When I woke up on the morning of Sunday, December 30 — the day of the bird count — I had no previous experience spotting, identifying or surveying for birds. By the end of the day, five dedicated birders from the Beaverton Christmas Bird Count had taken me under their wing.

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Sometimes, wild animals find themselves working alongside other species for the mutual benefit of both species. Working together can increase the likelihood of a successful hunt for both parties, increase effectiveness and save energy.

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One of my most relevant memories during my Scouting years happened at a winter camp in E.C. Manning Provincial Park in BC on a frigid February night. One of our Scouters led an astronomy activity, helping us locate bright winter constellations that are highest in the sky in winter.

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There are great ways to recycle your Christmas tree, but you can also let nature recycle your tree in your own backyard.

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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 December 2018.

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With any type of fishing, in any season, it’s important to understand the impacts of what we take from the water. Fish are a vital part of they ecosystem, playing a part in a complex food chain.

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Robert Alvo summarizes his findings of over 25 years of examining the effects of lake acidification on common loon breeding success in the Sudbury region of Ontario.

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When I was hired as a conservation technician for the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Ontario Region, I could barely contain my excitement! Getting hands-on conservation work experience with like-minded individuals had always been a dream, and now it was coming to life.

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Staff at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) come from all corners of the country and love to spend time in nature. Read about how NCC staff are celebrating the holidays in nature.

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Santa’s reindeer are kind of a big deal. They have important jobs, as they’re pretty much celebrities in the North Pole. Read on to find out six things you probably didn’t know about reindeer.

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