By conserving Canada’s forests and preventing the spread of invasive species, we can ensure future generations will continue ...

I posed this question during the second annual retreat for the Weston Family Conservation Science Fellowship Program in September 2024. The other Fellows and I were sitting around our cabin’s fire pit ...

What does the eastern musk turtle look like? These are small freshwater turtles measuring a maximum carapace (upper shell) length of 15 centimetres. Their arched, narrow carapaces are grey, brown or ...

"Bear!” My partner warned me, as I walked quietly with my head down after a long, hot day of hiking through a provincial park in southern Ontario. I didn’t see the American black bear that ambled out ...

Spotted knapweed, a member of the sunflower family, is an aggressive invader that is especially problematic in native grasslands in western Canada and has recently spread to Manitoba. There are five ...

Phragmites (or common reed) is a non-native, invasive reed from Eurasia, and it is quickly spreading throughout North America. Found mostly in wetlands, this towering plant takes over moist areas, ...

There are two species of elephant seal. The southern elephant seal lives in southern oceans, and the northern elephant seal lives in the northern Pacific Ocean. What does it look like? Elephant seals ...

World-renowned for its diversity of orchids and ferns, the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula is one of the best hot spots for biodiversity in the Great Lakes. Rare habitat is also found here, including alvars, ...

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Supporters of all types play an important part in furthering the mission of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in Atlantic Canada. Sign up for NCC’s newsletter and stay informed about the ...

Darkwoods has a long history of use by local communities. Since the 1960s, the public has been allowed limited access to the property with a permit, and NCC is happy to continue that tradition and ...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Conservation Volunteers program engages people of all ages in the protection of our country's species and natural habitats. It provides a meaningful, hands-on ...