Celebrating 50 years of conservation
On November 28, 2012, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. That's half a century of work to protect more than 2.6 million acres (1 million hectares) across the country.
Scroll through 50 years of NCC History
The Nature Conservancy of Canada 50-Year Timeline
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1978 • Brokenhead Ojibway, Manitoba
First property in Manitoba: Brokenhead River Ecological Reserve
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1989 • Coal River Springs, Yukon
First project in Canada's North: Coal River Springs Ecological Reserve
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1996 • Newfoundland & Labrador
First property in Newfoundland & Labrador: King George IV Ecological Reserve
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1996 • Southwestern Saskatchewan
Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area, Saskatchewan
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2002 • Dorchester, New Brunswick
Johnson's Mills Shorebird Reserve and Interpretive Centre, New Brunswick
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2003 • Old Man on His Back, Saskatchewan
Reintroduction of plains bison to historic grazing grounds, Saskatchewan
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2007 • Happy Valley Forest, Ontario
Launch of the Government of Canada's Natural Areas Conservation Program
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2008 • Darkwoods, British Colombia
The largest single private conservation initiative in Canadian history: Darkwoods
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2011 • Darkwoods, British Columbia
Launch of largest carbon credit program in North America
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2011 • Flathead River Valley, BC
Announcement of NCC's partnership to help conserve the "Serengeti of the North"
Time for Nature
We're inviting you to take Time for Nature to celebrate NCC’s 50th anniversary. Whether it's a daytrip somewhere nearby or incorporating a visit to an NCC property during your summer holidays, we also hope you'll share your stories and experiences with us here!
Come visit us!
We’re blessed to have protected some of Canada’s majestic landscapes, thanks to your support. Take Time for Nature and come visit us!
50 years of Canadian conservation: something to celebrate!
Thank you for your interest in land conservation. Together we will achieve tangible results.
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