiversity!

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Gardens provide a wonderful environment for children to explore, learn and play. Check out these hands-on, toddler-friendly activities that invite even the youngest family members outside to get outside and explore! For even more family-friendly outdoor activities, check out our WILD Family Nature Club.

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At the Canadian Wildlife Federation we’ve been busy experimenting by creating native meadows for pollinators at three sites in eastern Ontario.

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The Climate Action Plan is officially being launched at John Abbott's Earth Day celebration on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Students, employees, and external groups, such as the Canadian Wildlife Federation, will come together for a day filled with activities and information booths.

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Are you between the ages of 15 and 18 and looking to make new friends, become active in your community, learn about the environment, and gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experiences? If so, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has a program for you!

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Radio Interview

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Welcome back to our year-long operation to engage Canadians in supporting wildlife and habitat conservation — Mission Biodiversity!

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Beginning this summer, a new youth community science program of The Couchiching Conservancy will provide opportunities for local youth (between the age of 16 and 30) to participate in conservation projects.

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Getting outside has never been more important for our kids’ mental and physical health.

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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.

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School is over, summer is on... cue the Canadian wilderness! Camping, cottages, long hikes - and possibly, a life-changing encounter with a wild beast. What was your unexpected encounter with a wild animal?

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From East Coast to West Coast, friends and colleagues grieve the loss of Angela Rehhorn

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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.

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A new event is using Halloween to teach children about nature. Roman Lytwin wanted to share knowledge about the Regina Arboretum with others in the city. She decided to create an event called “Halloween Treets.”

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How do you ensure the future of Canadian wildlife conservation is in good hands? Engaging young Canadians in outdoor adventure, immersive field learning, and conservation project development is one way.

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If asked this question, many Canadians might imagine wheat and canola fields extending as far as the eye can see.

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The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced its intention to end the Saskatchewan Pastures Program and consult on the future management of the 50 pastures totalling 780,000 acres of public grasslands that have never been cultivated.

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'We thought Orillia was a great location to start this program off,' says Canadian Wildlife Federation official, who encourages locals to get 'WILD Outside'

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With young Canadians spending an increasing amount of time on screens, it can be a challenge to get them outside to learn about nature. Thanks to a Canadian Wildlife Federation program called WILD Outside...

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Food sustainability has become an essential part of education, with food scarcity in cities and an alarming trend of youth being disconnected from their food source. Organizations like EcoSource, a hands-on, not-for-profit organization, are actively working with schools and community members to promote sustainability education, waste reduction, urban agriculture and a connection to nature.

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Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, moths and flies, play critical roles in ecosystems and in the production of our food.

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Simrin Sandhu posted a petition last summer that has since received more than 1,300 signatures

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Christina McGough from the Canadian Wildlife Federation joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the organization’s call for a national strategy to help pollinators thrive.

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Protecting Canada’s Forests Through Personal Action The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s programs engage young Canadians in conservation.

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Take a look below at some of Canada’s most popular scavengers and some that just may surprise you.

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Shortly after Russia invaded and occupied parts of Ukraine in 2022, 15-year-old Ukrainian Yaroslav Drukarenko arrived in St. John’s, Newfoundland....

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Back in November of 2015, the nations of the world gathered at the COP21 global climate summit in Paris to create the Paris Agreement. This was a ground-breaking moment for international environmental cooperation in the fight against climate change. Now 3 years later, governments, businesses, organizations and the world over have come to COP24 in Katowice, Poland in the hopes of taking the Paris agreement to the next step.

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Grade 11 Sherwood Park student Shelby Hartman says that while climate change is top of mind for her generation, there remains a knowledge gap between advocates and the general population that prevents faster change.

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Pollinators — such as bees, butterflies and many others species — face real and serious problems including habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change. Insect pollinators are declining around the world. . Without pollinators, our food system will suffer. We all need insect pollinators to thrive. But here at the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we are trying to give them a fighting chance.

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Shortly after Russia invaded and occupied parts of Ukraine in 2022, 15-year-old Ukrainian Yaroslav Drukarenko arrived in St. John’s, Newfoundland. While he and his family were staying at a hotel and figuring out their next steps, he heard about the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s WILD Outside program. He went to his first event—a hut-building exercise—within his first two weeks of being in the country. He was hooked. For the rest of the year, he didn’t miss a single WILD Outside event.

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CCC participant and Yukoner Marika Kitchen was raised to raise awareness

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Shannon is a participant in Group 1 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. She writes of her experience in her field learning placement. Having grown up on the east coast with saltwater in my veins, the prospect of spending four months in the centre of the country in a landlocked province was daunting. Lakes just aren’t the

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Cross-generational gardening brings benefits for people and animals Due to the difficulty of conservation issues today, environmental organizations need all stakeholders, with age groups spanning multiple generations. That’s why the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) wants to bring people of different ages together with their WILD Generations Gardening Club.

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has carved out a reputation as a national leader in conservation education initiatives designed to inspire the next generation of wildlife and nature stewards.

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As you may have heard, we have a current partnership with the Girl Guides of Canada for their National Service Project — Action for Wildlife!

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

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to congratulate the students selected to join an international delegation going to the COP28 United Nations Climate Conference this December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Canadian Conservation Corps Group 1 participant Nick Butt describes his experience with the program to date.

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Nelson Forest writes songs after time in Canadian Conservation Corps

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At the heart of Canada’s Indigenous communities is a deep connection to the land and a respect for the wildlife that inhabit it. Engaging Indigenous youth in the ongoing stewardship of such wild spaces is a vital step toward ensuring a bright future for nature in communities across the country.

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Volunteers with the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC) gave a virtual presentation of projects they completed while working alongside the Flood Mitigation Office on Thursday, November 26.

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Large-scale environmental challenges require us to work together to affect change.

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Those interested in applying are encouraged to visit CanadianConservationCorps.ca.

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As an artist, so much of my work involves networking, thinking outside the box and making the best of situations that don’t always unfold as planned.

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'We just want to get youth excited about nature'

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Campaign seeks to remove the Hanlon Creek weir which is affecting water quality for brook trout in the creek

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Not-For-Profit category (large organization) Canadian Wildlife Federation, Wild Outside leadership program for youth, Ottawa, Ontario

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Visiting school officials impressed by local students

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Canadian Conservation Corps Group 2 participant Ben Mowat describes his experience as he and the rest of the group volunteered to help victims of the New Brunswick flooding before they departed for Phase 1 of their journey.

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At the heart of Canada’s Indigenous communities is a deep connection to the land and a respect for the wildlife that inhabit it. Engaging Indigenous youth in the ongoing stewardship of such wild spaces is a vital step toward ensuring a bright future for nature in communities across the country.

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The Canadian Museum is proud to announce the winners of its national Nature Inspiration Awards for 2021, which were presented during a virtual ceremony this evening.

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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.