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(Web Page; Mon Mar 26 14:14:00 CDT 2018)

For thousands of years, humans have worked to find better ways to shelter ourselves from the elements. Huddled around an open-air fire, we probably saw owls or squirrels nestled in the hollow of a tree, and thought, “Doesn't that l...

Description: If you haven’t hiked before, you may be wondering where to start—literally, as in where to start your hike. For the urbanites among us, hiking may seem like something that is done far, far away. But I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to hear how many trails you can find even in the city.

22. Top 10 backpack essentials for any nature lover

(Web Page; Tue Mar 19 08:31:00 CDT 2019)

Nature enthusiasts know there is nothing better than experiencing all of the sights, sounds and smells that nature has to offer. With an abundant variety of beautiful landscapes in Canada, it’s no wonder the great outdoors call to ...

Description: Before you head out on your next nature adventure, check out the 10 items you should be carrying in your backpack for any outdoor excursion.

23. Like a moth to a flame

(Web Page; Fri Oct 14 13:54:00 CDT 2016)

Finding a summer job can be stressful for college and university students. Luckily, I got the amazing opportunity to work with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) this summer as a conservation technician. So amazing, actually, that I ...

Description: Gina Aicken, conservation technician intern for NCC in 2016 shares how moth surveying is conducted.

24. Backpack Essentials: Beat the bite

(Web Page; Wed Aug 21 14:08:00 CDT 2019)

Summer is my favourite season. It’s the best time of year to be outside enjoying the sunshine. For mosquitoes, it is also a good time for them to feed on unsuspecting humans. In Canada, these blood-sucking creatures rarely carry de...

Description: Check out what one of our interns recommends for dealing with mosquitoes while working outdoors.

25. Never underestimate the importance of socks in nature

(Web Page; Mon Jan 28 11:51:00 CST 2019)

Life is too short for boring socks! At least, I've adopted that as my motto when I carry out my job as the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) acting coordinator of conservation biology for eastern Ontario. If you see me ...

Description: Life is too short for boring socks! At least that seems to be my motto as I carry out my job as the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) acting coordinator of conservation biology for eastern Ontario.

26. Mary West Nature Reserve

(Web Page; Thu Jan 18 10:22:00 CST 2024)

Located in Trent Hills, the Mary West Nature Reserve contributes to the ecological integrity of the Trout Creek and Trent River watersheds by conserving and enhancing wetland and forest communities. The 38-hectare property is home to man...

Description: Located in Trent Hills, the Mary West Nature Reserve contributes to the ecological integrity of the Trout Creek and Trent River watersheds by conserving and enhancing wetland and forest communities.

27. NCC's Pelee Island fox squad on a mission to clean up Ontario's deep south

(Web Page; Fri Feb 23 09:01:00 CST 2018)

Making homes for Ontario’s rare and elusive gray fox takes a lot of work. In the fall of 2017, the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Pelee Island fox squad travelled to the island in the province’s deep south...

Description: Making homes for Ontario’s rare and elusive gray fox takes a lot of work. In the fall of 2017, the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Pelee Island fox squad travelled to the island in the province’s deep south to do some house cleaning.

28. New trail ready to welcome hikers to Pearson Township Wetland

(Web Page; Thu Sep 08 15:54:00 CDT 2022)

A new 5.7-kilometre hiking trail in northwestern Ontario will allow visitors to take in the sights and sounds of the Pearson Township Wetland. This moderate hike, located about 40 kilometres southwest of Thunder Bay, loops through Crown ...

Description: A new 5.7-kilometre hiking trail in northwestern Ontario will allow visitors to take in the sights and sounds of the Pearson Township Wetland along. This moderate hike, located about 40 kilometres southwest of Thunder Bay, loops through Crown land that overlooks the wetland.

29. Connect with people and nature through volunteering

(Web Page; Thu Apr 12 12:37:00 CDT 2018)

For me, spring is a time of new beginnings. As the ground starts to thaw and we begin to shed our winter layers, the rhythm of the season draws us outdoors, where we can breathe in the fresh spring air. Spring bulbs push their way throug...

Description: This year, National Volunteer Week (NVW) takes place April 15–21. NVW has deep roots; it was introduced in 1943 to highlight the significant contributions women made on the home front during the Second World War in Canada.

30. Backpack Essentials: Get ready for wetlands

(Web Page; Thu Aug 15 14:15:00 CDT 2019)

This blog post is part of the Backpack Essentials series, a series that explores the items that Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) staff carry with them when heading outside. It is inspired by the quarterly Nature Conservancy of Canada M...

Description: What is it like to spend a day in a wetland? Read our blog to see how one summer stewardship intern tackles this daunting yet fascinating ecosystem.

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