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Moths In Our Midst: What They Do And Why It Matters

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This YouTube video was produced by The Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation to learn about some of Canada’s moths (and butterflies, too!). Our special guest, Christian Schmidt, Ph.D., a research scientist, will take us into the world of moth biology, how they live and profile some Canadian species. Christian will also share ways we can help these remarkable wild neighbours in our own outdoor spaces.

Canada’s wildlife is facing unprecedented threats. From climate change to habitat loss, pollution, and homes being destroyed by the effects of climate change, brought on by human activity, the once-vibrant ecosystems

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Treat Glass by Day, Dim Lights at Night. Help Prevent Bird Collisions !

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This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology.

To learn more and take action, visit our website: https://www.stopbirdcollisions.org/

Each spring, birds take to the skies, migrating across North America from their wintering grounds in Central and South America to reach their breeding destinations.

But for too many, the journey ends in tragedy. Over one billion birds die each year in the U.S. alone from collisions with glass. Disorienting nighttime lighting and untreated windows pose serious threats to these remarkable travelers. Now is the time to act for birds. Dim or turn off non-essential outdoor lights from … Continue

Grassland Migrations With John Wilmshurst

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This YouTube video was produced by The Canadian Wildlife Federation.

John is the Native Grassland Conservation Manager for the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). With 35 years’ experience in grassland science and conservation, he’s worked in Canada, Africa, and Europe. John has also studied and collaborated at universities across Canada and worked with Parks Canada as both a grassland ecologist and manager. His current research and conservation focus is on the rangeland ecosystem in southwestern Saskatchewan, partnering with agricultural producers and ecologists to measure interactions among plants, insects, and grassland birds.

Join John to learn about the importance of … Continue