Education & Leadership
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Fall full of events for Junction creek Stewardship committee
2023-10-02
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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Two green thumbs up for fauna-friendly flora
2023-08-16
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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Global BC Curious Minds: Building a pollinator garden
2023-08-10
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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Youth environmental program expanding to numerous communities in Newfoundland and Labrador
2023-08-04
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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Local youth stewardship project to honour legacy of Angela Rehhorn
2023-07-17
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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Multiple honours awarded to RCDSB educators and staff
2023-06-26
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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CWF WILD Outside program now available to more Indigenous communities
2023-06-24
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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CWF WILD Outside program now available to more Indigenous communities
2023-06-24
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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Global News Regina - Regina is one of 17 cities across Canada participating in the CWF's Youth WILD Outside Program
2023-06-20
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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