This Halloween turn your pumpkin into an amazing wildlife-inspired work of art using one of CWF’s carving templates. Choose from a spooky spider, boo-tiful bat, a howling wolf or our very own mascot.

Wicked Widow Spider
Howling Wolf
Boo-tiful Bat
Canadian Wildlife Federation Logo
Sneaky Bat

http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/action/how-to/at-home/halloween-pumpkin-templates.html

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Wildlife-Friendly Halloween Pumpkins

As you carve your Halloween pumpkin, keep your backyard friends in mind. The seeds you scoop out are a treat for many birds such as jays, nuthatches, and grosbeaks. Wash the pulp off the seeds, then dry them in a 250-degree oven for about one hour. You can serve your avian feast right away or store the seeds in a closed container to feed your feathered friends throughout winter.

After Halloween has come and gone, don’t throw that old jack-o-lantern away. Instead, turn it into a sumptuous repast for wildlife, too. If you don't live in an urban area, place your pumpkin shell in a secluded area of your yard—where it won’t be an eyesore and cautious animals will feel comfortable visiting. Add cauliflower eyes, broccoli ears, and a carrot nose, then watch your pumpkin disappear as backyard residents munch away at this nutritious post-Halloween treat. (Please note: Leaving pumpkins and other food items in your yard is not advised in urban environments, where they are likely to attract rodent pests, such as rats.)