Connecting With Nature
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Some fun winter activities in Burns Lake
2022-02-23
The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Lets Play Outside project recently released a list of 50 fun things to do outside in the winter, prompting a Burns Lake resident to suggest that the Lakes District News highlight some activities from the list that can be done right here in town.
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Bee Hero Garden Challenge winners congratulated for their efforts
2022-02-17
Throughout the summer of 2021, participants showed their progress with before and after pictures of their gardens designed to provide beauty for their homes as well as help pollinators do their jobs
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Bird Watching – A Healthy, Happy Hobby
2022-02-07
Probably 10 per cent of the people in the western world are already birdwatchers. Probably another 50 per cent know something about birds but haven’t taken them seriously. The rest of you haven’t really thought about bird watching because you don’t know much about it. This post is addressed to the last group.
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Canada’s 'biggest winter playground' offers a connection to nature
2022-01-18
Sure, cold temperatures and snow can be a deterrent to going outside during the winter, but it doesn't mean you should hunker down indoors for the entire season.
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From poison in cigarette butts to fair futures
2022-01-11
Lisa Chen founded Let’s Talk Butts to provide social justice while cleaning up cigarette butt litter. She is also a dive master involved in marine conservation and research, environmental education, habitat protection and waste reduction and is the founder and CEO of Marine Way, an app-based solution for ghost fishing gear. Chen is a master’s of marine management candidate at Dalhousie University.
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Nominate Conservation Champions for National Awards
2022-01-05
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is now inviting nominations for several national conservation awards.</p><p> “This past year, the pandemic continued to bring its challenges, but many have found comfort in looking towards those who are doing good in the world and helping those in need,” said Rick Bates, CEO. “The Canadian Wildlife Federation applauds those everyday heroes who have furthered their community or country in the conservation of wildlife.”
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The cutest Canadian animals to "gift" this holiday season
2021-12-17
If your heart melts just by looking at animal photos, then you will want to get your wallet out ASAP.
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Nominate Conservation Champions for National Awards
2021-12-16
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is now inviting nominations for several national conservation awards.
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The Eco-Friendly Holiday Party
2021-12-13
The holidays are about living large: lots of fun, food and festivities.
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Risky Business: Death Defying Animal Acts
2021-12-10
There are a few patterns in relation to risk taking that are fascinating in the wild world! Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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