Author: Nature Conservancy of Canada staff
Conservation as a pathway to sustainability
How does conservation tie in to broader society goals, such as reducing poverty, sustaining life in water and life on land? Rob Wilson speaks about the important role that nature and the ecological goods and services it provides play in meeting the needs of more than 7 billion people worldwide.
5 ways to get involved in conservation this Canadian Environment Week
Since 1971, Canadians have been celebrating the nation’s natural heritage and the strides made in environmental protection during Canadian Environment Week. Here are five ways you can help contribute to nature conservation.
One million steps: A hike to honour the legacy of conservation (Part two)
For Dan Kraus's 15th work anniversary with NCC, he embarked on an epic hike along the Bruce Trail, and he brings back many stories of interesting encounters with flora and fauna from his trip.
One million steps: A hike to honour the legacy of conservation (Part one)
Dan Kraus celebrated his 15th work anniversary with NCC by taking a month-long hike through the Bruce Trail, and documents the many sights and scenes he came across through the conservation areas.
May roundup: Conservation and nature stories 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 May 2018:
Why I spent Mother’s Day 200 miles away from my daughter
Kayla Burak, NCC's engagement manager explains why the gift of life by tree planting is so important to her and her family.
Forest landmarks: A guide down memory lane
Liv Monck-Whipp talks about the uniqueness of landmarks in a forest, particularly one in Ontario called Backus Woods.
Simply walking
Mark Stabb speaks about David Thoreau's expression of the concept of "wildness" in the 1862 essay called "Walking." Mark embarks on a quest to see the essay in print in a small out-of-the-way reserve, only to find in a twist of fate that one hiker from the group he's leading on a naturalist hike had a copy right in her backpack.
So you think you can…mate? Bird edition (Part two)
Ryan Dudragne continues from part one of his blog where he talked about the splendor of mating and courtship displays of many migratory birds, but none that quite captivate his heart as those of the grassland bird species.
