“We live together with the land, not on the land. We don’t control [it] — we’re part of it.” – Jonathan Cote, Land Guardian, Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg For members of Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg, or KZA, the largest Algonquin community in Canada, nature is no mere backdrop to daily life. It’s a deep and enduring connection […]
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In the Arctic, connectivity is not an abstract idea — it’s alive in the movement of whales. Grey whales and humpbacks travel thousands of kilometres between Arctic feeding grounds and distant tropical or temperate breeding areas, linking ecosystems that span entire ocean basins. Narwhals and bowhead whales move throughout the Arctic during the seasons. These […]
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New research is challenging long held assumptions about how quiet the Arctic Ocean really is. A study published in npj Acoustics analyzed nearly a decade of underwater recordings from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. It found that the region’s soundscape is far more diverse — and more heavily influenced by human activity — than current monitoring methods […]
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Protecting polar bears could help safeguard a much wider web of Arctic marine life. According to new research led by the University of Alberta in Canada, polar bears can act as an “umbrella species,” meaning that conserving the areas they depend on may also help to protect other species that share the same habitat. Using […]
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Canada has made a big promise: to protect 30 per cent of its lands and waters by 2030. But what does that actually look like on the ground, and what will it take to get there? Megan Leslie recently sat down with MP Steven Guilbeault for an episode of Good Nature to explore the federal […]
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There are fewer than 75 southern resident killer whales left off the southwest coast of Vancouver Island. Earlier this spring, the federal government announced new measures to protect them — wider approach distances, no-go zones for vessels, fishing closures in their habitat. That same government approved a mega port expansion at Roberts Bank, in the […]
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More than two thousand corporate climbers gathered at the bottom of the CN Tower on May 2 and 3, trading their usual office elevators for 1,776 stairs and eschewing watercooler talk for cheers of encouragement. This year’s Climb for Nature felt bigger, louder and more purpose-driven than ever before. Helping lead that charge were the […]
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Guest article by Cory Matthews, Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Arctic Fisheries and Marine Mammal Science Division Foxe Basin, Nunavut is home to some of Canada’s largest groups of Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus), with total numbers estimated at more than 10,000. These large, tusked marine mammals can be found in the region year-round, […]
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Coming together to take on the dual challenge of climbing Toronto’s CN Tower and conserving Canadian nature, 5,805 people climbed 1,776 steps while raising $1.46 million (and counting) for wildlife this past weekend. Of course, the communal event was not without some friendly rivalries as TV stars, competitive athletes and family members alike raced up […]
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By Janey Fugate, project coordinator for the Global Initiative on Ungulate Migration For centuries, the migrations of massive herds of caribou defined the ecosystem and lifeways of Indigenous people across the vast Canadian Arctic. These migratory caribou have made landscapes more ecologically rich, provided a prey base for the region’s carnivores and shaped the culture […]
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Restoring healthy ecosystems across Canada will take millions, or even billions, of plants and trees. And not just any plants and trees; to keep ecosystems robust they need to be well adapted to local conditions and provide appropriate food and shelter to native wildlife. That means effective restoration depends on access to native species grown […]
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It’s climb time! On May 2 and 3, climbers in Toronto will be taking 1,776 steps up the CN Tower for nature. Then in the fall, on the other side of the country, climbers in Vancouver will tackle the stadium in BC Place. But did you know you can step up for wildlife anywhere (and […]
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Earlier this year, we asked you to speak up for nature, and you answered our call in droves. Thank you for showing the federal government just how much you care about nature and wildlife. Last week, the government released its long-awaited new nature strategy, backed by a $3.8 billion investment. This is a direct result […]
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Australia is feeling the brunt of climate change. From more frequent and severe droughts and bushfires to cyclones and floods, climate change is impacting the country’s people, ecosystems and economy in profound ways. Not even the magnificent Great Barrier Reef is immune. In fact, this natural wonder and its network of marine sanctuaries are at […]
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Only a handful of people have seen a wild badger in southern Ontario over the past two decades — and I’m lucky enough to be one of them. I had the honour back in 2009 while on a WWF-funded expedition. The Ontario Badger Project, initiated with funding from WWF-Canada, not only re-confirmed their presence in […]
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Whales and other ocean species don’t abide by borders. Their lives and migratory routes can span thousands of kilometres, crossing countries’ invisible marine boundaries and out into the high seas. These international waters that lie beyond any country’s territorial seas (12 nautical miles from shore) and Exclusive Economic Zones (12 – 200 nautical miles) have […]
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To make your gardening efforts as easy as possible, we’ve compiled a listing of native-plant sales from community submissions.
