Wildlife Habitat Canada

Wildlife Habitat Canada WHC has been putting its Stamp on Canadian conservation since 1985. https://linktr.ee/whc_canada Conserve. Enhance. Restore. Learn more at whc.org.

Our objectives of leveraging funding available for Canadian wildlife habitat conservation; conserving, restoring and enhancing wildlife habitat; and fostering coordination and leadership in the conservation community across Canada, help to support a vision of abundant and diverse wildlife populations and habitats in Canada.

Protecting an exceptional natural landscape in Québec 🌿Through the NHCP–LTCF program, Nature Cantons-de-l’Est acquired a...
06/13/2026

Protecting an exceptional natural landscape in Québec 🌿

Through the NHCP–LTCF program, Nature Cantons-de-l’Est acquired approximately 63 hectares of forested and wetland habitat along Lake Stoke. In partnership with the Corporation de développement socio-économique de Stoke and the Municipality of Stoke, nearly 75 hectares of ecologically important land are now protected.

This remarkable site includes mature forests, wetlands, and an important ecological corridor along the lake. The wetlands also play a key role in naturally filtering the main tributary feeding Lake Stoke, helping protect water quality and strengthen the resilience of local ecosystems.



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Protection d’un paysage naturel exceptionnel au Québec 🌿

Grâce au programme PCPN-FPOC, Nature Cantons-de-l’Est a acquis environ 63 hectares d’habitats forestiers et humides en bordure du lac Stoke. En partenariat avec la Corporation de développement socio-économique de Stoke et la municipalité de Stoke, près de 75 hectares de terres d’importance écologique sont maintenant protégés.

Ce site remarquable comprend des forêts matures, des milieux humides et un important corridor écologique en bordure du lac. Les milieux humides jouent également un rôle clé dans la filtration naturelle du principal affluent alimentant le lac Stoke, aidant ainsi à protéger la qualité de l’eau et à renforcer la résilience des écosystèmes locaux.

A reminder to take a few minutes to get outside this week 🌿Whether it’s a walk through the woods, time by the water, or ...
06/12/2026

A reminder to take a few minutes to get outside this week 🌿

Whether it’s a walk through the woods, time by the water, or just noticing the wildlife around you, spending time in nature helps build a stronger connection to the habitats we work to protect every day.

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Un rappel de prendre quelques minutes pour sortir dehors cette semaine 🌿

Que ce soit une marche dans les bois, un moment au bord de l’eau ou simplement remarquer la faune autour de vous, passer du temps dans la nature aide à créer un lien plus fort avec les habitats que nous travaillons à protéger chaque jour.

Canadian Rivers Day 💧Rivers connect habitats, support biodiversity, and provide essential resources for wildlife and com...
06/08/2026

Canadian Rivers Day 💧

Rivers connect habitats, support biodiversity, and provide essential resources for wildlife and communities across Canada.

Protecting healthy waterways helps protect the ecosystems that depend on them.



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Journée canadienne des rivières 💧

Les rivières relient les habitats, soutiennent la biodiversité et fournissent des ressources essentielles à la faune et aux communautés à travers le Canada.

La protection de voies navigables en santé aide à protéger les écosystèmes qui en dépendent.

Rivers to Oceans Week 💧June 8–14From habitat loss to urban runoff, our waterways face a range of challenges that impact ...
06/05/2026

Rivers to Oceans Week 💧
June 8–14

From habitat loss to urban runoff, our waterways face a range of challenges that impact wildlife across Canada.

This week, take part in 7 Days, 7 Issues, 7 Pledges — a daily opportunity to learn more and take simple actions that support rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Are you up for the challenge?
https://cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/rivers-to-oceans-week.html



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Semaine des rivières aux océans 💧
8–14 juin

De la perte d’habitat au ruissellement urbain, nos voies navigables font face à une série de défis qui ont un impact sur la faune à travers le Canada.

Cette semaine, prenez part à 7 jours, 7 enjeux, 7 engagements — une occasion quotidienne d’en apprendre davantage et de poser des gestes simples pour soutenir les rivières, les lacs et les océans.

Relèverez-vous le défi?
https://cwf-fcf.org/fr/explorer/des-rivieres-aux-oceans.html

Protecting important waterfowl habitat in Manitoba 🌿🦆Through the NHCP–LTCF program, Manitoba Habitat Conservancy secured...
06/03/2026

Protecting important waterfowl habitat in Manitoba 🌿🦆

Through the NHCP–LTCF program, Manitoba Habitat Conservancy secured 83.93 hectares of habitat through a conservation easement within Manitoba’s Aspen Parkland Ecoregion.

Located in the Prairie Pothole Region, often referred to as North America’s “duck factory,” this landscape provides important breeding habitat for waterfowl and supports a wide range of biodiversity.

With much of this region converted to farmland, protecting the remaining natural habitat is critical for wildlife now and into the future.

