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All About Bats With James Pagé!
2025-11-24
As Species-at-Risk & Biodiversity Program Officer with the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF), James has led initiatives on threatened and endangered species for more than ten years. He has provided advice on endangered species recovery to the federal government and currently heads up a variety of different species related projects at CWF, including tracking and protecting endangered bats. Join us as James sheds some light on these amazing nocturnal creatures and highlights ways we can “go to bat” for bats in our own communities!
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All About Freshwater Turtles With David Seburn
2025-11-24
David Seburn is a Turtle Specialist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). When it comes to amphibian and reptile conservation, David Seburn is the “turtle” package! Working in this field for more than 20 years, he has written status reports, recovery strategies and more than a dozen scientific papers on amphibians and reptiles, radio-tracked turtles through swamps, and spoken to hundreds of people about turtle conservation. Join David to learn more about Canada’s at-risk freshwater turtle species, discover what CWF is doing to conserve turtles, and learn how you can help our reptilian friends!
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All About Grassland Birds With John Wilmshurst
2025-11-24
John is the Native Grassland Conservation Manager for the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). With 35 years’ experience in grassland science and conservation, he’s worked in Canada, Africa, and Europe. John has also studied and collaborated at universities across Canada and worked with Parks Canada as both a grassland ecologist and manager. His current research and conservation focus is on the rangeland ecosystem in southwestern Saskatchewan, partnering with agricultural producers and ecologists to measure interactions among plants, insects, and grassland birds. Join John to learn more about grassland birds – one of the most at-risk group of species in Canada – and uncover the importance of their unique, and often under-appreciated, habitat.
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All About Pollinators With Tracey Etwell
2025-11-24
Tracey Etwell is a Restoration Ecologist on the Rights-of-Way and Grasslands Project Team at Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) and has been lucky enough make studying plants and animals her career! At CWF, Tracey is currently working on a project to help restore pollinator meadows for native bees and monarch butterflies in eastern Ontario. Join Tracey to find out “what’s the buzz” on pollinators, learn more about CWF’s work to restore pollinator habitat, and discover how you can help create your own piece of pollinator-friendly habitat in your backyard, school yard or community garden.
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All About Whales With Rhyl Frith
2025-11-24
As part of the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s marine team, Rhyl Frith is the Field Trial Coordinator responsible for organizing and testing acoustic on-demand and low breaking strength fishing gear – two innovative types of fishing gear that are helping prevent whales and other marine species from becoming entangled in ropes and lead lines when they pass through an area. Join Rhyl for a deep dive into marine conservation, as we learn about the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale and explore CWF’s efforts to work collaboratively with fisheries to support their conservation through the application of new fishing technology.
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Monarch
2025-11-24
Join CWF and HWW on the monarch! The Canadian Wildlife Federation is pleased to present engaging and informative webinars that relate to conservation, wildlife and habitat. The webinars will last about 15-25 minutes, perfect for learners in grades 4-6 but relevant for any age group. If you miss one of the live sessions, you can watch them anytime online.