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31. Three reasons why it’s important to study winter

(Web Page; Fri Mar 08 15:44:00 CST 2019)

We tend to think of winter in temperate regions as cold, maybe snowy, maybe grey and with short daylight hours. Maybe you hate winter because you dislike feeling cold, having chapped skin, driving on icy roads and...insert weather proble...

Description: The recent polar vortex got members of Brent Sinclair’s low temperature biology lab (i.e., the Sinclair lab) at the University of Western Ontario thinking: How can we show just how hard winter is for us and for wildlife?

32. Wise seedling spree

(Web Page; Mon Jun 06 13:06:00 CDT 2016)

When I went on to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) website and read over the Conservation Volunteers (CV) events, I noticed the Wise Seedling Spree. I had planted trees before when my son was in Cubs and Scouts. I registered myself...

Description: When I went on to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) website and read over the Conservation Volunteers (CV) events, I noticed the Wise Seedling Spree.

33. Why I'm hooked on birding at the Tatlayoko Lake Bird Observatory

(Web Page; Wed May 13 13:23:00 CDT 2015)

Many years before I was born my parents bought eight acres (three hectares) with a small cabin on it near Nelson BC. As their family grew, so did their humble abode to accommodate my four siblings and me. From as early as I can remember...

Description: Many years before I was born my parents bought eight acres of land with a small cabin on it near Nelson BC. As their family grew, so did their humble abode to accommodate my four siblings and me. From as early as I can remember I have been drawn to nature. I remember being fascinated first with Dinosaurs, then Whales but both had the distinct disadvantage of being rather difficult to find on our property. Finally I settled on birds as they were readily available and seemed to come in enough shapes and sizes to keep my 6 year old attention span.

34. 60 things – A year to remember

(Web Page; Mon Aug 19 11:07:00 CDT 2019)

My name is Dianne Young, and I turned 60 in February. I wanted to do something special to celebrate but couldn’t decide what to do. Hot air balloon ride? I’ve always wanted to do that. Tandem parachute jump? I’ve always...

Description: In honour of my 60th birthday, I’m going to do 60 things that I’ve never done before. Here is the story about one of those things, which involves the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

35. Goldie Feldman Nature Reserve, Happy Valley Forest, Ontario

(Web Page; Wed Apr 13 14:16:00 CDT 2022)

Just an hour outside of Toronto lies an unexpectedly tranquil green space: Happy Valley Forest, the largest remaining intact forest of its kind on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Over the years, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has protect...

Description: Just half an hour outside of the mega metropolis Toronto lies an unexpectedly tranquil green space – the Happy Valley Forest, Ontario. From ravines to ridges, old fields to wooded wetland habitats, Happy Valley Forest offers a diversity of topography and scenery to satisfy hikers of all ages.

36. Hittin' the marsh

(Web Page; Mon Jul 18 16:18:00 CDT 2016)

It wasn’t even really that hot. I think that’s the thing that got me. Warm? I guess…for early June. Sunny? Mostly, but there were clouds and a bit of a breeze, so even saying it was warm is pretty generous. And forget ...

Description: Matthew Braun shares about his day with Grade Four and Five students from Brunskill Public School in Saskatoon.

37. Super cool species to know this Halloween

(Web Page; Fri Oct 29 08:39:00 CDT 2021)

The leaves have changed, the air has cooled and the pumpkins have been carved. You know what that means — it’s Halloween! This spooky custom has always been my favourite. Growing up, I always took the opportunity to dress up ...

Description: The natural world has long been the inspiration for our imaginations and fascinations. Learn about phantom plants, blood-sucking birds, zombie roaches and more!

38. Plugs for the prairies

(Web Page; Wed Aug 01 08:54:00 CDT 2018)

Since I was a child, I was fascinated by the way a seed could spring to life inside moist soil. I remember faithfully planting seeds in my mini-greenhouse and marveling at the miracle unfolding before me. This fascination carried on for ...

Description: Read about the Conservation Volunteers event at Hazel Bird Nature Reserve on May 31, 2018, as told by Robert Britton.

39. Make it a habit to get outdoors, no matter what the weather!

(Web Page; Mon Jan 16 14:17:00 CST 2023)

So, it’s a little chilly? That’s no reason to stay indoors. I make it a point to stay connected with nature year round. In fact, I enjoy being outdoors for a hike more in the winter than in any other time of year. Here are my...

Description: So, it’s a little chilly? That’s no reason to stay indoors. I make it a point to stay connected with nature year round. In fact, I enjoy being outdoors for a hike more in the winter than in any other time of year. Have a peek at a list of some of my reasons below.

40. Prairie perceptions: Learning from landowners

(Web Page; Mon Aug 29 12:52:00 CDT 2022)

This summer I was hired as a conservation intern assigned to help Marla, the stewardship coordinator in southeast Saskatchewan. Together, Marla and I travelled to the properties in southeast Saskatchewan that the Nature Conservancy of Ca...

Description: Nature conservation is as much connecting with the landscape as working with the people who help care for the land.