DIY Projects and Fact Sheets: Fields & Forests

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Cascading water enhances a garden and attracts a larger variety of birds. The sound of a gurgling stream is an intoxicating draw to both people and wildlife. It enhances relaxation and helps filter out background noises that invade our lives.

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Believe it or not, Canada has about 2,000 species of bees! There are not only honey and bumble-bees but also leafcutter, carpenter, sweat, mason, orchard, and digger bees to name a few. All are important pollinators.

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Bravo! You’ve taken the Water Challenge.

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Brush piles shelter wildlife from cold winter and hot summer weather and provide protection from predators and nesting cover. They are used by birds, small mammals and reptiles.

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There's a serious shortage of accommodations in the bird world these days. About 24 Canadian bird species nest in natural cavities such as holes in decaying trees and stumps, but it's getting harder for them to find lodgings.

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Northern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus)

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For Canadian gardeners living in the cooler regions of the country, cold frames are an easy and inexpensive way to extend the growing season. By retaining heat and protecting plants from wind, you can use it in many different ways.

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What does your cottage have to do with the state of Canada’s water? Plenty.

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Are you just aching to know how to help make a difference for wildlife? The Canadian Wildlife Federation has lots of easy, fun projects and activities that you can take on to help your wild neighbours have a bright future.

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Are you just aching to know how to help make a difference for wildlife? The Canadian Wildlife Federation has lots of easy, fun projects and activities that you can take on to help your wild neighbours have a bright future.

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Are you just aching to know how to help make a difference for wildlife? The Canadian Wildlife Federation has lots of easy, fun projects and activities that you can take on to help your wild neighbours have a bright future.

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If you have limited space to grow food, consider growing vertically. Several vegetables can thrive as they grow vertically rather than sprawling across the ground. In addition to the commonly trellised tomatoes and pole beans, consider applying a similar approach with cucumbers, small squash and melon varieties.

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<p>Don’t traipse along without purpose! Get a mission and carry it out! We’ve got five activities you can do along your walk—for wildlife and for yourself.</p>

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<p>Spring has sprung, and along with the flowers in our gardens and buds on the trees can also come weeds through pavement cracks and mischievous insects that may dampen spring excitement.</p>

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We tend to give a lot of focus to butterflies and moths once they’ve become these beautiful-winged creatures. But what about when they are caterpillars?

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The year’s most frightful night is rapidly approaching and CWF is offering you some spooky treats to help celebrate!

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Hedgerows have been part of the landscape for hundreds of years. Traditionally used in agricultural areas, hedgerows offer many advantages for smaller, more urban properties as well. Hedgerows also provide an invaluable natural service, offering food and shelter to precious wildlife.

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Spiders are actually the good guys, dare I say even allies, in your garden and yard because they eat the very insects that feast on the plants and vegetables in your garden.

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10 Native Plants that Takes the Guess Work Out of Gardening

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One of the simplest and most effective ways to attract wildlife to your backyard is to plant native trees and shrubs. But, remember - moving day is a shock for seedlings and saplings. Make sure trees and shrubs get a healthy start on your property.

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<p>Ever wonder how icicles are formed? When the ice or snow sitting on your roof gets warmed up by the sun, it starts to melt and trickle down from the eaves of your house. If it runs off into an area where the environment is below zero, it starts to refreeze. Drip after drop, the water solidifies and becomes an icicle, growing longer with every drop.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Forget the halls. Deck your yard to the nines this holiday with nature-inspired decorations!

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Watching Butterflies flitting about and landing on flowers is rewarding for children and adults alike.

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We’ve got three snow critters to create outside with your favourite kids this winter!

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As with other native species, we try to plant the seed as soon as possible. As the embryo does not seem to be completely developed at the time of seed ripening, we allow, if possible, at least six weeks of warm (ordinary) fall weather before the cold hits.

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<p>Christmas crunch time. You’ve got five holiday parties to attend in the next three days, Fido has ripped apart the gifts you just finished wrapping, and you’ve eaten half your stash of shortbread cookies from the stress of it all. If it seems like nothing’s going quite right this festive season, get some good holiday karma by greening your Christmas tree.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Habitat loss, pesticide use, and pollution are endangering bees and butterflies across Canada. The decline of these busy pollinators puts some major food crops and flowers in danger too.

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In spring, many birds are on the lookout for materials to build their nests.

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The scarcity of suitable roosting sites threatens bats' survival. Putting up bat houses is a great way to help bat populations.

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Raccoons are very comfortable living near people. In Ontario cities, there are usually eight to 16 of these mammals per square kilometre. In some areas, that number is as high as 85!

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Snakes eat mice, birds, grubs, and slugs and provide food for owls, hawks, and many mammals. So these cold-blooded animals are an important link in several food webs and consequently are worthy of our attention. Caring for them in winter involves re-creating the subterranean dens and cavities in which many hibernate to survive.

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<p>Plan a holiday party that Martha and Mother Nature would tip their hats to.</p>

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Wildlife can often be lured by the tempting sound of dripping water. Try rigging a recycled plastic or metal container from a branch just over a bird bath. An old coffee can is perfect.

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What does being a pet owner have to do with Canada’s water? Plenty.

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What does your green thumb have to do with Canada’s water? Plenty.

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How to move a turtle across the road the right way

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation is celebrating Rivers to Oceans Week in 2011 by launching the new Water’s Worth It! video contest. Send us a one-minute video telling us what’s so special about your local body of water and why it’s worth conserving!

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Voting wrapped up last week in our Water’s Worth It! video contest, and the results are in. We’re excited to announce that Wanda Gibson of Farrellton, Quebec, is the grand prize winner of this year’s contest. It was close, but her video about the Gatineau River garnered the most votes in our online voting.