Alberta
As a result of the current impact of COVID-19, the Nature Conservancy of Canada urges you to postpone your trips to NCC conservation properties and trails until further notice. Read more >
The Nature Conservancy of Canada's first project in Alberta was in 1970 with the acquisition of Wagner Natural Area — 130 hectares (320 acres) of highly significant wetland habitat. Since then, we have completed more than 200 projects, protecting more than 451,630 hectares (1.1 million acres) of this province's most ecologically significant land and water. Today, the Alberta Region continues to work with our partners to protect and steward Alberta's natural heritage.
Stories from the Field
View from the Simpson property (Photo courtesy Mike Simpson)
The Simpsons’ story
In the late 1960s, Mike and Sylvia Simpson made the decision to move their family out of Calgary and into the country. They moved into the foothills by the town of Cochrane, and the following decade they purchased 69 hectares (170 acres) farther west, in the Wildcat Hills. Continue Reading »
Deck furniture (Photo from Pxhere)
Stay connected to nature in your home
Avoiding people doesn’t mean staying away from nature. To feel less down as we all practice social distancing, try to incorporate some natural therapy into your home life. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
Red-winged blackbird (Photo by Bill Hubick)
Look for these first signs of spring across Canada
March 27, 2020
With the springing forward of our clocks and the increased daylight, many Canadians are getting antsy for the arrival of spring. What can be more delightful than noticing the little signs that signal the arrival of a new season, such as the... Continue Reading »
Featured Projects
Busenius property, Alberta (Photo by Kyle Marquardt)
Find out about our conservation projects, research activities, land management priorities and more. Read more »
Our Work
Willow livestake planting at W. Hutchinson property, AB (Photo by NCC)
Learn about where and how we are focussing our conservation efforts in Alberta.
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Faces of NCC
NCC staff at Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area, AB (Photo by NCC)
Meet some of the staff, volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. Read more »
News Releases
NCC's Bob Demulder speaking at the Waldron announcement, AB (Photo by Kyle Marquardt)
Read the latest NCC news in Alberta.
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