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Learn more about The Canadian Wildlife Federation:
Discover Canada's flora and fauna through these different topics:
Browse through our programs and initiatives:
Learn more about The Canadian Wildlife Foundation, the funding arm of the Federation:
Get your hands dirty! Or your feet moving! Whatever it takes to take action for wildlife, get it here.
There are many ways to give to help Canadian wildlife!
Go ahead — Buy something WILD!
Welcome to our online hub for wildlife-friendly gardeners! You are here because you have either decided to apply online for official Backyard Habitat Certification or join our virtual gardening community, “Over the Garden Fence”.
Click below to get started:
Read below to see which of these program(s) suits you best:
CWF’s Backyard Habitat Certification Program recognizes the efforts of Canadians who are preserving and/or recreating wildlife habitat on their property and managing it in an environmentally-friendly way.
Your file stays private unless you authorise us to use your photos or story for promotional material. If certified, you receive a certificate, decal and the chance to purchase a garden sign!
Click here to learn more about CWF’s Backyard Habitat Certification Program
If you would like to share your garden photos and stories online with like-minded Canadians, check out OtGF below.
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Explore Canadian gardens and discover the stories behind them. Whether you’ve gardened for years or just thinking about, it’s a great way to get ideas and get inspired.
Or join to post questions or comments or add your green space to our growing community with stories, photos, videos, musings and more! We are a virtual neighbourhood of those who currently - or who are hoping to try - working with nature, rather than against it. Please remember that contributions should be in keeping with wildlife- and environmentally- friendly methods and ideas.
Click here to learn more about Over the Garden Fence
Find out how both you AND Canada’s animals and plants benefit from wildlife-friendly gardening. Some perks include saving money, time, healthier food, cleaner swimming and drinking water, and more! More »
No matter your gardening style, resources or size of green space to play with, wildlife-friendly gardening is possible for everyone. And it can be beautiful. More »