This blog marks the fifth Alumni Spotlight; a series highlighting some of the individuals who have interned with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in the past. Last month, Sheena Briggs was featured as the Alumni Spotlight and this month we are following up with Andrew Ryckman.

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Get some ideas from Canadian wildlife on what to make during the holiday season.

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Read about Matthew Braun's encounters with plains bison on NCC's Buffalo Valley 01 property in the Missouri Coteau, SK.

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Every December 5th, on International Volunteer Day, the United Nations recognizes volunteers worldwide for their efforts and celebrates the impact that volunteerism is making toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals — a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.

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From maintaining balanced ecosystems that are home to Mother Nature’s diverse creatures, to regulating climate, to providing experiences for youth to connect with nature, forest conservation is key to creating a secure and improved world of tomorrow. We should all share the responsibility of ensuring our forests stay lush and strong to benefit future generations.

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Over the past few weeks, seemingly unintentionally, I've been surrounded by artists who see the natural world a lot differently than I do. I was pleased to find that it has really changed my perspective on nature and how we interact with the environment around us.

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With pollution, deforestation, climate change and other concerns, there must be ways to make peace with nature. Fortunately, there are.

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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 November 2018.

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This past summer, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) participated in the protection of the largest contiguous area of boreal forest in the world. This amazing feat was achieved in partnership with the Tallcree Tribal Government, the Governments of Alberta and Canada and Syncrude Canada Ltd.

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In honour of NCC's 56th anniversary, NCC's national conservation biologist Dan Kraus reflects on wildlife conservation in Canada.

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