Connecting With Nature
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Coronavirus: Will Canadians see more wildlife in their backyards as people self-isolate?
2020-03-23
James Pagé, at-risk species and biodiversity specialist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation, said that while he’s not sure people will see a spike in animals in urban centres, people may have an opportunity to see wildlife more because they’re not being scared off as much.
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First genetic evidence of resistance in some bats to white-nose syndrome, a devastating fungal disease
2020-02-20
A new study from University of Michigan biologists presents the first genetic evidence of resistance in some bats to white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease that has decimated some North American bat populations.
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Toppled privy inspires teamwork and dedication on grad student’s dogsled trek
2020-02-20
Nicholas Butt’s embedded research offers improvements to wildlife federation’s adventurous outdoor program
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Canadian Conservation Corps provides opportunities, inspiration for a new generation of wildlife stewards
2020-02-04
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has carved out a reputation as a national leader in conservation education initiatives designed to inspire the next generation of wildlife and nature stewards.
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Honour a deserving conservationist by nominating them for a Canadian Conservation Achievement Award
2020-01-19
If you know someone who is contributing to conservation efforts in Canada, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is inviting you to nominate them for their Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards Program.
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Sponsored Canadian Wildlife Federation launches free youth leadership program for Charlottetown teens
2020-01-17
Anyone between 15 and 18 years old can apply to participate in WILD Outside free of charge.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation Expands National Conservation Education Programming
2020-01-16
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce the unprecedented expansion of two unique service programs designed to develop and inspire conservation leadership in Canadian youth ages 15 to 30. The two programs – WILD Outside targeting youth ages 15 to 18, and the Canadian Conservation Corps for young Canadians ages 18 to 30 – are made possible with newly extended funding from the Government of Canada through its Canada Service Corps initiative.
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Get wild outside and help conservation efforts
2020-01-14
Tirian Eynon of the Canadian Wildlife Federation joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the 2020 launch of expanded youth programs for wildlife conservation.
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New government-funded program hopes to inspire youth environmental activism
2020-01-08
You need look no further than Greta Thunberg to see how influential young people can be in regards to environmental activism. It’s no surprise then that the Canadian Wildlife Federation, with funding from government of Canada, is launching WILD Outside, a national youth program aimed at Canadians aged 15 to 18 to encourage them to develop their own conservation ethics and to jumpstart community-based projects in their area.
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Help the bats, says the Canadian Wildlife Federation
2019-11-24
Bats get a bad rap. Whether they’re in the belfry or portrayed as flying bloodsuckers in pop culture, humans generally don’t feel warm and cozy about the creatures of the night. “It’s absolutely true,” said Carolyn Callaghan, the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s senior conservation biologist, terrestrial wildlife, down the line from Luskville, Quebec.
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