Stories From the Field
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Fuel your outdoor adventure
When you're outside walking along and viewing all the majestic scenery at one of the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) Nature Destinations, the last thing you want is to wind up feeling hungry. The solution? Pack some snacks! Read more »
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The power of houseplants
I’ve always loved plants. I like the colours and the smells, and I love the feeling I get when I’m surrounded by them both inside and outside the house. It turns out I’m not the only one. There are many positive effects that plants have on our mental and physical health. Read more »
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Teaching the next generation of Alberta ranchers
The Southern Alberta Youth Range Days (YRDs) program teaches youth about southern Alberta’s native working agricultural grasslands, and aims to inspire the next generation of ranchers to promote sustainable stewardship on these lands.Read more »
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Keeping ranching in the family
Roger is a fifth-generation rancher who manages the Sandstone Ranch Grazing Co-op, as well as the Ross Lake Community Pasture that neighbours the Sandstone Ranch. On top of that, Roger also owns Rangeview Ranch.Read more »
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The power of community engagement
During my summer at NCC, I was able to spend a few days a month outside of the office. Some of this time was spent at Conservation Volunteers (CV) events, but most days were spent at community events.Read more »
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Wendy Shilling wins 2018 Golden Glove Award
In 2018, 75 per cent of NCC’s volunteers attended two or more events, but this year’s winner of the highly coveted Golden Glove was Wendy Shilling!Read more »
