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Author: Nature Conservancy of Canada staff

Wetlands are our natural defences and need to be conserved

February 2, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is proud to work with private landowners, communities, governments and other organizations to conserve important habitats, including wetlands, floodplains and shores.

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Conservation heroes in the county: John Lowry

January 26, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
John Lowry is grateful to spend more time outdoors exploring and directly involved with conservation. In a few short years, he has grown tremendously as a volunteer and a naturalist too!

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Hop into the new year with these Canadian lagomorphs

January 20, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
Rabbits are one of the most easily observed species in my suburban neighbourhood. Along with two species of rabbits, there are also three species of hares native to Canada.

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Conservation heroes in the county: Richard Bird

January 19, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
In the second blog of the "Conservation heroes in the county" series, we dive into why the world need more Richard Birds.

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Fighting phragmites on Georgian Bay

January 18, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
The invasive species known as phragmites (phrag, as most call it) has immense effects on our native ecosystems. Learn about effective control methods.

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Conservation heroes in the county: Cheryl Anderson

January 12, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
Cheryl Anderson has dedicated thousands of hours toward protecting Prince Edward County's natural and cultural heritage. Learn about why she fell in love with nature and her passion for it.

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Tree girdling

January 6, 2023 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
What is tree girdling and how is it sometimes used for conservation?

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Land Trust Alliance Rally 2022 – New Orleans

December 27, 2022 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
The Land Trust Alliance Rally is the largest conservation-focused land trust conference in North America. Find out what one member of NCC's delegation learned on the trip.

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The global significance of Indigenous-led conservation

December 22, 2022 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
The future of conservation is Indigenous, and NCC is an organization with staff who respect Indigenous science and land protection approaches as the pathway forward.

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1000th balloon in the Grand Bend area

December 16, 2022 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
Lynn Tremain combs the shorelines and natural areas for trash and debris in the Grand Bend area of Ontario, and her finds (especially balloons) are staggering!

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