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WILDER INSTITUTE LEADS CANADA’S FIRST IUCN SSC CENTRE FOR SPECIES SURVIVAL: PUTTING PEOPLE AT THE HEART OF CONSERVATION
Tuesday May 13, 202513 MAY 2025 (Calgary, AB) – Breaking new ground in Canada, the Wilder Institute in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC) established...
SECRETS OF THE BLAKISTON FAN: ISOLATED BUTTERFLY REVEALED AS NEW SPECIES
Wednesday April 23, 202523 April 2025 (Calgary, AB) – Hidden in the wind-swept grasslands of Waterton Lakes National Park, a tiny butterfly has been keeping a big secret. Long believed to be just...
Inside the Wilder Institute Whooping Crane Conservation Breeding Program
Monday April 7, 2025Amid North America’s wetlands, the whooping crane stands as a symbol of resilience. Towering at 1.5 meters with a wingspan stretching over two meters, this striking bird is impossible to...
Reflecting on 2024: A Year in Conservation
Monday March 10, 2025Reflecting on 2024: A Year in Conservation 2024 was a remarkable year filled with milestones, collaborations, and advancements in wildlife conservation. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support, which...
SAVING SPECIES TOGETHER: VEREN AND THE WILDER INSTITUTE UNITE FOR CONSERVATION
Tuesday March 4, 202504 MARCH 2025 (Calgary, AB) Veren has renewed its commitment to wildlife conservation with a generous contribution of $225,000 over three years. This funding will support the Wilder Institute’s Burrowing...
MAJOR FUNDING BOOST FOR CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN GHANA
Tuesday February 25, 2025The Wilder Institute is celebrating a transformative step forward for conservation and community development in Ghana. As part of Canada’s commitment to strengthening climate action and supporting vulnerable communities, the...