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2023-11-08

Join us for a look at what map turtles do in winter (and just before and after)? Each fall, Northern Map Turtles get together. In Opinicon Lake, found in eastern Ontario, they come from all over the lake to meet where they will spend the winter months under the ice. From November to April, they are nowhere to be seen. What are they doing under the surface of the water? Under the ice? Contrary to common belief, they are not just buried in the muck waiting for spring. This is a time of love, physiological challenges, and sometimes death.

2024-04-10

Join CWF for our webinar “Sketching in Nature”, a creative activity that can enrich your understanding of the natural world. Our guest speaker, Alan Li, is both a brilliant artist and a down-to-earth teacher who will share practical advice on sketching outdoors including which art supplies work best in the field. He will also give you a peek inside his sketchbooks and provide tips on how to make expressive sketches of your subjects, whether it’s a perching bird or fallen leaf, without sacrificing accuracy or realism. Sketching is for all ages and all abilities. You do not require an art degree nor do you need to feel intimidated. The best place to begin your sketching adventures is close to home; your local park, a nearby creek or woodlands are wonderful places to explore.

2022-09-27

Please join CWF Tuesday September 27 at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time (10 p.m. Eastern Time) for a very special presentation with Nancy Turner, an award-winning ethnobotanist who has worked with Indigenous Elders and knowledge holders in western Canada for over 50 years. Nancy will share her insights on how the cultural values of the Indigenous Peoples in the Northwest have enhanced both the health of the land and their harvests. We hope you will join us for this special event! About Nancy Turner: Nancy Turner is an ethnobotanist, and Distinguished Professor Emerita, School of Environmental Studies, University of Victoria, Canada. She has worked with First Nations elders and cultural specialists in northwestern North America for over 50 years, helping to document, retain and promote their traditional knowledge of plants and environments, including Indigenous foods, materials and traditional medicines. Her two-volume award-winning book, Ancient Pathways, Ancestral Knowledge (July, 2014; McGill-Queen’s University Press), integrates her long-term research. She has authored or co-authored/co-edited 30 other books, including: Plants of Haida Gwaii; The Earth’s Blanket; “Keeping it Living” (with Doug Deur); Saanich Ethnobotany (with Richard Hebda), and Food Plants of Coastal First Peoples, and over 150 book chapters and papers. Her recent edited book is Plants, People and Places: the Roles of Ethnobotany and Ethnoecology in Indigenous Peoples’ Land Rights in Canada and Beyond (2020). She has received a number of awards for her work, including membership in Order of British Columbia (1999) and the Order of Canada (2009), honorary degrees from University of British Columbia, University of Northern British Columbia and Vancouver Island and Simon Fraser Universities.

2023-05-02

Join CWF as Kristen Miskelly, biologist and owner of a native plant nursery and consulting business, shares design principles for home gardens. She will also touch upon using native plants in creating green roofs, rain gardens and planting along septic beds and boulevards. Kristen will guide you through various aspects of working with native plants, from choosing the best plants for your spot, site preparation, design considerations, maintenance and timing of activities. Examples from British Columbia will be shared, but the principles can be applied broadly across our Canadian landscapes. We hope you can join us!

2020-05-26

How one woman discovered the joys of creating a wildlife-friendly garden. Join CWF as Berit Erickson, pollinator garden blogger, shares her urban garden’s transformation from ornamental to wildlife-friendly. Discover how much easier it was than she thought and all the benefits she and her family now enjoy. So if the idea of creating a wildlife-friendly garden is daunting to you or you just want to get some new ideas, join us for this informative and inspiring webinar.

2022-07-26

Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) July 26th, 12:00-1:00 Eastern for a webinar on how to photograph and identify Canada’s top 10 invasive aquatics using iNaturalist.ca, presented by the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS). Nearly one-fifth of the Earth’s surface is at risk of plant and animal invasions. Invasive species are threatening Canada’s ecosystems, economy and communities. Climate change is also exacerbating this issue and can make ecosystems more vulnerable to invasive species, and invasive species can worsen the impacts of climate change. The good news is - you can help! Learn how to ID Canada’s top 10 invasive aquatics so you can report them, helping to stop their spread. Every report helps scientists track and protect Canada’s natural spaces and biodiversity from the negative impacts of invasive species. 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 the forefront of Canadian citizen science.

2025-04-22

Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. ET to discover the fascinating world of flies and their critical role on our planet. From pollination to pest control and decomposition services, flies are one of the most diverse and important groups on the planet. Our special guest presenter will be Jeff Skevington, Ph.D., a Research Scientist and Expedition Guide and co-author of a field guide on flower flies. Jeff will speak about fly biology, how they live and their many important ecosystem roles. He will also highlight some of the more easy-to-spot Canadian flies that may be in your yard. We hope you can join us!

2022-10-28

Are you afraid of bats? Many myths and misinformation exist about bats, but did you know they play a vital role in helping control insect populations? Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation just in time for Halloween as we shed some light on this amazing nocturnal creature, and highlight how you can "go to bat” for bats in your own school or community! Don't forget to come dressed as your favourite creepy crawley!

2022-08-30

Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) for a webinar on how to photograph and identify Canada’s top 10 invasive plants using iNaturalist.ca, presented by the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS). Nearly one-fifth of the Earth’s surface is at risk of plant and animal invasions. Invasive species are threatening Canada’s ecosystems, economy and communities. Climate change is also exacerbating this issue and can make ecosystems more vulnerable to invasive species, and invasive species can worsen the impacts of climate change. The good news is - you can help! Learn how to ID Canada’s top 10 invasive plants so you can report them, helping to stop their spread. Every report helps scientists track and protect Canada’s natural spaces and biodiversity from the negative impacts of invasive species. 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 the forefront of Canadian citizen science. Date: August 30th, 12:00-1:00 Eastern

2024-04-18

Explore the vibrant biodiversity thriving in our urban landscapes during our City Focus webinar. Discover the diverse array of species, from plants to birds and mammals, that call the city home. Learn tips and techniques for capturing images to showcase the urban wildlife in the upcoming City Nature Challenge.

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2026-07-02

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