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 almost 4,400 acres (1,776 hectares).
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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.
A new victory for Governor’s Island
In a story that received media coverage in different parts of the country, NCC celebrated a new victory announcing it had acquired two off-shore islands on Prince Edward Island that have been a target of conservation groups for 40 years.
Close encounters of the feathered kind
Birds can be vastly underrated. Not many people pay attention when they see a crow on the side of the road, pigeons pecking their way through city streets or seagulls dumpster diving in the parking lot. However, in my experience, it pays to look a little closer. With that in mind, when I started last summer as a Shell Conservation Intern, I vowed to keep my eyes (and ears!) open. Here are a few of the things I observed at some of NCC’s beautiful properties.
2011 Atlantic Regional fall board meeting in Prince Edward Island
The Nature Conservancy of Canada held its fall Atlantic Regional Board Meetings in Prince Edward Island.
Klean by Kayak 2011
The Nature Conservancy of Canada held its second annual Conservation Volunteers event at Boughton Island in Cardigan Bay on a beautiful Sunday in July.
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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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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.
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.
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).
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.
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Boughton Island, PE
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St. Peter's Lake Run, PEI
