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71. Good things happen when you take your class outside

(Web Page; Fri Apr 20 16:47:00 CDT 2018)

In many urban areas, children and families lack access to nature and the freedom to explore local plants and animals. Anxiety levels, attention-deficit disorder (ADHD) and antisocial behaviour in children is on the rise. It's said that t...

Description: Find out the wonderful things kids can learn when they step outside of the classroom and into nature.

72. My time with Canada's nature

(Web Page; Thu Oct 20 16:19:00 CDT 2016)

Canada is the place where I was born, but I moved to Hong Kong at a young age for the long-term. This summer, I had a valuable chance to come back to my hometown and volunteer with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to help with stew...

Description: Over the summer of 2016, Clement Wong had a valuable chance to come back to my hometown and volunteer with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) on stewardship activities at their properties.

73. Old-growth forests 101

(Web Page; Fri Oct 27 15:09:00 CDT 2023)

Why are old-growth forests important? When thinking about healthy forests, it’s not often we include dead and dying trees. But any enlightened forest manager will tell you that they’re an essential part of a healthy forest e...

Description: When thinking about healthy forests, it's not often we include dead, dying or diseased trees. But any forest manager will tell you that they're an essential part of a healthy forest ecosystem, and a key characteristic of old-growth.

74. A legacy of hope

(Web Page; Mon Dec 18 08:35:00 CST 2023)

Inspired by a past donor, Margaret Kelch inspires others with her message that hope comes in gifts of all sizes. In the Happy Valley Forest, just north of the Greater Toronto Area, there’s a trail-side plaque on a very large roc...

Description: Inspired by a past donor, Margaret Kelch inspires others with her message that hope comes in gifts of all sizes.

75. Special connections

(Web Page; Mon Jun 25 14:49:00 CDT 2018)

For my family and me, summer is a special season for spending time together outside. I always love to include the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in my travel plans, whether near or far. My curiosity includes not only the living lands...

Description: Erica Thompson shares her special memories from her 16 years with NCC, and encourages the public to visit a Nature Destination this summer.

76. Lohbrunner Woods Nature Preserve

(Web Page; Tue Apr 02 15:35:00 CDT 2024)

Lohbrunner Woods is a second-growth maturing Coastal Douglas-fir forest located on southeastern Vancouver Island, northeast of Victoria in Langford's Happy Valley. The 10-hectare nature preserve protects essential wildlife habitat in a r...

Description: Lohbrunner Woods is a 25-acre (10-hectare) nature preserve that protects a maturing second-growth Coastal Douglas-fir forest and its wildlife residents.

77. Top 10 forests to visit across Canada

(Web Page; Tue Apr 10 14:00:00 CDT 2018)

Canada is rich in forest habitats, with many unique forests in each province. Over half of our country is covered in forests, and Canada is home to almost 10 per cent of the world’s forests. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) i...

Description: Canada is rich in forest habitats, with many unique forests in each province. Over half of our country is covered in forests, and Canada is home to almost 10 per cent of the world’s forests.

78. Hirondelle bicolore

(Web Page; Fri May 06 09:07:00 CDT 2022)

À quoi ressemble cette espèce? L’hirondelle bicolore ne passe pas inaperçue avec son dos bleu chatoyant et sa poitrine d’un blanc immaculé. Ses plumes du vol, qui bordent ses ailes, sont noires. S...

Description: L’hirondelle bicolore ne passe pas inaperçue avec son dos bleu chatoyant et sa poitrine d’un blanc immaculé.

79. 10 ways to start 2019 naturally

(Web Page; Mon Jan 14 08:12:00 CST 2019)

With 2018 come and gone, there’s no better time than now to turn over a new leaf. The beginning of a new year brings new possibilities, and we make resolutions that we hope will stick over the next 365 days. Whether you’re ho...

Description: With 2018 come and gone, there’s no better time than now to turn over a new leaf. The beginning of a new year brings new possibilities, and we make resolutions that we hope will stick over the next 365 days.

80. Tree swallow

(Web Page; Wed Jun 08 14:31:00 CDT 2022)

What does the tree swallow look like? The tree swallow is an eye-catching bird with a shimmering blue back and pure white front. Its flight feathers are black and its face features a narrow, black eye mask. The bird has elongated, point...

Description: The tree swallow is an eye-catching bird with a shimmering blue back and pure white front. Its flight feathers are black and it has a narrow, black eye mask.