Apr 1, 2021
CWF
OTTAWA, Apr. 1, 2021 -The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) will celebrate National Wildlife Week April 4-11 by planting seeds of hope and opportunity.
“As the warmer days of spring arrive, we look forward to welcoming our migrating wildlife home from their winter destinations,” said Rick Bates, CEO. “We all can pledge to do more for wildlife by supporting conservation efforts, big and small.”
CWF is providing a range of opportunities for the public to get involved and will distribute seed packets to participants as supplies last. CWF has created a variety of Planting Seeds for Wildlife pledges including:
- Adding to the Great Canadian Pollinator Pathway
- Uploading a native wildflower photo
- Signing up for a free iNaturalist webinar and joining CWF's Observation Nation
- Registering for the CWF Gardening for Wildlife introductory online course
- Improving a shoreline
- Certifying a garden wildlife-friendly
- Participating in a WILD Webinar
To find out more and get involved, visit NationalWildlifeWeek.org.
CWF thanks all those springing into action for wildlife.
“It has been a very challenging year but getting outside and enjoying nature is critical,” Bates said.
About the Canadian Wildlife Federation:
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of our natural world. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, sponsoring research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, recommending legislative changes and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature. Visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca for more information.
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Contacts:
Heather Robison, CWF Media and Community Relations Officer heatherr@cwf-fcf.org 1.877.599.5777 x 212
David DeRocco, CWF Senior Manager, Marketing and Events, davidd@cwf-fcf.org 905-975-4672
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