Alvar explorations of a wandering biologist (part one)
NCC’s Esme Batten gives you the scoop on alvars, ecosystems that support an amazing diversity of species found nowhere else on Earth.
Author: Nature Conservancy of Canada staff
The tool belt
Many of us struggle with our mental health, whether it is our emotions, thoughts, ability to solve problems or overcome difficulties. One tool that has been shown to help improve mental health is spending time in nature.
Kayaking for conservation: A day in the life of a Nova Scotia conservation biologist
Danielle Horne, a conservation biologist for NCC's Atlantic Region, writes about her on-the-job kayaking adventures.
Heard it from a Scout: The #Trashtag challenge: 5 essential steps for leading a community cleanup
Community cleanups are one of the latest social media crazes, as the #Trashtag challenge takes the internet by storm. As the snow melts away to reveal the garbage buried beneath, there's no better time than now to spring-clean our own neighbourhoods.
Game of Toads: How nature intersects with fantasy
As Thronies everywhere prepare for the new season of Game of Thrones tonight, I can’t help but notice how nature continues to influence fiction and fantasy. While there are no magical, fossilized dragon eggs waiting to hatch in fire out in the boreal forest, the beasts we see in Game of Thrones have similarities to the smaller but still mighty species in habitats across Canada.
Manitoba: More than what can be seen from the highway
As you drive through Manitoba along the Trans-Canada Highway, you might get the impression that the province is flat and covered in aspen trees and agricultural lands. But there is much more to Manitoba than what can be seen from the highway.
Digging into soil health
Enlighten yourself about species that glow
Where are they now? Intern Alumni Spotlight: Brett Norman
This blog marks the ninth Intern Alumni Spotlight — a series highlighting some of the individuals who have interned with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in the past. Last month, Claire Elliott was featured as the Intern Alumni Spotlight, and this month we are following up with Brett Norman.
Healthy by nature: Getting outside for the benefit of nature and ourselves
A growing body of evidence shows that spending time outside can reduce stress, improve blood pressure, reduce anxiety and support our overall physical health. When you throw volunteering into the mix, the benefits increase — not just for ourselves but for nature too.
