If you want to see many species of birds, you will undoubtedly be faced with a choice. Visit only one or two sites to maximize the chances of seeing what is there versus visiting many sites to maximize the number of species that don’t require a lot of searching.

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The Canadian Chestnut Council is a volunteer scientific and charitable organization in its 29th year, with the single goal of saving the American chestnut from extinction. In the mid-1920s, a fungal disease, the invasive chestnut blight, swept into Ontario from New York state, killing approximately two million trees and leaving a few isolated chestnuts as survivors.

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One of my favourite things about fish is how deeply rooted they are in Canadian culture. I feel like nearly every Canadian has that one great fishing story in their repertoire, and feel instantly bonded to someone when I hear it.

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Just east of Edmonton lies Beaver Hills, a natural landscape that spans five counties and is home to Elk Island National Park, Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village and Strathcona Wilderness Centre. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is currently working with partners, community members and our supporters to expand and connect the conserved landscape in the Beaver Hills.

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In honour of International Women’s Day (March 8), we’re celebrating six female staff members at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) who are working to create a stronger future for Canada’s landscapes. Born in Seoul, South Korea, and growing up in both Seoul and Hong Kong, Helen Kim was closely connected with the mountains and outdoors throughout her childhood. Now, as a manager of gift and database administration in the finance department, Helen oversees many…

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The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a conservation partnership by Ocean Wise and WWF-Canada that aims to build an understanding of shoreline litter by encouraging Canadians to rehabilitate their shorelines through cleanups.

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The sight of migrating birds, wildflowers and singing frogs are just some early signs of spring. Here are some harbingers of the season to look out for across the country, from coastal British Columbia all the way to Atlantic Canada.

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With habitat fragmentation and urban development, there are fewer intact forests, woodlands and other natural habitats than there once were. By setting up a nest box, you can help provide more nesting sites and in turn potentially help bolster a declining bird population. Learn how to create a simple nest box for your backyard.

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“Conservation isn’t about wildlife, it’s about people. If you’re serious about conserving wildlife, you need to understand how people work.” – Josh Noseworthy

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There has been a lot of bad news lately about Lake Winnipeg. Algae blooms occur regularly, and zebra mussels are settling into their new home. Despite the current state of Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba’s other large lakes, there is both reason and evidence for hope.

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