Stories From the Field
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Episode Six: The Mystery of the Disappearing Butterfly
This is the story of the groundbreaking efforts to save a small insect from extinction.Read more »
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Times of drought highlight the need for grassland management
Dry summers in Manitoba remind us of the importance of good pasture management; not only to maintain and enhance the biodiversity goals of Manitoba's grassland habitats but also to provide resistance and buffer against climate variations (in this case, drought).Read more »
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Cleaning Turtle River Marshes
NCC would like to thank the group of dedicated volunteers who joined our staff for the 2018 Turtle River Marshes spring cleanup.Read more »
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Abundance of northern leopard frogs is a good sign for the species in Manitoba
The northern leopard frog might be one of the most widespread leopard frogs in North America, but in Canada's prairie provinces, it is a species of special concern. Read more »
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Making an impact on the prairies
Caring for our conservation lands, and supporting others in adopting best methods for land stewardship, is a core part of the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) mission. It's something we couldn’t do without the support of volunteers. Since 2006, 18,790 volunteers have taken part in NCC’s Conservation Volunteers (CV) program, supporting more than 1,500 projects within natural areas from coast to coast.Read more »
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Pollination is key to prairie conservation
Pollinator research and a better understanding of how plants and insects interact lead to better prairie management. Read more »
