The Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) first project in Saskatchewan occurred in 1982 with the acquisition of 157 acres (64 hectares) in Qu’Appelle Coulee, located 15 kilometres (10 miles) North of Wolseley in southern Saskatchewan. This area consists of upland native grassland, mature American elm, Manitoba maple and green ash along the coulee. When acquired, this area was Saskatchewan’s second ecological reserve. Since then, NCC has completed more than 175 projects in Saskatchewan and is conserving more than 118,000 acres (47,753 hectares) of this province’s most ecologically significant land and water. The Saskatchewan Region continues to work with its partners to protect and steward Saskatchewan's natural heritage.
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Truly the unexpected
Wildlife encounters involving the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Saskatchewan Region staff, have taken many shapes and forms. Here are a few snapshots of recent surprising situations faced by Saskatchewan staff.
Land matters
Conrad Olson discusses matters of the land and the heart, almost daily. He chats with rural landowners and their families, walks the fields with them, and discusses the future.
Environment Canada endorses Saskatoon Prairie Natural Area
This project was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of the Environment.
Bison roundup at Old Man on His Back
I'm a city boy who spends most of his work time behind a desk. So when on a chilly morning this past November I found myself surrounded by cowboys and snorting bison at the Old Man On His Back Prairie Heritage and Conservation Area, I was a little out of my element.
Going green with NCC
Facing loss of wildlife habitat with depleted soil nutrients and erosion isn't what field staff of the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Saskatchewan Region want to happen.
Conservation is...double the fun in the sun!
Fairy Hill South, NCC's 2011 Gift to Canadians, is located 34 kilometres (21 miles) north of Regina and encompasses about 1,700 acres (690 hectares) of native grasslands, woodlands and flood plain along the Qu'Appelle River system.
On the fringe: Introducing Saskatchewan's West Parklands
Saskatchewan's West Parklands Natural Area is both a challenging and rewarding area for the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Saskatchewan Region to work in.
Focus NORTH: NCC's Saskatoon Prairie
Tracks of native prairie and riparian in our Saskatoon Prairie Natural Area are now featured in the Nature Conservancy of Canada's lineup of ecologically sensitive lands in Saskatchewan.
Happy Canada Day
Every day, Canadians are stepping forward to help protect the natural areas that define our country. We call them our force for nature.
Volunteers Needed to Help Upgrade the Plains Bison Handling Facilities at Old Man On His Back Prairie Heritage and Conservation Area
Community volunteers are invited to join the Nature Conservancy of Canada to help upgrade the plains bison handling facilities at NCC?s Old Man On His Back property near Claydon, Saskatchewan.
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Missouri Coteau Natural Area
The Missouri Coteau is a North American glacial moraine of roughly 17 million acres (7 million hectares) with about 6 million acres (3 million hectares) located in Saskatchewan.
Qu'Appelle River Valley
The Cypress Uplands Natural Area straddles the southern part of Alberta and Saskatchewan and rise more than 600 metres (2,000 feet) above adjacent plains.
Cypress Uplands Natural Area
The Cypress Uplands Natural Area straddles the southern part of Alberta and Saskatchewan and rise more than 600 metres (2,000 feet) above adjacent plains.
Frenchman River Watershed Natural Area
Located in southwestern Saskatchewan, the Frenchman River offers a corridor of critical wildlife habitat on the southern edge of the famous Palliser Triangle, known as the driest region of the Canadian Prairies.
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Fairy Hill South
Fairy Hill South in Saskatchewan is not just about the future of wild spaces and uncommon wildlife species, it's also about partnerships and people.
Frenchman River Watershed
Located in southwestern Saskatchewan, the Frenchman River offers a corridor of critical wildlife habitat on the southern edge of the famous Palliser Triangle, known as the driest region of the Canadian Prairies.
Old Man on His Back Ranch
The Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area continues to be one of our flagship projects and a beacon of hope for protecting our remaining intact native grasslands.
Asquith North
The Asquith North property, part of the Moist Mixed Grassland Ecoregion of Saskatchewan and covering 240 acres (97 hectares), was secured by the Nature Consevancy of Canada in 2009.
Big Valley Property
This 552-acre (223-hectare) property joins the provincial Valeport Wildlife Management Area to offer 2,734 acres (1,106 hectares) of diverse natural habitat for numerous animal and plant species.
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Old Man on His Back, Saskatchewan
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Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area, SK
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Qu'Appelle Valley, SK
