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Dry brush strokes illustrate two hummingbirds inserting their bills into red flowers on a graceful-looking plant.

Spring flowers are for the birds and the bees… and the ants?

April 16, 2024

Flowering plants may satisfy our human yearning for beauty, but other species have more practical reasons for paying attention to them. Read More

Flowering plants may satisfy our human yearning for beauty, but other species have more practical reasons for paying attention...
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A smiling young adult carries a tray of seedlings from a small greenhouse into a yard on a sunny morning.

Get ready to cheer on your plants!

April 11, 2024

Here are some tips to get your growing season off to a great start, for you and for wildlife. Read More

Here are some tips to get your growing season off to a great start, for you and for wildlife.
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Several species of native plants grow in five pots beside a deck, soaking up sun in an urban backyard.

The results are in: A (green) thumbs-up for growing native plants in our cities

April 10, 2024

Recent research underscores the value of the “growing” native plant movement, and it’s not limited to biodiversity benefits. Read More

Recent research underscores the value of the “growing” native plant movement, and it’s not limited to biodiversity benefits.
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How to engage young folks in conservation and restoration

April 12, 2024

Jim Robb, veteran environment educator and general manager at Friends of the Rouge Watershed answers our questions about how to engage young people in conservation and restoration work, especially in the city, and why... Read More

Jim Robb, veteran environment educator and general manager at Friends of the Rouge Watershed answers our questions about how...
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Aerial view of a River surrounded by green wetlands

How restoring rivers helps fight climate change

March 18, 2024

Ever wonder how nature can combat the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss? WWF-Canada’s Elizabeth Hendriks explains why the nature-based climate solutions used by the Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee—a participant in our... Read More

Ever wonder how nature can combat the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss? WWF-Canada’s Elizabeth Hendriks explains...
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Healthy grasslands, healthy soil: What we learned by over-seeding a field in rural Ontario

December 5, 2023

Native grassland systems don’t just look pretty. They also protect against the effects of climate change, contribute to efforts to decarbonize the air, create valuable habitat for at-risk birds, insects, and animals—all while improving... Read More

Native grassland systems don’t just look pretty. They also protect against the effects of climate change, contribute to efforts...
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Act Locally: How native plants can help you take on invasive species

November 21, 2023

Nature-based climate solutions don’t just capture carbon and help species at risk — they can also help stop the spread of invasive plants. Jim Robb of Friends of the Rouge Watershed shares what you... Read More

Nature-based climate solutions don’t just capture carbon and help species at risk — they can also help stop the...
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Two butterflies show their patterned wings as they visit a patch of blooming flowers.

Fall flowers feed butterflies, bees and more

October 16, 2023

Explore fascinating relationships between native plants and wildlife that you can find across Canada in the fall. Read More

Explore fascinating relationships between native plants and wildlife that you can find across Canada in the fall.
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A person stands beside a flourishing garden, writing on a paper bag that holds seeds.

How to harvest seeds from your native plants

October 12, 2023

Fall is the perfect time to harvest the seeds of many native plant species. You can use these seeds to grow more plants and expand your garden next year, or share them with others. Read More

Fall is the perfect time to harvest the seeds of many native plant species. You can use these seeds...
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A bright red-orange, wide open, six-pointed wood lily flower faces upwards towards the camera against a backdrop of shorter green plants.

Saskatchewan: come for the sunsets, stay for the native plants

September 26, 2023

Don’t let the sun go down on Saskatchewan’s native ecosystems — instead grow these native plants to help restore the province’s biodiversity. Read More

Don’t let the sun go down on Saskatchewan’s native ecosystems — instead grow these native plants to help restore...
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On the left is a pink-purple five-petaled salmonberry flower surrounded by green leaves and on the right is a second image with the shiny red raspberry-like fruit of the same plant.

B.C.’s native plants: useful, beautiful and sometimes tasty!

September 26, 2023

This natural paradise spans five unique ecozones and is home to over 3,500 species of plants. if you live here, try growing these native trees and plants to help nature out. Read More

This natural paradise spans five unique ecozones and is home to over 3,500 species of plants. if you live...
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Two furry raccoons cling to the side of a large tree trunk.

Barking up the right tree: picking and planting a native tree or shrub

September 19, 2023

Planting a tree can lead to decades of benefits. Here are some things to consider before welcoming a new tree or shrub. Read More

Planting a tree can lead to decades of benefits. Here are some things to consider before welcoming a new...
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