Big ears. Big importance. π¦
Townsendβs big-eared bat in B.C. roosts in caves and undisturbed spaces to rest and raise its young.
This #BatAppreciationDay, weβre celebrating this unique species β and why protecting its habitat matters.
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We are in good company! π¦
Ontario's new Species Conservation Act removes provincial protections for 106 species β and unlike the law it replaced, recovery is no longer even a goal.
WWF-Canada's Emily Giles spoke to SNnewswatch about what this means for wildlife already in crisis: https://bit.ly/4tQLAUn
Real tips from real climbers ποΈ
Our #WWFClimb for Nature participants are sharing how they fundraised for wildlife β and it's genuinely good advice.
Check it out πΎ fundraisers.wwf.ca/event/climb-for-nature/fundraising #CNTowerClimb
Happy International Plant Appreciation Day! πΏ
Canada has 5,300+ native plant species β feeding wildlife, supporting communities and carrying centuries of cultural meaning.
Discover the ones native to your province or territory here. π
The further away you get, the easier it is to see. We don't need to go to the Moon to know it, but it helps to be reminded.
Every mile further from Earth makes it more obvious: One forest. One ocean. One System. One home ground. Worth every effort to keep it whole.
The #Artemis crew is home!
They've seen our planet as a tiny dot in the cosmic dark. Now the real mission begins.
Let's protect what matters most β together.
Welcome back, astronauts. @esa.int
Every year, migratory tundra caribou travel hundreds β sometimes thousands β of kilometres across the Arctic. These are the longest known terrestrial migrations on Earth. But the conditions that once made those journeys so effective are changing.
π Read the full opinion piece.
Emperor penguins are now Endangered.
Sea ice is disappearing faster than these birds can adapt. When ice breaks apart too early, entire colonies lose their chicks before they can survive on their own. This isn't a future threat β it's already happening.
Share this post to spread the word. π§
We all share the same sky. β¨
Ken Paul, a member of Wolastoqey First Nation at Neqotkuk, has a simple invitation: spend a little time outside every day.
It's more powerful than it sounds.
Episode 2 is out now: https://youtu.be/582hNQohwxA
Happy Volunteer Month! π
This May, hundreds of volunteers will come together to make the #CNTowerClimb for Nature possible β and spots are still open.
If you've ever wanted to be a part of something bigger, this is it.
Apply before April 15: wwf.ca/2026-climb-for-nature-volunteer-opportunities/
Out Of Office plans according to nature. π
This is your reminder to make that trip out of the group chat, and into nature this long weekend π
"Everyone but Steve." "Stairway to Regret." "Cirque du Sore Legs." πͺ
The #WWFClimb for Nature hits the @tourcntower.bsky.social on May 2 & 3 β 1,776 steps for wildlife habitat across Canada, with the best team names we've seen all year.
Donate to your faves or sign up to climb π
We had a prank ready. π€ͺ
Then we remembered who we're up against.
Nature's been doing this for millions of years β and doing it better.
Happy #AprilFools from the real pranksters! π«π©
This didn't happen by accident.
Today's $3.8B federal nature plan is the result of months of people refusing to let nature fall off the agenda. Thank you to everyone who spoke up.
Next: turning commitments into action for nature, wildlife & communities across Canada.
πΈ: Emily McMilian/Megan Leslie
Spring is here β and monarch butterflies are on their way north. π¦
After years of decline, their population grew 64% this winter. Conservation is working.
Now your garden can be part of their comeback. Milkweed, native plants and a little intention go a long way. π±
Last night you showed up. π―οΈ Now go beyond the hour.
The 1st episode of Good Nature explores 20 years of proof that people, together, can change the world.
Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen now wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/LUFlUS0Uzl8?si=ffxU_Q_B9tit6RjV
#BiggestHourForEarth
Earth Hour turns 20 on March 28 β and we want to hear from you.
What's your #EarthHour memory? A candlelit dinner, a sky full of stars, the first time you brought someone else along?
Share your story below π And if you're ready to give back to the planet this year, visit wwf.ca/earth-hour π
Not every idea takes off. This one did. π
Good Nature is here, and our first episode is all about the movement built on hope, not fear.
Listen now. ποΈ pod.link/1887262733 #BiggestHourForEarth
"Money is good but money cannot do everything." β James Eetoolook, Kitikmeot Inuit Association
Nunavut's land use planβcovering 1/5 of Canadaβis still unsigned while mineral staking accelerates. More than half of current claims were staked after 2023.
π Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4szyJ8P
Feeling the weight of the world lately? π
Good Nature with Megan Leslie goes looking for the people who just won't give up on nature β and invites them to share their story. πΏ
New podcast from WWF-Canada. Launches March 26. ποΈ wwf.ca/goodnature
Hope for nature isn't just alive β it's thriving πΏ
Our new video podcast is proving it: check out Good Nature with Megan Leslie to hear from the scientists, Indigenous leaders, authors & everyday champions doing extraordinary things for nature.
New episodes every 2 weeks starting March 26 ποΈ
Happy World Planting Day π±
Your yard β however big or small β can be habitat. We've got practical tips to help you plan a wildlife-friendly growing season, whether the ground is thawed yet or not.
Growing habitat this spring? Enter our re:grow to win contest and tell us what you're doing! π
π² It's #InternationalDayOfForests β and Canada's forests need more than a moment of appreciation. They need action.
Here's how WWF-Canada is showing up for forests from coast to coast β and even underwater.
There's too much doomscrolling these days, and it makes us all wilt. This spring equinox, it's time to slow the scroll.
Watch these flowers bloom, one moment at a time, and let yourself slow down.
Nature takes its time. So can you. Happy first day of spring. πΈ
20 years ago, Sydney went dark for an hour and changed everything.
Earth Hour turns 20 this month π―οΈ We're counting down with a look back at the wild, wonderful moments from two decades of this global movement β including a superhero, an astronaut, and Antarctica.
10 days to go. π
Thousands of Canadians have told Ottawa to act on nature. We need thousands more.
Canada's $2.3B nature fund expires this month. We're asking the government to renew it β and invest in ecosystems for the long term.
Be one of the thousands π
wwf.ca/nature-cant-wait
Eat bamboo. Sleep. Eat more bamboo. This is the way. πΌπΏ
Happy #NationalPandaDay! Did you know this iconic species can spend up to 16 hours a day eating? For giant pandas to thrive, they need vast, healthy bamboo forests β and that's exactly what WWF has been working to protect for 60+ years. π€π€
Happy #WorldSleepDay π΄
Weddell seals are renowned for their haunting vocalizations β and they make them in their sleep, too. Almost like talking in their dreams.
Turn up the volume. Antarctica's strangest lullaby awaits π
π·: Mark Dunsmuir
π΅: @weddellsealscience.bsky.social