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A growing crisis- Canada’s pollinators are under siege

Added by: CWF

Feb 24th, 2022 Manage

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It’s pretty unusual to see bats during the winter. This is because most bat species in Canada have either migrated south for the winter or are hibernating underground. However, there is one species of bat that will hibernate in buildings: the Big Brown Bat.
Jan 24th, 2025 Manage

Bioblitz - Discover the diversity around you.

Added by: CWF

Imagine stepping outside and uncovering the hidden world of plants, animals, and fungi right in your backyard, local park, or schoolyard.
Mar 6th, 2025 Manage

Do more for Wildlife Calendar January 2025

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https://cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/do-more/action/?src=whatsnew#month
Jan 24th, 2025 Manage

Download lesson plan - Threats and Challenges

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Apr 6th, 2022 Manage

Factsheet - Pollinators

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Mar 5th, 2025 Manage

Feed the Birds

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Mar 2nd, 2022 Manage

Garden Habitat Certification

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Garden Habitat Certification recognizes Canadians who make their home, school, business or community gardens suitable for wildlife by certifying their outdoor space as a “Wildlife-friendly Habitat”.
Jan 24th, 2025 Manage

Give Backyard Birds Something to Sing About

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Invite Birds for a Healthy Buffet
Jan 24th, 2025 Manage

Habitat Planning Checklist

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- Food - Water - Shelter - Space
Jan 24th, 2025 Manage

Help the Monarchs

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Feb 24th, 2022 Manage

Helping Pollinators in Your Garden

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Apr 6th, 2022 Manage

Holiday Winter Bird Activities

Added by: Liam O

Holiday Winter Bird Activities!
Dec 12th, 2023 Manage

How to build a bird feeder!

Added by: CWF

Jan 4th, 2022 Manage

How to Make the Perfect Pollinator Garden

Added by: CWF

We can help Canadian pollinators in all sorts of simple ways by providing food, shelter, water and avoiding pesticides. We can also make a huge impact by supporting organic products which minimizes the spraying of fields and inadvertent harming of these important animals.
Jan 24th, 2025 Manage

How to Start a Garden

Added by: CWF

If you are new to gardening and don’t know where to start, here are some tips to get you going. With a little thoughtful planning, you can create a garden you’ll love that will also support our beneficial wildlife. Keep in mind that you will learn about your garden along the way, so don’t be afraid to try out your own ideas and then notice what happens. Let’s get started!
Jan 24th, 2025 Manage

How to Take Care of Your Garden

Added by: Olivia Bouchard

This is a document to give your class tips and tricks on how to take care of your garden, and how to protect the plants!
Jul 11th, 2022 Manage

Insect Crossword

Added by: CWF

Jun 21st, 2021 Manage

Leaf and Flower Pressing

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Jun 8th, 2022 Manage

Leaf Rubbings

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Leaf rubbings are a fun and creative way for young ones to play with nature and colour.
Jun 8th, 2022 Manage

Learning STEM Through Gardening: A Hands-On Approach

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Mar 14th, 2025 Manage

Les pollinisateurs - 60 Secondes - Sous-titrage script

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Jul 7th, 2021 Manage

Matchermaker - plants and pollinators

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Sep 21st, 2022 Manage

Monarch Butterfly

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Sep 21st, 2022 Manage

Monarch Butterfly

Added by: CWF

This butterfly migrates thousands of kilometres in vast numbers twice a year, a feat likely not performed by any other insect on earth has been observed flying more than 1 km above the ground is brightly coloured in both its larval and adult forms, a warning to potential predators that it is poisonous has recovered from population losses approaching 90 percent in the past but may not be able to rebound from the population levels to which environmental factors are now pushing it
Jan 24th, 2025 Manage

My Garden Exploration Journal

Added by: CWF

Jun 18th, 2021 Manage

My Garden in Fall and Winter

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Oct 14th, 2022 Manage

Natural Insect Control

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Feb 18th, 2022 Manage

Nurture a Nectar Corridor

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Jul 7th, 2021 Manage

Plant a Pollinator Patch

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Jul 7th, 2021 Manage

Plant Planning Checklist

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Apr 6th, 2022 Manage

Pollination

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Sep 21st, 2022 Manage

Pollination Explanation

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Apr 4th, 2022 Manage

Pollinator Activity Book

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Oct 25th, 2021 Manage

Pollinator-themed Holiday Card

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Dec 9th, 2024 Manage

PowerPoint Slideshow - My Garden in Fall and Winter

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Oct 14th, 2022 Manage

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Added by: MelissaCWF

Mar 16th, 2017 Manage

School Garden Certification Checklist

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Sep 29th, 2021 Manage

School Webinar for Classrooms: Starting Up the Pollinator Gardens

Added by: CWF

As we approach planting season in our gardens, it's important to understand how to properly prepare the garden beforehand and care for our plants throughout the summer to ensure they thrive and support pollinators.
Apr 24th, 2024 Manage

Suggested Books on Pollinators

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The Reason for a Flower: A Book About Flowers, Pollen, and Seeds- Ruth Heller The Bee Book- Charlotte Milner A Butterfly is Patient- Dianna Hutts Aston Bea’s Bees- Katherine Pryor Flowers Are Calling- Rita Gray What Is Pollination? - Bobby Kalman What If There Were No Bees? A Book About the Grassland Ecosystem- Suzanne Slade Sip, Pick, and Pack: How Pollinators Help Plants Make Seeds- Polly W. Cheney Bees, Bugs, and Butterflies: A Family Guide To Our Garden Heroes and Helpers- Ben Raskin Amazing Bees- DK Reader Pollinators: Animals Helping Plants Thrive- Martha London
Jan 24th, 2025 Manage