Urban biodiversity Archives

Tag: Urban biodiversity

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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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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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Male rufous hummingbird visiting red-flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) © Shutterstock

How to attract and help hummingbirds with native plants

June 20, 2023

What’s not to love about hummingbirds? Found only in the Western Hemisphere, these birds are truly The Americas’ sweethearts. The energy-rich nectar they drink keeps their hearts beating up to 1,200 beats per minute... Read More

What’s not to love about hummingbirds? Found only in the Western Hemisphere, these birds are truly The Americas’ sweethearts....
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Balcony Garden, Toronto, Ontario © Ryan Godfrey / WWF-Canada

How to create wildlife habitat on your balcony, patio or porch with container gardening

June 9, 2023

Want to support biodiversity but have no yard? No worries! You can still put your balcony and other smaller outdoor spaces to work by planting container gardens full of native plants. This way, you’ll... Read More

Want to support biodiversity but have no yard? No worries! You can still put your balcony and other smaller...
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Native plant garden, at Edwards Gardens, in Toronto, Canada

How to grow a pollinator garden and bee part of the solution

May 18, 2023

Help support a community of bees, beetles, birds and other pollinators by adding native plants to your yard or balcony. Read More

Help support a community of bees, beetles, birds and other pollinators by adding native plants to your yard or...
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Monarch butterfly drinking nectar from pink Joe Pye Weed flowers

How re:grow helps you help nature

April 21, 2023

April showers bring May flowers, but this spring will specifically be bringing native flowers, as well as other native plants, shrubs and trees thanks to people like you signing up for re:grow, our new... Read More

April showers bring May flowers, but this spring will specifically be bringing native flowers, as well as other native...
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Canadians Go Wild for nature

January 27, 2020

From coast to coast to coast, Canadian students are taking action and making their voices heard in pushing for solutions to climate change. They are also stepping up to play their part in helping... Read More

From coast to coast to coast, Canadian students are taking action and making their voices heard in pushing for...
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Inspiring youth for social and environmental impact

September 1, 2020

WWF-Canada and Chantiers jeunesse partner to provide leadership and environmental opportunities for youth Montreal, QC — WWF-Canada and Chantiers jeunesse are pleased to join their efforts to strengthen youth engagement and further skill-building to benefit nature and communities throughout... Read More

WWF-Canada and Chantiers jeunesse partner to provide leadership and environmental opportunities for youth Montreal, QC — WWF-Canada and Chantiers jeunesse are pleased to join...
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