In The News: Fields & Forests

2025-12-05

Discussions continue about “greening” a section of the City of Burlington’s Crosstown Trail along the hydro corridor. Approved by city council last year with an implementation budget of up to $115,750, and anticipated annual maintenance costs of up to $60,000 for five years, the effort to transform the 7.5-hectare trail section between Guelph Line and Fisher Avenue into a meadow habitat begins public consultation this month.

2025-12-05

It’s within earshot of a busy highway, in the shadow of electrical towers, within sniffing distance of the dump. But the bees, flies, wasps, moths, butterflies and beetles that visit this site don’t seem to care.

2025-12-05

All along the California coast in fall and winter, there are places you can visit where colonies of adult Monarch butterflies overwinter.

2025-12-05

Several local projects and businesses involving agriculture, sustainability, the environment and economic development were highlighted at the gathering attended by about 30 people. Some of those projects are partnerships involving the municipality and other agencies such as the Canadian Wildlife Federation and South Nation Conservation that involve habitat restoration. The township is working with local beekeepers to promote pollination.

2025-12-05

Bat boxes can help alleviate habitat loss threatening many of the troubled species in Canada, especially in the summer, as they encounter stormy weather. So, now is the perfect time to build a cozy shelter for the flying mammals.

2025-12-05

The bats were released into the bat houses without incident. They were friendly, chatting the whole time, and very excited to get back to their old stomping grounds. The Big Browns are now supporting the local ecosystem by keeping the night-flying insects in check.

2025-12-05

Did you know that farmland hosts 313 species of birds, and 69 per cent of all breeding bird species in Canada?

2025-12-05

According to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, bats of this species weigh only seven to fourteen grams and have a wingspan of 22-27 centimetres. In 2014, the species was added to the federal government's at risk registry.

2025-12-05

Wildlife experts have launched the first study of its kind in Canada to find out where bats go after they've been evicted by humans, and whether they'll settle for a man-made shelter.

2025-12-05

While every action, individual and specific interest in wildlife is important to us, we are here to tell you that it can very easily be your name on the press release, awards trophy and banquet reception honouring today’s Conservation Heroes. Whether you submit your name now, or plan to enter for next year, here are a few things to keep in mind.