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61. Manitoba's first Ecological Restoration Workshop a success

(Web Page; Thu Nov 10 10:37:00 CST 2022)

The ecological restoration community in Manitoba identified a need to network and build capacity for better restoration. To meet that need, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), in collaboration with Prairie Habitats Inc., Scatliff + M...

Description: The Nature Conservancy of Canada hosted Manitoba's first Ecological Restoration Workshop, bringing people together to share knowledge and expertise.

62. Appreciating insects this World Animal Month

(Web Page; Wed Aug 24 13:40:00 CDT 2022)

October is World Animal Month, a time for us to reflect on the important roles that animals play in our lives. Animals are an integral part of human existence, and this month gives us a chance to appreciate their presence and create solu...

Description: Insects are essential to our ecosystem in their own unique way, on top of being a source of enjoyment for humans.

63. The birds and the beans

(Web Page; Tue Jun 30 13:38:00 CDT 2020)

October 1 marks International Coffee Day, a day that celebrates and recognizes the millions of people across the globe who work hard to create and serve the warm, blissful beverage that we all know and love — especially in the morn...

Description: In honour of International Coffee Day, learn how animals contribute to your morning cup of Joe.

64. Bring bees back to your garden

(Web Page; Thu Mar 03 08:00:00 CST 2022)

A few weeks ago, my mother texted me a photo of a shallow bowl with some rocks that she had set up beside her flowerbed. I didn’t have a clue what it was, and I told her as much. “It’s for my bumblebee,” she repli...

Description: Whether you have a large sunny garden or a small potted plant, every bit of habitat helps our native species!

65. Development needs can conflict with nature, but with knowledge we can grow together

(Web Page; Fri Apr 26 10:19:00 CDT 2024)

Our lives depend on nature. From the water we drink, to the air we breathe and the experiences we enjoy outdoors, nature makes it possible. But what happens to these nature-based services as the world’s resource needs evolve and ...

66. Urban gardens and conservation

(Web Page; Tue Sep 16 12:21:00 CDT 2014)

Usually when you hear about land conservation, it usually refers to the conservation of places that are still “wild” — meaning they haven’t undergone any large-scale urbanization. However, we often forget about ur...

Description: Usually, when you hear about land conservation, it usually refers to the conservation of places that are still “wild” – meaning, they haven’t undergone any large scale urbanization. However, we often forget about urban conservation – in city green spaces and private gardens.

67. Steven Anderson

(Web Page; Wed Sep 21 15:22:00 CDT 2022)

Steven Anderson joined the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in the fall of 2018 as the natural area conservation planner in the Manitoba Region and is now the conservation operations program coordinator. He grew up on a small family fa...

Description: Steven Anderson is the conservation operations program coordinator for the Manitoba Region.

68. Wolves and cougars and bears, oh my!

(Web Page; Fri Jul 25 15:32:00 CDT 2014)

For most of my career I have studied prairie plants, mainly because prairies are among the rarest ecosystems in Canada owing to the fact that they’ve been almost completely converted into cropland. As a result, I have never had to ...

Description: For most of my career I have studied prairie plants, mainly because prairies are among the rarest ecosystems in Canada owing to the fact that they’ve been almost completely converted into cropland. As a result, I have never had to worry about encountering grizzlies or wolves or cougars while doing my field work. This year in contrast, I will have to be much more vigilant than I am used to. During a reconnaissance trip in May to set up my field plots I was informed that I should be on the lookout for wolves AND cougars AND bears! Not to mention ornery moose and elk! Oh yeah and ticks and mosquitoes too! Oh my!

69. Heard it from a Scout: The business of bees

(Web Page; Thu Mar 30 16:24:00 CDT 2017)

Everything in our world is connected. So when you get a group of species dying at an extremely rapid rate, such as bees, it not only affects them, but humans and other species too. Pollinators provide a monumental impact on wild plants a...

Description: Learn how to do you part to save Canada's native bees like a Scout!

70. Understanding the buzz of bees

(Web Page; Tue Apr 18 11:38:00 CDT 2017)

For residents of northern Alberta, the coming of spring is never a guarantee of the mild weather it suggests; but this year we’ve been pleasantly surprised by the seasonal warmth. The bees here have also appreciated the early thaw,...

Description: Guest blogger Christy Curran of NBDC discusses the importance of protecting bees nationally and on a molecular level.