All Stories
Peat beneath our feet
Peat forms in wetlands when a shortage of oxygen in wet soils slows down the breakdown of mosses and other plants. Over thousands of years, layers of organic material build on top of each other, forming peat. We call places with these special soils peatlands. [Learn more]
On the water with land guardians
The Ross River Land Guardian canoe training was a long-awaited trip for all of us. Current guardians steward their land and water, ensuring what happens on the land aligns with Dene values and practices. [Learn more]
Every ending is really just a new beginning
I am writing this letter to share that November 4th will be my last day as the Executive Director of CPAWS Yukon. [Learn more]
Op-Ed: In the Yukon, nature is thriving. We can keep it that way
My fear is that despite these meaningful wins for nature, we still risk sleepwalking our way into the same crisis that’s facing the rest of the country. By setting meaningful conservation goals, Yukon can protect the cultural and ecological values we hold so dear. [Learn more]
Is this the face of climate change in the Yukon?
Floods. Wildfires. Daily lightning. Road closures. Relentless mosquitos. Every time I go outside, I wonder… [Learn more]
Many species tolerate the existing roads in McIntyre Creek. Why is CPAWS Yukon opposing a new road?
Coyote pups tumbling about in a clearing. A calf moose trotting behind its mother’s towering legs. A pine marten standing up its hind legs. We’re fortunate to live in a city that is so rich in wildlife and wild spaces, but that could change if we take it for granted. [Learn more]
Corridor Conservation: My story as a youth inspired by McIntyre Creek
After joining the McIntyre Creek/Chasàn Chùa project in the winter, high school student Amelia supported our snow track surveys both in the field and from her computer. She shares her story of trudging through the snow and learning all about the creek and its wildlife. [Learn more]
Romance in the Wild
Valentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating love and affection. But love can take on many forms, especially in the wild! Learn what romance looks like for wildlife in the Yukon and beyond. [Learn more]
We’re Moving!
We have some big news: next month CPAWS Yukon will be moving to a new home! This relocation is the culmination of several years of work from our team, and we believe it is the right move to set us up for ongoing success. But of course, we’re feeling a lot of mixed emotions about it. [Learn more]
How do we give a voice to the wilderness?
Every day our team makes decisions about what goes into our public messaging and in this post, I want to give you a peak behind the curtain, to show you how our team goes about transforming words and ideas into meaningful change. [Learn more]