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The unmistakable smell of maple syrup holds a special place in Canadian homes, memories and culture. For many of you, it’s the scent of family breakfasts, cottage mornings or sugar shacks deep in the woods. For me, it’s the scent of childhood. I grew up in Quebec, in a region surrounded by maple forests. Each […]
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On our new LPRC for Kids website, youth can explore the stories of six Canadian wildlife species, do fun quizzes, watch Q&A videos with WWF-Canada scientist Jessica Currie, and see examples of kids taking action to help wildlife.
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WWF-Canada’s 2025 Living Planet Report Canada (LPRC) shows the steepest average population decline of Canadian species yet — and one of the reasons is nature’s interconnectedness. Each species is part of a larger web, and when those links are broken, the impacts go beyond a single population. Read the full report for more species profiles. Beavers are Canada’s largest […]
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On May 2 and 3, thousands of people will be climbing up 1,776 steps to the top of Toronto’s CN Tower as part of WWF’s Climb for Nature to help step up our efforts to restore and protect habitats across the country. But climbing the CN Tower isn’t just for supporting at-risk wildlife, seeing bird’s-eye […]
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Canada’s wildlife and ecosystems are at a crossroads. Recognizing this urgency, WWF-Canada launched Regenerate Canada in 2020, an ambitious plan to protect and restore the nature that wildlife and people rely on for clean water, fresh air and climate resilience. Together, we set out to restore 1 million hectares, steward 100 million more and reduce […]
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Canada is home to more than 5,300 species of native plants and trees that are critical to wildlife for the food and shelter they provide.
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Environmental data takes many forms — from high-resolution satellite imagery to local biodiversity surveys to find out which organisms live where — and can be invaluable to community and governmental decision makers, local land managers and environmental technicians. But just because data is available doesn’t mean it’s accessible. Often, it’s locked behind academic paywalls or […]
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Nature is in need right now. More than ever. But who is answering the call? Good people, that’s who. And there are more of them than you might think. That’s why Megan Leslie, WWF‑Canada’s president and CEO, will be chatting with folks across Canada (and one from the other side of the world) who are […]
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You might see a peregrine falcon no matter where in Canada you find yourself. They dive amid skyscrapers in big cities like Toronto, swoop along the coastal beaches of B.C., and even fly as far north as Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, on the northwestern edge of Hudson Bay. But this wasn’t always the case, at least not in recent memory. […]
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It’s been 20 years since a couple million Australians turned off their lights for the very first Earth Hour — and lit up a global movement that has continued to effect change ever since that hourglass ran out. To celebrate this milestone, we’re looking back at some of the most exciting Earth Hour moments over […]
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Ever try to find your house cat when they don’t want to be found? I know, right? Needless to say, searching your various closets, drawers and basement nooks and crannies is still a whole lot easier than counting tigers in remote areas of Nepal. The latter involves long nights in camps, high-tech resources and expertise […]
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Market-based tools can support conservation — but they only work when government sets the rules, writes James Snider, vice-president of Science, Knowledge and Innovation at WWF-Canada At the end of March — now mere days away — the core budget that funds programs that protect and restore nature in Canada is ending. No renewal has […]
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Our new resource “Growing and propagating native plants” is a how-to guide for anyone helping to boost the native plant supply for ecological restoration across Canada.
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