The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been creating a natural legacy in Nova Scotia for over 40 years. Its involvement dates back to 1971 when it successfully protected more than 520 acres at Sight Point in Cape Breton’s Mabou Highlands. It had received one property by donation, purchased another and secured a scenic easement on another. NCC’s conservation efforts in Nova Scotia has been extensive with 42 project areas, working with people and communities to protect more than 24,500 acres (9,930 hectares) of significant habitat for various animal and plant species.
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Saltscapes a smashing success!
The Nature Conservancy of Canada celebrated 50 years as Canada’s leading national land conservation organization by participating in an event in Halifax recently.
Conservation Volunteers season is here!
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) begins its 2012 Conservation Volunteers (CV) season in the Atlantic Region with an event scheduled in Nova Scotia on Saturday, May 12th.
NCC's Nova Scotia team kicking spring off with a roar!
The Nature Conservancy of Canada recently held an Atlantic Regional Board of Directors meeting in Halifax, during which it presented its work to Nova Scotia MPs and identified new areas of work in the province.
The story of Todd
Working with the Nature Conservancy of Canada this past summer was an invaluable experience and it gave me an appreciation for stewardship and the importance of conserving some of our unique areas.
Tough birds witnessed in Nova Scotia
NCC, in partnership with Bird Studies Canada, held its third annual Wild for Waterfowl Conservation Volunteers event in Nova Scotia during the final weekend in November.
A What Not to Wear fashion tip for conservationists
I am very particular about what I wear when I'm in the middle of the woods. I usually wear Carhartts — thick pants that are great for field work — and an oilskin coat that never tears and always keeps me dry.
A close encounter with the world's most beautiful place...
I’ve been to every continent except South America and Antarctica. I have travelled through Europe, Asia and a little into Africa, and experienced sights and sounds many Atlantic Canadians have yet to see. So it came as a surprise to me when I found the world’s most beautiful land, right here in my home province of Nova Scotia.
Nature Conservancy of Canada acquires key properties to protect and consolidate NS wilderness area
NCC has acquired two privately held properties within the boundaries of the Bowers Meadow Wilderness Area in Round Bay, Nova Scotia.
A porcupine named Todd
In a heartwarming story that captured quite a bit of local attention, a small animal that lost its way in this big world was fed, cared for and successfully brought to safety by fast-thinking and conscientious Nature Conservancy of Canada staff.
Abraham Lake Nature Reserve in special focus
The Nature Conservancy of Canada held an important science-based Conservation Volunteers event at the Abraham Lake Nature Reserve on Friday, July 8, 2011.
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Nature Conservancy of Canada - Nova Scotia funding agreement will help province protect 12 percent of land by 2015
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has reached a new funding agreement with the Province of Nova Scotia. The funding will go towards conserving ecologically significant lands across the province.
NCC protects 742 acres of land in the Chignecto Isthmus
Thanks in large part to funding from its partners, 742 acres (300 hectares) of land in the Chignecto Isthmus are now protected by NCC.
Nature Conservancy of Canada conserves almost 370 acres near Shelburne, protects migratory waterfowl in Bowers Meadows Wilderness Area
NCC has announced it has acquired two privately held properties within the boundaries of the Bowers Meadow Wilderness Area in Round Bay, Nova Scotia.
Happy Canada Day
Every day, Canadians are stepping forward to help protect the natural areas that define our country. In celebration of the many gifts from Canadians and in time for Canada Day, the Nature Conservancy of Canada announces the protection of 55 acres (22 hectares) of land near the Village of Pugwash and a significant gift from local resident, Emile Gautreau.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada Protects 477 Acres of Wilderness in Nova Scotia
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has protected three significant private properties totalling more than 477 acres (193 hectares), which will connect Nova Scotia Provincial Wilderness Areas in the eastern part of the province.
A gift big enough for a nation
In honour of Canada's 143rd birthday the Nature Conservancy of Canada, has secured almost 300 acres (121 hectares) of natural habitat at Johnstons Pond, near Shelburne along Nova Scotia's south shore.
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Musquodoboit Harbour
The Musquodoboit Harbour boasts a complex system of coastal islands, salt marshes, mudflats, barrier beaches, bogs, barrens and coastal forest.
Economy Point
A spectacular natural landscape of wild and pristine beauty, this area in the Minas Basin of Nova Scotia is home to some of the area's most fragile residents and a prime feeding and staging area for migrating shorebirds.
Deep Cove
Deep Cove is a remarkable tapestry of mature forest, bogs, fens, shrub barrens and small lakes.
Gaff Point
Gaff Point is one of Nova Scotia's fast disappearing undeveloped coastal headlands, offering dramatic ocean views and linking a series of critical beaches and dune systems.
Pugwash Estuary
As a focal region for NCC in Nova Scotia, the Pugwash River Estuary is a mixture of forest and marsh that borders some of the most sought-after ocean front property in Nova Scotia.
Port Joli, Scotian South Shore
The Port Joli coastal region features a shallow and sheltered ocean inlet, sandy beaches, mudflats, small islands and dunes.
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Brier Island, NS
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Port Joli, NS
