Forests & Fields
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Think Energy: The Birds and the Bees About Pollinator Meadows
2021-05-26
Let’s talk about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees. Did you know that across North America, pollinators are in a steep decline. It may seem like an unlikely union, but utilities are ideally suited to restore these environments. Here with us to discuss Hydro Ottawa’s latest partner project to create one of the largest pollinator meadows of its kind in Eastern Ontario is Tracey Etwell from Canadian Wildlife Federation & Meaghan McDonald from Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
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Canada's pesticide regulator continues to backtrack on promised neonics ban
2021-05-20
Environmental groups are calling for an audit of federal pesticide regulation, after the Pest Management Regulatory Agency published its final decision on harmful neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics), allowing most uses to continue despite identified risks to wildlife and ecosystems. Today’s decision to continue registration of imidacloprid in Canada, reversing the PMRA’s 2016 proposal to end agricultural use of the chemical, follows parallel decisions last month in reviews of the two other main neonics, clothianidin and thiamethoxam.
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Roadside Pollinator Habitat Restoration Pilot Project Underway
2021-05-19
Lanark County is launching a new roadside restoration pilot project in partnership with the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) to create critical pollinator habitat for species at risk including Monarch butterflies.
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Growing concerns answered
2021-05-15
Retailers embracing sustainability, supporting local ecosystems and pollinators
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Flies: The Unsung Heroes of Pollination
2021-05-11
Name a pollinator. Any pollinator. Did bees come to mind? Or maybe butterflies? What about flies? Probably not.
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Tips on Helping our Migrating Friends Survive
2021-04-28
Warm weather and some rain has brought on spring blossoms and buds, even bumblebees are starting to buzz. It's national wildlife week and the Canadian Wildlife Federation would like to help you learn more about making your yard more inviting...
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Hydro Ottawa’s pollinator meadow is for the birds (and the bees)
2021-04-20
Since the new transformer station requires only five acres of the property, Hydro Ottawa partnered with the City of Ottawa, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Canadian Wildlife Federation, to create one of the largest pollinator meadows of its kind in eastern Ontario. Adjacent to its future station, the agreement means that 15 acres will be dedicated to a pollinator meadow which is scheduled for seeding during 2021’s upcoming planting season. A four acre tree reforestation area was planted in 2020 with 2,750 trees thanks to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
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Neonictinoids and Bats: Yet Another Danger for an Already Endangered Species
2021-04-13
There are over 1,300 bat species worldwide, 19 of which call Canada home.
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7 Ways to Make Your Lawn a Place of Refuge for Pollinators
2021-04-07
Our Pollinators are in Trouble – Your Lawn Could Make All the Difference
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