Wildlife Update — May 2010

Water Works » By April Overall The minute it seems Jack Frost has bid Canada adieu for the year, people across the country make a mass exodus for cottage country. But what if, *gasp*, you’re minus a cottage? Don’t worry. You can bring the cottage to you! Building a pond is just the ticket to creating a serene oasis in your own backyard – equipped with croaking toads to boot.

Green Gardening » By Sarah Coulber As we move through our day, we make countless moment-to-moment choices that may seem insignificant at the time. Collectively, these choices shape the face of our life, our community, our country and our planet.

 

You Asked for It

When Pests Infest By Terri-Lee Reid Q. How can I get rid of aphids on my plants? Read the answer »

Feature Project

The Cod Conundrum By April Overall  When John Cabot sailed along the coast of Newfoundland in 1497, Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) were so abundant they could be scooped up in buckets and hoisted aboard. But with overfishing the Atlantic cod went from a species of plenty to a species at risk. Read full story »

Take Five

Five Alternatives to Pesticides By Stephanie Bonner   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. Read full story »

Get the Facts!

How many plants are at risk in Canada? A. 5 per cent B. 10 per cent C. 15 per cent   Answer the question »

Issue Update

Pledge to Protect the Ocean By Heather Robison  Did you know that every second breath we take is actually provided by the ocean? Oxygen is just one of the many gifts oceans give to us; they also provide us with food and regulate temperature and climate.    Read more »

Amazing Magazines

Stunning photography. In-depth features. Important issues. And fascinating tales. Want more great stories and photography? Subscribe to CWF’s Canadian Wildlife magazine. Or for fun wildlife stories and games, subscribe to WILD (ages 6-12) or Your Big Backyard (ages 3-5) magazines for the youngsters in your life.

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Certify Your Backyard

Whether you are limited to a small patio or have hectares of land, CWF would like to acknowledge your efforts in welcoming wildlife to your garden. So go ahead and get your garden certified!

Feature Wallpaper

Your desktop is the perfect habitat for this wild wallpaper! This month we’re featuring a Swamp-rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) ready to unfurl.

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