Bossing the burn: Part two
NCC's Matthew Braun continues his story about how he "bossed" his first prescribed burn, which took place at the Old Man on his Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area in Saskatchewan.
Author: Nature Conservancy of Canada staff
Bossing the burn: Part one
NCC's Matthew Braun talks about how he "bossed" his first prescribed burn, which took place at the Old Man on his Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area in Saskatchewan.
Tune in: Let the birds be your guide at Abraham Lake Nature Reserve
Jim Cameron describes Abraham Lake as a quiet oasis away from civilization. That is, until the silence on the trail that weaves through the property is interrupted by one of the area’s many winged residents.
What do we save? How science and planning are evolving to help make critical conservation decisions
In a world that is rapidly losing wildlife and habitats, conservation has become a science of decision-making. More and more, we are seeing the decision-making process include a rich diversity of perspectives and sources of knowledge.
Paddling through the “Everglades of the Northâ€
Backpack Essentials: Deep in the wilderness, it’s nice to have a best friend
The story behind the carapace platform
On World Turtle Day (May 23), I will kick off a third season of carapace.ca. Every success sprouts from an initially good idea, so let me tell you how this project came about.
International Day of Biological Diversity: A thank you note to Algonquin Park
Algonquin Provincial Park holds a special, almost mythical place in our Canadian narrative of parks and wild places. Established in 1893 (originally as Algonquin National Park), it was only the fifth protected area established by a new Canadian Confederation.
Kids donate their birthday money to the Nature Conservancy of Canada
On April 27, my two sons, Finn and Bodhi, had a "toonie party" to celebrate their joint birthday. In lieu of gifts, my husband and I asked their friends and other family members to bring each of them a toonie to save or spend on something special and another toonie for the boys to donate to a charity of their choice: the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC).
Natural legacy: Nature comes full circle at Quebec’s pointe Saint-Pierre
Standing on the shores of the Gaspé Peninsula, there is a certain serenity that washes over you like waves.Here at the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) pointe Saint-Pierre (Point St. Peter) property, you can completely immerse yourself in a 360-degree nature experience.
