In The News: Fields & Forests

7 Steps to Properly Plant a Tree for Tree Day

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.

Helping Turtles Live Long and Prosper

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.

What Did You Do This Summer? Well, Here’s Some of What We Did…

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.

12 Wild Dates to Keep in Mind for This School Year

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.

CWF welcomes proposed phase out of two neonics and asks Canadians to support further action

2018-08-22

OTTAWA, Aug 22, 2018 – The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased that Health Canada has proposed the phase out of two neonicotinoid insecticides. CWF is calling on Canadians to support the proposed ban and push for further action to eliminate the impacts of neonics and give farmers alternatives #BanWithAPlan.

What’s In Your Bag? 5 Staples for a WILD Family Nature Club Backpack

2018-08-21

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

Canada geese often not given credit for being smart and adaptable: Wildlife expert

2018-08-15

Canada geese are rarely given credit for their intelligence and ability to adapt to life in the city, according to a wildlife biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Nathan Clements says the growing number of Canada geese in Vancouver are an example of a species exploiting a niche in an urban environment.

Rescued At-Risk Turtle Eggs Are Now Hatching!

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!

WANTED: Giant Lacewing! Report to iNaturalist on Your Nearest Device

2018-07-27

We need your help to track down the Giant Lacewing (Polystoechotes punctate).

On a Collision Course: CWF Investigates Small Vessel Impact on North Atlantic Right Whales

2018-07-25

For the North Atlantic Right Whale — one of the most critically endangered baleen whales in the world — 2017 proved to be a terrible year.