Donor Spotlight
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Patrick Pichette
Patrick and three other Canadian families became the proud owners of 20,234 hectares (50,000 acres) encompassing more than 60 lakes midway between Ottawa and Montreal. What’s more, he and his partners donated the funds that enabled NCC to acquire an adjoining 6,000-hectare (15,000-acre) corridor.
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Nathalie Pratte
Nathalie Pratte was just three years old the first time she dipped her lure into the waters of Papineau Lake in Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains. That moment, shared with her father, started a lifelong family tradition.
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Cathy Rand
Having spent her career working in the public health field, Cathy Rand knows about the deep connection between a healthy environment and healthy people.
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Glen Sutton – Arnold Raymond: A nature lover protects his land forever
“The day we signed the papers at the notary's office was the happiest day of my life,” says Arnold Raymond, a resident of Glen Sutton, in the Eastern Townships. A nature lover, Arnold made an exceptional gift to future generations by donating his land to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) for protection. This is his story.
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Richardson Foundation
The Richardson Foundation was established in 1957, with environmental support serving as a pillar of its mandate. The foundation’s partnership with NCC has spanned almost 20 years, including the Landmark Campaign.
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John Risley
John has continued to support a number of NCC projects over the years. He’s also a dedicated volunteer, having already helped raise funds as part of the Landmark, A Force for Nature and Natural Masterpieces campaigns.
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Joan B. Rose
I am proud that I have been a long-time supporter of the Nature Conservancy of Canada. I became a supporter because of my love of wildlife and the habitats they live in.
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The Sadler Family
When we first donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada in 1989, we were already in the habit of hiking at local conservation areas and parks.
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Jean Britton and Ransom Slack
Since 2003, Jean and Ransom have been supporting conservation in Manitoba as an answer to their vow to make a difference.
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Russell Smith
When I first received The Ark and read about the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) five-year plan to raise money for wildlife habitat, it sounded like one of the best programs being done in Canada.
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Peter Solonysznyj, long-time NCC volunteer and donor in Quebec
Peter Solonysznyj has been a faithful and committed donor, leader in conservation and Conservation Volunteer at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) since 2008. Learn about what motivates him to be such a nature lover.
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Scott Thomson
As president and chief executive officer of world-leading Caterpillar equipment dealer, Finning International Inc., Scott Thomson knows a thing or two about a unique value proposition. It’s what drives him to the heart of what he says makes the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) a win-win.
