In The News: Connecting With Nature

2018-11-21

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is launching a new Monarch butterfly recovery project in Eastern Ontario thanks to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) and the partnership of the National Capital Commission, Hydro One, and Lanark County. <p></p><p> “I’m proud to announce the Ontario Trillium Foundation is supporting The Canadian Wildlife Federation with this $58,000 seed grant,” said Merrilee Fullerton, MPP Kanata-Carleton. “It’s an important investment in an outstanding organization that does so much for our entire community.” </p>

2018-11-15

There are 700 species at risk of extinction. Which animals are on the brink and how can we save them?

2018-11-13

Below zero temperatures, chilly winds, snow covered grounds…. How do Canadian wildlife prepare themselves? Let’s dive right into wildlife in winter!

2018-11-07

Is there anything more heartwarming than seeing a child’s face light up? WILD magazine wants to give you that special moment with your students, and that’s why we’re hosting the WILD Classes program again.

2018-11-02

My journey with the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC) has had no shortage of opportunities and unexpected experiences.

2018-10-25

In June of this year, CWF’s turtle team spent many long evenings searching for turtles laying eggs. In particular we were looking for Snapping Turtles and Blanding’s Turtles in the process of laying their eggs. Our goal was to let the females lay their eggs and afterwards we would dig up and collect the eggs to incubate them back at CWF headquarters.

2018-10-24

I’ve always enjoyed photography. It has been a great way for me to get out of the house and explore my local parks and conservation areas. Living in Ottawa has provided me with lots to photograph over the years and I am always trying to find new subjects.

2018-10-22

19 volunteers and staff members from the Canada Wildlife Federation ready to roll up their sleeves and start planting. Luckily, the area where they met wasn't badly affected by the storm, and seeing the damage gave many of them added reason to help regenerate the local greenery.

2018-10-21

Whether it’s spending long days hiking steep mountain trails in search of the elusive Vancouver Island Marmot or walking windy beaches to spot the egg cases of the Winter Skate, community naturalists and scientists across Canada put an incredible amount of heart and effort into understanding and protecting our most at‑risk species. Their work, often quiet, patient and persistent, helps us see the bigger picture of how wildlife is changing and what we can do to help.

2018-10-19

For two weeks our group of intrepid adventurers paddled through the stunning natural splendor of Clayoquat Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island.