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2025-04-01

Each year in Canada approximately 25 million birds die from building collisions. This is not only heartbreaking to witness but is a significant loss to biodiversity and the role these birds play. The good news is that there are solutions! Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET to discover effective ways to prevent bird strikes at home, work or at the cottage. Our guest will be Michael Mesure, a founding member and Executive Director of Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) Canada. Michael will speak about the work of FLAP Canada, how human-made structures threatens birds and offer solutions for mitigating building collisions. This will include examples of both effective and ineffective collision deterrent methods and some background on bird-friendly building design guidelines, policies, code and law.

2021-10-15

iNaturalist has become one of the world’s most popular nature apps and the Canadian Wildlife Federation has led the charge in bringing it to Canada. Join us for an insightful webinar with the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) on how iNaturalist can provide key information to help inform the assessment and conservation of endangered species in Canada. Leading the session will be John Reynolds, Chair of COSEWIC as well as Ecology Professor at Simon Fraser University, where he will discuss how citizen science greatly helps in the conservation of nature here in Canada.

2024-04-22

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the forest during our Forest Focus webinar. Explore the world of forest flora and fauna, including plants, fungi, and birds. Discover techniques for capturing the beauty of these ecosystems and prepare to showcase the wonders of the forest in the upcoming City Nature Challenge.

2024-05-22

Join CWF as we explore the key ‘ingredients’ in a beautiful yet beneficial garden that will support local and migratory wildlife right outside your door. In addition to learning these important components, you’ll come away with ideas in how to apply them that will suit any property, lifestyle, budget or space.

2021-03-25

Gardens contribute to our mental and physical well-being, as well as the ecological health of our communities. If left unchecked, invasive plants can diminish these benefits. Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation on March 25 at 7:00 pm EST as invasive plant expert, Colleen Cirillo, provides guidance for the careful identification and removal of some of Canada's most invasive plants from early spring through to late fall. Species to be addressed include Dog-Strangling Vine, Garlic Mustard, Japanese Knotweed, Common Buckthorn and three invasive groundcovers.

2026-06-26

A garden is more than just plants. It may be tempting to reach for chemical pesticides. But while these products can be an effective short-term answer, they don't contribute to the long-term health of your garden.

2026-06-26

This illustration shows native pollinators from all over Canada interacting with their environment and foraging among cultivated and native plants at various times of the year. Some are favourites, others are less known or feared, but all are extremely important.Pollinators are animals that transfer pollen from one flower to another, mainly while drinking nectar and gathering pollen.

2019-05-30

Ontario’s turtles are in decline and need all the help they can get!

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

Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) are marine mammals that have fully adapted to life in water. Unlike other mammals, they do not rely on land for any part of their life cycle. There are about 33 species of cetaceans observed in Canadian waters.Cetaceans can be divided in two groups: toothed whales (Odontocetes) and baleen whales (Mysticetes). Both types of cetaceans share the many characteristics that enable them to survive solely in marine habitats. They can, for example, hold their breath for long periods of time while underwater. However, there are a few key features that make them strikingly different. Dive in and discover them!

2023-03-23

The Texas Department of Transportation has been implementing vegetation management practices in support of pollinators since 1932. From then on, the department has developed a comprehensive wildflower program, particularly in recognition of the state as a key stopover during Monarch migration. Hear from Sam Glinsky, Vegetation Specialist, to learn more about the lifecycle of a Texas roadside, the benefits of the program beyond the road, and the public education and stewardship practices they follow!

2019-12-12

Pollinating insects are in crisis across North America, with steep declines in some groups. This introductory webinar in our 2019-2020 Pollinator Series will discuss the opportunities that transportation, utility and other corridors present to increase and improve available pollinator habitat across the landscape. Examples from all sectors will be discussed, and the highlights of CWF’s 2019 pilot project in eastern Ontario will be presented.

2025-04-15

Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation on Tuesday, April 15 at 12:00 p.m. ET to learn about some of Canada’s moths (and butterflies, too!). Our special guest, Christian Schmidt, Ph.D., a research scientist, will take us into the world of moth biology, how they live and profile some Canadian species. Christian will also share ways we can help these remarkable wild neighbours in our own outdoor spaces. We hope you can join us!

2021-03-11

2021 Pollinator Webinar Series. Thursday, March 11 at 11:00 am EST (1 hour). Learn all the ins and outs of site selection, preparation and maintenance of a bare ground restoration to create pollinator habitat. Brittany Dobrzynski from New Jersey Audubon will provide details on how to install (with seeds and/or plugs) and manage your site with native plants for all of the growing season. She will also provide some inspiring meadow habitat project examples.

2025-04-10

Michelle is a Wildlife Biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Her current area of focus is the Right-of-Way (ROW) Pollinator Habitat project, which is focused on the restoration of native meadow along roadsides, utility corridors, and solar farms in conjunction with a network of ROW managers. Join Michelle to learn more about what CWF is doing in collaboration with industry and community partners to restore habitat connectivity for pollinators, including the endangered Monarch butterfly.