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WWF's panda mascot chasing Shaun Stephens-Whale, the fastest climber, up the stairs of BC Place's lower bowl.

BC Place Climb for Nature Southern Resident Killer Whales

Southern resident killer whales could be extinct in a lifetime. WWF-Canada’s Climb for Nature returns to BC Place to help wildlife from coast to coast to coast

August 4, 2026

The WWF Climb for Nature is coming back BC Place in Vancouver on October 24. Canada's only stadium climb raises funds to conserve wildlife in B.C. and throughout Canada.

Close up of three southern resident Killer whales (Orcinus orca) moving through the waters at Active Pass, British Columbia, Canada

Leaders of Canada’s Largest Environmental and Conservation Organizations Unite on Parliament Hill to Fight Federal Environmental Rollbacks

June 3, 2026

“Wildlife like the southern resident killer whale doesn’t disappear by accident. Extinction is a choice — a choice about what we protect and what we sacrifice," said Megan Leslie, president and CEO of WWF-Canada.

Harrison Browne, Ksenia Kharlamova and Anastasia Kharlamova celebrate at the top of the CN Tower with WWF's panda mascot on May 2.

CN Tower Climb

More than 5,800 people raised $1.46 million at WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature

May 3, 2026

Climbers included a circus performer undergoing an elective foot amputation later this year, stars of Heated Rivalry, and father-and-son team continuing their 17-year tradition. Plus a new fastest female climb record!

Lianne Gravitis at the CN Tower finish line.

CN Tower Climb

Taking rivalry to new heights: Meet the stars, siblings, speed climbers facing off at WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature

April 24, 2026

Heated Rivalry’s Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova and Harrison Browne among those climbing the CN Tower for Canada’s remarkable wildlife on May 2-3.

Hudson and James Bay Lowlands, blue water with green islands

New $3.8B federal nature plan marks a turning point for nature — action starts now

March 31, 2026

Long-awaited strategy delivers funding for nature protection and Indigenous leadership, setting the stage for implementation that delivers lasting impact

Earth Hour

Earth Hour turns 20: WWF invites Canadians to mark the milestone by switching off and speaking up

March 26, 2026

This Saturday, March 28 millions of people around the world will mark Earth Hour’s 20th birthday by turning off the lights for 60 minutes, sending a powerful message: Nature can’t wait.

Good Nature with Megan Leslie artwork, features a photo of Megan wearing a green WWF panda branded T-shirt with a colourful background.

Curb bad news with Good Nature, WWF-Canada’s new podcast about the people protecting our planet

March 25, 2026

At a time when many of us feel overwhelmed about endangered species, habitat loss and climate change, hope can be hard to come by. But it’s out there — and Good Nature with Megan Leslie finds it by celebrating the good we find in nature and the good-natured people...

Northern leopard frog in Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Canada

Nature can’t wait: WWF-Canada calls on Canada to close the biodiversity funding gap

March 3, 2026

Canada’s plan to restore and protect nature has fallen dangerously off track and funding is about to dry up. To close the gap between promises and progress made, WWF-Canada is calling for renewed momentum and long-term investment, including $1.5 billion for nature conservation.

A group of 20 kids posing with shovels and small shrubs planted at the edge of a grassy field.

Go Wild

On your marks, get set, grow! Students of all ages are getting ready to restore wildlife habitats with WWF-Canada grants

February 5, 2026

This year's Go Wild Grants will support projects at schools across the country from preschool to post-secondary

Aerial photo of a pod of white Beluga whales swimming through a break in the sea ice

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Southern resident killer whales could be extinct in a lifetime. WWF-Canada’s Climb for Nature returns to BC Place to help wildlife from coast to coast to coast

Leaders of Canada’s Largest Environmental and Conservation Organizations Unite on Parliament Hill to Fight Federal Environmental Rollbacks

More than 5,800 people raised $1.46 million at WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature

Taking rivalry to new heights: Meet the stars, siblings, speed climbers facing off at WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature

New $3.8B federal nature plan marks a turning point for nature — action starts now

Earth Hour turns 20: WWF invites Canadians to mark the milestone by switching off and speaking up

Curb bad news with Good Nature, WWF-Canada’s new podcast about the people protecting our planet

Nature can’t wait: WWF-Canada calls on Canada to close the biodiversity funding gap

On your marks, get set, grow! Students of all ages are getting ready to restore wildlife habitats with WWF-Canada grants

The High Seas Treaty sets sail today without Canada — for now

Time to get protected areas back on track in Canada

‘Our economic resilience must be rooted in nature,’ WWF-Canada says in response to federal budget 2025

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