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Three people holding containers of seed envelopes smile standing at a counter in a library beside three signs promoting the seed library.

WWF’s new ‘Living Campus’ certification celebrates post-secondary conservation and sustainability

October 4, 2024

WWF-Canada's Living Campus certification lets post-secondary campuses show they are walking the talk when it comes to conservation and sustainability. Read More

WWF-Canada's Living Campus certification lets post-secondary campuses show they are walking the talk when it comes to conservation and...
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Two people standing on either side of a hedge smile while having a conversation.

Six neighbour-friendly tips for how to help wildlife at home

September 19, 2024

Here are some steps to get your neighbours on board as you bring your habitat garden or naturalized yard to life. Read More

Here are some steps to get your neighbours on board as you bring your habitat garden or naturalized yard...
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A large bee buzzes its wings as it grasps a downward-pointing tomato flower with its front legs.

How native flowers help your veggie garden

July 23, 2024

You can help your fruit and veggie plants, native bees and your local ecosystem all at once by taking steps to welcome pollinators. Read More

You can help your fruit and veggie plants, native bees and your local ecosystem all at once by taking...
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Three smooth, striped caterpillars climb on the leaves and stems of plants topped with clusters of small pink flowers.

Summer’s native plant bouquet is a gift to birds, bees and more

June 14, 2024

Whether you wander in a meadow, garden or forest glade, you can encounter native plants among summer's splendour, as well as the wildlife they attract. Read More

Whether you wander in a meadow, garden or forest glade, you can encounter native plants among summer's splendour, as...
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A flower with three white petals blooms among leaf litter at the base of a tree in a forest.

Singing the praises of Ontario’s landscapes and native plants

June 10, 2024

Ontario’s natural wonders cover a large expanse, but efforts to restore them can start small, in our own parks, backyards and balcony planters. Read More

Ontario’s natural wonders cover a large expanse, but efforts to restore them can start small, in our own parks,...
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A sharp line divides a lawn with short grass, on the left, from one that has grown longer, with other plants mixed in, on the right.

Does ‘No Mow May’ really help pollinators?

May 1, 2024

To you, “No Mow May” could sound like a simple way to help wildlife, a welcome excuse to put off chores or a first step down the road to anarchy. Read More

To you, “No Mow May” could sound like a simple way to help wildlife, a welcome excuse to put...
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Ontario native plants from the In the Zone program

Native plants now available to garden for wildlife and climate

May 11, 2023

In the Zone, a collaboration between WWF-Canada and Carolinian Canada, makes gardening for nature in Ontario and Quebec easier through Loblaw garden centres. Read More

In the Zone, a collaboration between WWF-Canada and Carolinian Canada, makes gardening for nature in Ontario and Quebec easier...
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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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WWF-Canada to fund 45 new student projects to restore and protect Canadian habitats

February 3, 2023

WWF-Canada is awarding 45 Go Wild Grants to projects from primary, secondary and post-secondary schools across the country. Read More

WWF-Canada is awarding 45 Go Wild Grants to projects from primary, secondary and post-secondary schools across the country.
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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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A fuzzy caterpillar sits on top of fallen leaves.

Create a leafy habitat for wildlife

October 12, 2023

“Leave the leaves” on the ground in fall is a common refrain. Doing so provides winter habitat for butterflies, bees and more and insulates your sleeping plants. Read More

“Leave the leaves” on the ground in fall is a common refrain. Doing so provides winter habitat for butterflies,...
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