Author: Nature Conservancy of Canada staff
Driving Miss Hazel
Read the story of how the Hazel Bird property in Ontario’s Rice Lake Plains Natural Area came under NCC's the ownership.
April roundup: Conservation and nature stories from around the world that caught our eye this month
Every day, countless inspiring and informative stories are published about conservation successes or discoveries in nature and wildlife around the world. Here are some that caught our attention in April 2019.
Something’s Fishy: Atlantic whitefish
In the cold waters of Nova Scotia’s Petite Rivière watershed swims a fish so elusive that, without action, it might never be seen again.
The colours of early spring
NCC’s Brynn Bellingham discusses three colours that appear in nature and mark the start of spring.
Alvar explorations of a wandering biologist (part two)
NCC’s Esme Batten tells you about her adventures exploring an alvar in the U.K. and its similarities to alvars in Ontario.
A place that’s for the birds: Newfoundland and Labrador’s Codroy Valley is a haven for wildlife and a boon for bird lovers
Restoration is super cool… literally!
Ph.D. candidate Jonas Hamberg writes about how he uses satellite and thermal imagery to monitor ecosystem restoration on NCC properties in Norfolk County, Ontario.
We can recover Canada’s wildlife: Five examples of species NCC is helping save
Here are five small successes where the efforts of NCC and our partners have directly supported an official change in the status of at-risk wildlife species in Canada. These successes should inspire us all.
Ecotourism in Canada
As climate change becomes more of a reality, people are beginning to reconsider the ways in which they travel. Ecotourism, as many travellers already know, is a type of tourism that offers experiences for people to discover and enjoy natural habitats, while supporting organizations that prioritize sustainability and conservation.
