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Author: Nature Conservancy of Canada staff

Spotting the spotted wintergreen: Research on rare woodland plants in Ontario

May 19, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
How does a scientist study rare plants? First, you might want to know whether individual patches are growing or shrinking, and how the environment affects them.

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How AI can benefit conservation

May 17, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
How does artificial intelligence (AI) play a role in the work of the Nature Conservancy of Canada?

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Reminiscing about nature in Dhaka

May 10, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
Dhaka and Montreal are two cities with very different climates and nature. To experience nature in such drastically different settings allowed this NCC staff member to recognize the importance of protecting biodiversity globally.

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Sparrows, sparrows, everywhere!

May 8, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
On a recent trip to Costa Rica, Mhairi Mcfarlane encountered a Lincoln’s sparrow. The location happened to be the one of the most southerly observations of this species globally.

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Surviving the storm: What happens after the trees come down?

April 28, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
A spring freezing rain thunderstorm tests the resilience of the forest that is home to Ontario's tallest tree. Learn about what happens in a storm's aftermath and the importance of conserving land to steward and restore so the habitat within is resilient.

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Native plants look different across Canada

April 25, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
Native gardens can look very different across the country. Here are some findings while looking for native species in Nova Scotia.

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No easy task: Ayla Peacock on battling invasive species in the Crown of the Continent

April 7, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
Learn about an invasive species pilot program in Alberta, the challenge at hand, and how our conservation technicians and partner organizations are chipping away at the issue.

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The wonder of new discoveries

April 1, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
You've heard about vampire bats from Central and South America, but what about a blood-sucking rabbit?

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For the love of our landscapes

March 30, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
Learn about how one NCC supporter is redefining the admirable qualities of the lands that surround her and co-existing in a way that benefits people and nature.

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The Friday Five: Conservation and nature stories from around the world that caught our eye this week

August 14, 2020 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
Each week, countless inspiring and informative stories are published about conservation successes or discoveries in nature and wildlife around the world. Here are some of the conservation and nature stories that caught our attention the week of August 10, 2020.

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