The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been making a difference protecting natural areas on Prince Edward Island since 1978 when it worked with partners to secure 247 acres (100 hectares) in Blooming Point, located in Queens County, 25 kilometres from Charlottetown. Almost 90 percent of the land on PEI is privately owned so NCC has focused on private action, encouraging people to play a role in saving ecologically important species. NCC has engaged individuals and groups in 25 different project areas working together to conserve 4,534 acres (1,835 hectares).
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Participating in Atlantic Canada's best
Nature Conservancy of Canada reaches out at ninth annual Saltscapes East Coast Expo.
Visit NCC at Saltscapes East Coast Expo
Major recognition for NCC staff, volunteers and donors on Prince Edward Island
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals, honourary degrees going to four prominent NCC supporters.
"A Rare Species" celebrating Diane Griffin's commitment to conservation in Prince Edward Island
A roast was held in Diane Griffin's honor on November 15th, 2012 for her conservation work in Prince Edward Island.
UP CLOSE: Meet NCC's retiring PEI Program Manager Diane Griffin
Honouring a Rare Species - a Career of Conservation
A dinner and roast will be held in Charlottetown on November 15, 2012 to honour Diane Griffin's retirement from NCC as program Manager in PEI.
My close encounters with nature
NCC stewardship intern Alison Smith shares the story of the day she found five endangered piping plovers while she was monitoring NCC properties in northeast PEI Natural Area.
Maiden clean up on Governors Island a huge success
Great interest from volunteers causes NCC to quickly find three additional boats to transport people, media.
NCC, family celebrate generous land donation on PEI
Donating land is good for the planet...and your pocketbook
If you or people you know are looking to achieve some tax savings while helping to protect unique areas of Prince Edward Island, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is sharing some good ideas.
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Critical bird habitat on Gulf of St. Lawrence protected by donation to NCC
Critical bird habitat along the Gulf of St. Lawrence has been protected by a family donation of land to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada highlights three PEI properties in Time for Nature
Kingsboro, St. Peters Lake Run and Boughton Island promoted as natural areas to visit this summer.
Long sought off-shore islands receive protection
Two off-shore islands on Prince Edward Island – a target of conservation groups for 40 years – have been conserved by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Key PEI piping plover property showcased in NCC's 2012 calendar
Officials with NCC in Prince Edward Island are proudly showing off the 2012 NCC calendar.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada protects more of the Conway Sandhills
NCC recently celebrated its second acquisition of key property in the Conway Sandhills of western Prince Edward Island.
Conway Sandhills Receive Greater Protection 182 Acres of Key Habitat Secured Near Alberton, PEI
NCC representatives joined Egmont MP and National Revenue Minister Gail Shea, local donors and area stakeholders to formally announce and celebrate the securement of 182 acres (74 hectares) in the Conway Sandhills near the Town of Alberton.
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 who care about our natural heritage, and in time for Canada Day, the Nature Conservancy of Canada announces the protection of 54 acres (22 hectares) of land near the Town of Alberton.
A gift big enough for a nation
In honour of Canada's 143rd birthday the Nature Conservancy of Canada has secured 60 acres (24 hectares) of natural habitat near Tignish on Prince Edward Island. This important habitat of mature cedar forest and wetland is one of 10 Gifts to Canadians announced this week in celebration of Canada Day.
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Boughton Island
Located just off Cardigan's coast in eastern Prince Edward Island, Boughton Island is the province's third-largest island and boasts almost six kilometres of shoreline. Because it has existed without any significant development or human interference for more than 60 years, wildlife has been allowed to live and breed here.
Abram-Village
Abram-Village is where the Nature Conservancy of Canada owns a 30-acre (12-hectare) property that features wetland and coastal habitat, which is known for its almost pristine salt marsh.
The Conway Sandhills
The Conway Sandhills are part of a 50 kilometre-long sand dune and wetland complex on the north shore of western Prince Edward Island, stretching from Malpeque to Jacques Cartier Provincial Park, west of Alberton.
Percival River
The Northumberland Strait coastline includes ecologically rich wetland habitats that are critical to the life cycle of many populations of migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, seabirds and perching birds (passerines).
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Boughton Island, PE
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St. Peter's Lake Run, PEI
