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2026-06-26

Sometimes turtles nest in problem areas like gardens, driveways or compost piles. To encourage turtles to nest elsewhere, or to create nesting habitat if it is lacking, consider building a nesting site. Keep in mind that turtles will often return to sites where they have nested before, so it may take a few seasons before a new site is used. We also recommend having nest protectors ready to protect any nests laid.

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.

2021-04-13

Tips, tricks, and guides to help get your sightings identified

2026-06-26

oin our “Help the Bats” project on iNaturalist.ca. You can participate as a citizen scientist by using iNaturalist.ca or the iNaturalist app (Android and iOS) to monitor your roost. The information allows us to track roost preferences and assist in a study to determine what bat house designs are optimal for Canada’s bats. To help you along, check out our step-by-step “How to Monitor Your Bat House Using iNaturalist.ca or the iNaturalist app” documents available at HelpTheBats.ca

2026-06-26

It can be difficult to take photos of wildlife. It is not essential to photograph every point on this diagram to get an identifiable observation. Just try your best! Both butterflies and moths can be pollinators as well as food for other species, such as birds and bats. Some species cocoon over winter in fallen leaves. Why not leave the leaves this fall to help wildlife?

2021-01-21

Thursday, January 21 at 11:00 am EST Learn about the New York State DOT’s involvement in the CCAA – a voluntary conservation agreement to protect Monarch habitat and what their transportation department is doing in terms of pollinator-friendly policies, evaluation, mapping, monitoring, research and efforts along their roadsides.

2023-09-12

Join CWF Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. ET for tips on using seeds at home and in restoration projects and discover a new and much-needed seed project in Canada. In this webinar our special guest, plant ecologist Stefan Weber, will share easy tips for collecting, storing and germinating seeds of native grasses and wildflowers, as well as some herbs and veggies. He will also speak about the diversity of plants in Canada and efforts to save them via the National Native Seed Strategy project that CWF is leading. Stefan will touch on issues related to seed-sourcing and using local ecosystems to guide your garden choices. We hope to see you there!

2024-01-17

How are you tracking and sharing your pollinator habitat restoration success? Discover the Dashboard, a geospatial tool that allows your organization to track, store, and communicate data on your restoration efforts. Along with the ins and outs of navigation, you will learn how the Dashboard can support transparency of your sustainability goals, and streamline your restoration planning.

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.

2024-02-28

Delve into prescribed fire as a method of rights-of-way management. Discover the strategic use of controlled fires with consideration of invasives species, rejuvenating meadow vegetation, biodiversity and safety. Gain insights from practitioners, explore case studies and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the balance between fire management and habitat restoration. Ignite a new understanding of responsible stewardship during this fireside chat.