Posts tagged: WWF

School kids come clean

Inspiring elementary school students take part in spring shoreline cleanup organized by WWF-Canada and the Vancouver Aquarium and see the human impact of littering on our waterways.

May 15, 2012
Posted by Kathryn Dorrell

Put meaning into Mother’s Day

Gift ideas for Mother’s Day that give twice – and won’t break your kids’ (or your own) piggy banks.

May 09, 2012
Posted by Kathryn Dorrell

Last chance to sponsor a CN Tower climber

I woke up this morning feeling somehow surprised that I had agreed to climb the CN Tower for a third year in a row (is it possible for knees to wince?). But really, when I think about it, how can I say no?

April 19, 2012
Posted by Sara Falconer

Earth Hour goes to extremes to protect the planet

Just five months after the end of the Libyan uprising, nineteen-year-old Mohammad Nattah will organise Earth Hour in his town of Tripoli for the first time.

March 23, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger

Deepening our discussion on wind power

After some questions and comments regarding a blog post about wind power, we have illustrated here why WWF works in the area of environmentally friendly energy, and will provide some of the facts behind it.

March 09, 2012
Posted by Zoë Caron

Community Panda of the Month: Branksome Hall

Each month WWF will be featuring an individual or group that has gone above and beyond to support WWF’s conservation efforts. This month, we are thrilled to feature Branksome Hall after they raised more than $6,500 for WWF.

February 10, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Royal seal of approval for ‘sustainable seafood’

WWF-UK president, Prince Charles, says it’s “critically urgent” that countries find ways of dealing with over-fishing.

February 08, 2012
Posted by Kathryn Dorrell

If my Gramma makes every day National Sweater Day, I can too

What my Gramma says, goes. So if she called to remind me about National Sweater Day, I would sure as heck be turning down my thermostat. Will you?

February 01, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Planning a new way forward in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River

By Elizabeth Hendriks
The St. Lawrence is one of Canada’s most threatened rivers. This week, the International Joint Commission (IJC) proposed a solution that we believe brings us a big step closer to seeing a healthier river. Get involved!

February 01, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger

Elephant poaching and ivory trade on the rise

An estimated 4,000 to 12,000 are killed each year for their tusks. In Egypt, failure in law enforcement and new buyers fuel that country’s illegal ivory market.

January 30, 2012
Posted by Kathryn Dorrell

Giant Panda on two wheels

Our panda took part in Toronto’s symbolic ‘Coldest Day of the Year Ride’ cycling event this morning.

January 30, 2012
Posted by Peter Ewins

Cold is the new hot: One blogger makes every day National Sweater Day

Why would I heat every inch of our 1,100 square foot home when I was occupying less than 100? For me, every day is Sweater Day.

January 27, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger

Putting an end to tiger poaching

Zero Poaching is a new WWF initiative to stop tiger poachers in their tracks and help recover the world’s dwindling tiger population.

January 24, 2012
Posted by Kathryn Dorrell

100% Renewable Energy by 2050: The steps we need to take

100% renewable energy is achievable by 2050. Let’s start by making every day National Sweater Day.

January 24, 2012
Posted by Katie Edmonds

Ways we conserve while celebrating the Chinese New Year

As you may know, Monday, January 23, 2012 will mark the start of the Lunar New Year of the Dragon. Here’s how our family celebrates while keeping an eye on the environment.

January 18, 2012
Posted by Guest Blogger
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