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The Basics of Wildlife-friendly Gardening
Description: Gardening with wildlife in mind is a fantastic opportunity to not only help your garden flourish but to also support wildlife and ecosystems which provide us pollination and pest control services, among others. Best of all, it’s easy to do and beautiful too! The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Gardening for Wildlife program has webinars, articles, tools, posters and more to help you discover, appreciate and support your local and migratory wild neighbours. CWF also has a Garden Habitat Certification where we give official recognition to those whose efforts are supporting wildlife.
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The Basics of Wildlife-friendly Gardening (printer-friendly version)
Description: Gardening with wildlife in mind is a fantastic opportunity to not only help your garden flourish but to also support wildlife and ecosystems which provide us pollination and pest control services, among others. Best of all, it’s easy to do and beautiful too! The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Gardening for Wildlife program has webinars, articles, tools, posters and more to help you discover, appreciate and support your local and migratory wild neighbours. CWF also has a Garden Habitat Certification where we give official recognition to those whose efforts are supporting wildlife.
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Helping Canada’s Pollinators in The Garden
Description: Canada’s pollinators play a critical role in our ecosystems, food production and economy through pollination. Some are also important in pest control. These tiny allies face many challenges, such as pesticide use and loss of habitat, making it more important than ever to support them. A great place to start is to ensure your outdoor space is pollinator-friendly.
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Wildlife-friendly Gardening Guide
Description: Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, from small urban spaces to large country expanses. How we tend these spaces is affected by many factors including our time, lifestyle needs and budget. No matter the situation, all Canadians can benefit from incorporating some wildlife-friendly elements in their outdoor space. This guide will show you how to include these versatile features while still meeting your own needs and preferences.
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Gardening for Pollinators
Description: Handout on pollinators
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Gardening for Butterflies Handout
Description: Nearly 300 species of butterflies inhabit Canada, some cloaked in brilliant colours, others less noticeable. The presence of these graceful creatures in our gardens is a blessing of vibrancy and beauty.
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Gardening Basics - How to start a garden
Description: How to start a garden Interactive Checklist
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Certify Your Garden Handout
Description: Whether you are limited to a small patio or have hectares of land, CWF would like to acknoledge your efforts in welcoming wildlife to your garden.
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Gardening for Wildlife Handouts and Posters
Description: Download a variety of handouts including Gardening for Pollinators and Natural Insect Control. Or order a poster on Canada’s birds, bees, butterflies and much more!
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How to get started with CWF's Gardening for Wildlife iNaturalist project
Description: Create an iNaturalist.ca account by visiting the website or downloading the free app(available on iOS and Android ). Click sign up and create your profile, including a publicusername and short bio. This information can be changed at any time.