In The News: Connecting With Nature

CWF develops new tool to predict impact of ship strikes on whales

2026-03-09

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has helped update a new tool to measure the likelihood that a vessel strike will cause a lethal injury to a large whale.

CWF Announces Winners of National Photo Contest

2026-03-03

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Reflections of Nature photo contest. With 10,600 entries received in a three-month period, the popular program demonstrates the deep connection Canadians feel towards wildlife and habitat conservation.

Winners of the 2025 Reflections of Nature Photo Contest

2026-03-03

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is proud to celebrate 22 photographers from coast to coast for their stunning images showcasing the beauty of Canada’s wildlife.

Healthy Badgers Means Healthy Grasslands

2026-02-05

As Canadian winters deepen, American Badgers are cozy in their winter burrows.

Discovering Canada’s Hidden Wildlife with iNaturalist

2026-01-13

Frequent users of the iNaturalist app and its online platform understand the potential for discovery inherent in its use.

20 Million iNaturalist.ca Observations and Counting

2025-09-09

This August, iNaturalist Canada (iNaturalist.ca) has officially surpassed a monumental milestone: 20 million wildlife observations from across the country! That’s 20 million glimpses into Canada’s incredible biodiversity, captured and shared by a growing community of nature lovers, scientists, educators and everyday explorers

Nature Journalling for Kids

2025-09-08

Outdoor educator Billie Jo Reid aims to inspire enthusiasm for the environment through sketching in nature.

How to transform a yard from boring lawn to oasis of biodiversity

2025-08-30

There’s lots of Joe Pye Weed in Kim Dooley’s Pointe-Claire garden — and, despite its name, it’s not a weed at all. Rather, it’s a pollinator-friendly native perennial, its domed flower heads composed of numerous tiny, pink or purple florets that bloom from midsummer through fall.

New Milestone: 100,000 Turtle Observations on iNaturalist Canada!

2025-08-20

The Help the Turtles project on iNaturalist Canada hit a major milestone in July of this year: 100,000 observations of turtles in Canada!

Community Science With Proven Results: Join Us for Global Bird Rescue 2025!

2025-08-20

While the number of estimated bird deaths due to collisions with buildings is staggering, you can play a key role in helping mitigate these deaths by rescuing birds and identifying hazardous structures.