CWF Calls on Canadians to Help Map Biodiversity Across the Country

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire CWF Calls on Canadians to Help Map Biodiversity Across the CountryAuthor of the article:OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is calling on Canadians across the country to join in documenting biodiversity during the third annual CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz, running Sept. 18 to 27. The 10-day initiative invites people of all ages and experience levels to use the free iNaturalist app to photograph and record wild plants, animals, fungi and other species in their communities.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountAll observations and sound recordings of wildlife will contribute to a growing record of the biodiversity found in Canada and can provide valuable information for scientists, conservation organizations and others working to understand and protect wildlife and habitat. Participants don’t need to be scientists or travel to a remote wilderness area to make impactful contributions. A walk through a city park, a backyard, a local wetland or neighbourhood can reveal an astonishing variety of life.“Biodiversity is all around us, but we don’t always notice it and share our findings with others,” said James Pagé, CWF species at risk and biodiversity specialist. “The Great Canadian Bioblitz gives everyone an opportunity to become a wildlife detective and help us better understand the species sharing our communities. You never know what you might discover.” Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againEvery observation matters. iNaturalist data can help researchers and conservation organizations understand where species occur, document changes over time and identify species that may require conservation attention. Observations may also reveal rare, at risk or invasive species.“With biodiversity loss recognized as a major conservation challenge, understanding what species are present — and where they are found — is an important first step toward protecting wildlife and natural habitat in Canada,” Pagé said.Sign up or Log in using the free iNaturalist app or at iNaturalist.caJoin the CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz iNaturalist project for your observations to countFrom Sept. 18 to 27, take a photo or sound recording of the wild species you encounter anywhere in CanadaUpload your observations to iNaturalist, and they will automatically be included in the projectParticipants can also explore observations made by others, learn more about species they encounter and contribute to a growing national picture of biodiversity. Canadians are invited to take part on their own or to join on one of the many in-person bioblitzes across Canada.For more information and to participate visit GreatCanadianBioblitz.ca.In 2026, CWF is funding 10 organized bioblitzes across Canada.CWF will be on-site in collaboration with Mycosphaera at the Festival des champignons forestiers du Kamouraska in Quebec.In 2025, there were more than 97,000 observations recorded during the Great Canadian Bioblitz including the first Canadian observations of a fungus on Vancouver Island and a sea slug in Vancouver, B.C. An endangered moth was also found in Ontario.About the Canadian Wildlife Federation:The Canadian Wildlife Federation is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to conserving wildlife and habitats in Canada for the use and enjoyment of all. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on wildlife and the environment, carrying out actions to conserve and restore species and habitats, developing and delivering conservation education programs, advocating for changes to government policy and programs, and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature. For more information, visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca.David DeRocco Senior Manager, Marketing and Events davidd@cwf-fcf.org (613) 599-9594 x 279 (905) 975 4672 (cell) Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.