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2026-06-26

Private landowners are increasingly interested in restoring areas of their property to provide improved habitat for Monarchs and other pollinators. While there is abundant information on small-scale gardening with native plants, there is much less on planting at larger scales, such as on one acre or more of land. Here is a brief introduction for landowners in southeastern Canada interested in restoring an area of an acre or more in a cost-effective way. Establishing Pollinator Meadows from Seed*, a document developed by the Xerces Society, is also available online

2023-05-10

Between April 28 and May 1, 2023, Canadians recorded observations of wildlife in their cities as part of the global City Nature Challenge. See the results at: iNaturalist.ca/projects

2021-04-13

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2026-06-26

Taking photos of wildlife can be challenging. It is not essential to photograph every point on this diagram to get an identifiable observation. Just try your best! When photographing fish, minimize air exposure by taking an underwater photo whenever possible, allowing them to breathe freely. If taking a picture outside the water, keep the fish near the water and lift it briefly for the photo, limiting air exposure to 10 seconds or less. Be sure to follow local fishing guidelines and regulations.

2026-06-26

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2019-05-07

Pollinators are a priority resource concern for many conservationists and farmers. The Xerces Society conducted field trials throughout the Easter, Midwestern and Western United States to inform best practices.

2026-06-26

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.

2026-06-26

This document is designed to help rights-of-way (ROW) managers consider multiple approaches to restoring pollinator habitat including public engagement, passive restoration, and active restoration

2026-06-26

A seasonal guide to native flowering plants that provide important resources for pollinators of the St. Lawrence Lowlands

2020-04-01

The Monarch Butterfly is a species that doesn’t stay in Canada for the winter — it flies as far as Mexico! That adds up to a migration of over 4,000 kilometres round trip (there and back). Monarchs are also listed as an endangered species on Canada’s species at risk registry, so we thought spring would be the perfect time for you to work on a project to help them! Here’s how to grow a garden they will love.