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So, what do you do for a living?

NCC's Cameron Wood hikes with the Google Trekker at Fairy Hill. (Photo by NCC)

NCC's Cameron Wood hikes with the Google Trekker at Fairy Hill. (Photo by NCC)

It’s often one of the first questions we get asked, or that we ask others, when meeting someone for the first time. I think “What’s your name?” or some form of that might be the only question that is more common. Most of...

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When seeing it isn’t enough

Milk River Basin Natural Area, SK (Photo by NCC)

Milk River Basin Natural Area, SK (Photo by NCC)

Photos can evoke emotion and connection. This is definitely the case with Canada’s natural landscapes. Think of some of the nature photos you’ve seen that make you pause: beautiful mountain vistas, crystal clear lakes, old-growth...

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Kitchen table conservation: The importance of collaboration with landowners

Qu'Appelle River Valley, Saskatchewan (Photo by NCC)

Qu'Appelle River Valley, Saskatchewan (Photo by NCC)

It is surprising to some just how much conservation entails talking to people. It’s still important to identify species, assess the health of the landscapes we are managing, manage invasive species and all of the other tasks people expect,...

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