In The News: Connecting With Nature

2021-12-10

And gannets and swallows and sparrows and… A new study suggests there are 50 billion birds on the wing in the world. Some are plentiful, other species have dwindled to fewer than 5,000

2021-11-10

Simrin Sandhu posted a petition last summer that has since received more than 1,300 signatures

2021-11-05

The fight or flight response is in our DNA. In fact, it’s in the DNA of animals across the world. However, some animals have particularly peculiar ways of defending themselves. Keep reading to find seven of the most mind boggling strategies wildlife have mustered to keep themselves safe.

2021-11-01

A new event is using Halloween to teach children about nature. Roman Lytwin wanted to share knowledge about the Regina Arboretum with others in the city. She decided to create an event called “Halloween Treets.”

2021-09-26

Midland MLA Blaine Pedersen has been awarded the 2021 Past Presidents’ Canadian Legislator Award by the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Each year an elected legislator is recognized for a significant contribution toward the conservation of wildlife in Canada.

2021-09-23

The elm zigzag sawfly, Aproceros leucopoda Takeuchi (Hymenoptera: Argidae), was reported for the first time in North America during the summer of 2020. Characteristic zigzag defoliation was reported in the province of Québec, Canada, on the community science website, iNaturalist.

2021-09-21

Protecting Canada’s Forests Through Personal Action The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s programs engage young Canadians in conservation.

2021-09-20

Have you been wanting to have a food garden but aren’t sure if you want to go with pots, raised beds or in the ground?

2021-09-20

Fall is a lovely time to enjoy another stage of our plants – their changing leaf colours. We’re all familiar with the famous Canadian maples and their reds, oranges and yellows but did you know that many other plants native to our country put on a good show, too?

2021-09-20

Nathan Clements is a wildlife biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation. He says it can be healthy for humans to connect with nature for their own mental health, but agrees that the best way to feed them is through planting native species for songbirds to enjoy.