Photo: Manitoba Habitat Conservancy (MHC)



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Protection d’un important habitat pour la sauvagine au Manitoba 🌿🦆

Grâce au programme PCPN-FPOC, Manitoba Habitat Conservancy a protégé 83,93 hectares d’habitat grâce à une servitude de conservation dans l’écorégion du parc Aspen du Manitoba.

Situé dans la région des fondrières des Prairies, souvent appelée la « fabrique de canards » de l’Amérique du Nord, ce paysage fournit un important habitat de reproduction pour la sauvagine et soutient une grande variété de biodiversité.

Alors qu’une grande partie de cette région a été convertie en terres agricoles, la protection des habitats naturels restants est essentielle pour la faune aujourd’hui et dans le futur.

Photo: Manitoba Habitat Conservancy (MHC)

June is here 🌿Across Canada, habitats are in full swing, from wetlands and forests to grasslands, wildlife is active and...
06/02/2026

June is here 🌿

Across Canada, habitats are in full swing, from wetlands and forests to grasslands, wildlife is active and raising the next generation.

A good reminder of how important it is to protect these spaces during the most active time of year.



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Juin est arrivé 🌿

À travers le Canada, les habitats sont en pleine activité, des milieux humides et des forêts aux prairies, la faune est active et élève la prochaine génération.

Un bon rappel de l’importance de protéger ces espaces pendant la période la plus active de l’année.

Ruddy DuckOxyura jamaicensisThe North American Ruddy Duck breeds from British Columbia and the south-western MacKenzie D...
05/30/2026

Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis

The North American Ruddy Duck breeds from British Columbia and the south-western MacKenzie District across the Canadian prairies to the Red River valley and south through the Great Plains with limited breeding in Mexico and the West indies. It winters on Atlantic and Pacific coasts from Delaware and British Columbia to Guatamala. Two isolated South American subspecies exist, the Columbian and Peruvian Ruddy ducks.

Ruddy ducks like freshwater marshes with enough open water for taking off and landing. These are frequently mud-bottomed, and there are ample bottom-feeding opportunities for larvae and vegetable foods. In winter they will eat small molluscs and crustaceans.

The female bends plants such as bulrushes to form a support for the next in which she lays about eight chalky-white eggs. They hatch in 23-26 days and the young are fledged at eight weeks.

Source: The Natural History Museum Library Ducks. A premier selection of prints from the London Natural History Museum’s library of wildlife publications.

Migration season is underway 🦆Across Canada, birds are beginning to move north as conditions shift, with longer days, wa...
05/26/2026

Migration season is underway 🦆

Across Canada, birds are beginning to move north as conditions shift, with longer days, warming temperatures, and changing water levels all playing a role in timing.

Wetlands and stopover habitats are critical during this time, giving birds a place to rest and refuel along the way.

Connect. Protect. Together.

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La saison de migration est en cours 🦆

À travers le Canada, les oiseaux commencent à se déplacer vers le nord à mesure que les conditions changent, avec des journées plus longues, des températures qui se réchauffent et des niveaux d’eau en évolution qui jouent tous un rôle dans le moment du déplacement.

Les milieux humides et les habitats de halte sont essentiels pendant cette période, offrant aux oiseaux un endroit pour se reposer et se ravitailler en cours de route.

Connecter. Protéger. Ensemble.

International Day for Biological Diversity 🌿Biodiversity is more than the variety of plants and animals around us — it i...
05/22/2026

International Day for Biological Diversity 🌿

Biodiversity is more than the variety of plants and animals around us — it includes the ecosystems they live in and the connections between them.

It supports the foundations of everyday life, from the food we eat to the health of our communities. But as biodiversity declines, so do the systems we depend on.

This year’s theme, Harmony with nature and sustainable development, is a reminder that our future is closely tied to the health of the natural world.



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Journée internationale de la diversité biologique 🌿

La biodiversité est plus que la variété de plantes et d’animaux qui nous entourent — elle comprend les écosystèmes dans lesquels ils vivent et les liens entre eux.

Elle soutient les bases de la vie quotidienne, de la nourriture que nous mangeons à la santé de nos communautés. Mais à mesure que la biodiversité décline, les systèmes dont nous dépendons déclinent aussi.

Le thème de cette année, Harmonie avec la nature et développement durable, est un rappel que notre avenir est étroitement lié à la santé du monde naturel.

Nature needs diversity — from urban pollinators, wetlands and forests to migratory birds. Wildlife Habitat Canada works ...
05/22/2026

Nature needs diversity — from urban pollinators, wetlands and forests to migratory birds. Wildlife Habitat Canada works with organizations and communities across Canada to protect and restore habitat, and conduct research to keep ecosystems resilient. Support our efforts to strengthen biodiversity: donate to fund fieldwork, restoration, and community-led initiatives. https://whc.org/donate/ 🌍🌿🐝 Every contribution matters.

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