Warm winter weather can wake wildlife
People-provided food can keep bears, other animals from resting and create negative encounters
January 3, 2023
Tag: nature
2022 Year in Review
See the impact The Fur-Bearers and our supporters had on wildlife, habitat, and communities across Canada in 2022!
December 19, 2022
A special offer for you and the animals
Get a unique gift or art from Westcoast Artist Sarah Hammond and help Canadian wildlife at the same time with this limited offer!
November 7, 2022
3 Ways DST Ending Impacts Animals
You’ll love the extra hour of sleep. Your furry companions and local wildlife may be less enthused.
November 3, 2022
Why Coexisting With Raccoons Matters
Raccoons play an important role in our ecosystems, and it is important that we learn to appreciate our wild neighbours and coexist with them, writes volunteer Ashley Sim Yun U!
October 26, 2022
How I Stopped Squirrels From Stealing Spuds
A simple system that starts with understanding squirrels and ends with coexistence.
October 26, 2022
2023 Clements Awards Nominations Open
Help identify outstanding individuals who have improved the lives of fur-bearing animals in Canada!
October 19, 2022
What is an Ecosystem?
You’ve probably heard the word, but do you know all the places you can find ecosystems?
October 17, 2022
batch skincare featuring Tricia Stevens
To talk more about this fresh company and what sets them apart, as well as details on how your purchase can help wildlife, Tricia Stevens joined Defender Radio.
October 17, 2022
Before you post that wildlife video…
Questions to ask yourself when you want to share video or photos of local wildlife.
October 12, 2022
Les traductions françaises arrivent bientôt !
The Fur-Bearers is proud to announce that we’ve integrated translation software and will be populating our website with versions of our content in French beginning in early winter 2022.
September 27, 2022
The American badger (Taxidea taxus)
Get to know all about the American badger and their lives in Canada with this in-depth article!
September 12, 2022
Wildlife is on the move: tips to keep them out of your home
Young animals are seeking new den sites and food sources as summer fades into fall. These tips will help keep them out of your home!
August 29, 2022
Calling all crafters: donate projects to support wildlife in Canada!
Our next silent auction will feature handmade items from supporters like you! Click to find out how to contribute today.
June 29, 2022
Eye on Wildlife: Good fences make good neighbours, sort of
A 6′ fence keeps human visitors from entering the yard. What impact might it have on local wildlife? A trail cam reveals what happened!
June 14, 2022
It’s time to euthanize this word in media
Language used in media can remove a feeling of responsibility for consequences to wildlife.
May 25, 2022
Three Tips to Geocache Safely For Wildlife
GPS-treasure hunt is a great family-friendly activity, especially when being mindful of area wildlife and ecosystems!
May 25, 2022
5 Attractants To Check and Save Lives
Use these tips to stash your trash as wildlife seek easy spring snacks.
May 18, 2022
Questions to ask your Ontario candidates for MPP
Talk to your candidates and find out where they stand on these important issues!
May 5, 2022
Q&A: Sarah Ronald illuminates the experience of wildlife
BC animal artist Sarah Ronald on her philosophy, showing human impact on wildlife, the role of art and her new exhibit at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum in Vancouver.
April 20, 2022
Springing Into April
Spring is here and it’s the end of the 8th season of Defender Radio! Get details about our Spring Silent Auction and more on this final episode of the season.
March 31, 2022
Make It Monthly to protect Canada’s fur-bearers!
Begin your monthly charitable donation to The Fur-Bearers this March via CanadaHelps.org, and CanadaHelps will make a one-time donation of $20 to us!
March 2, 2022
The Switch: Hügelkultur and Biodiversity with Sam Ceci
Samantha Ceci is helping create biodiversity in a monocultured woodlot at Dalhousie University by switching to Hugelkultur!
October 27, 2021
Your Conservation Area pre-visit checklist
A little bit of preparation goes a long way in keeping visitors, the ecosystem and wildlife safe!
June 17, 2021
