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
Magpie (Photo by David Ellis
Queg! Queg! Queg!
A member of the crow family Corvidae, the magpie is a large, black and white North American bird with a long iridescent greenish black, wedge-shaped tail. Their presence is known by their raucous “queg, queg, queg” call or sometimes a persistent nasal querulous maag-sounding voice. Continue Reading »
Hiker on Nodwell property (Photo by Robert Berdan)
Why we need nature now more than ever
Being outdoors makes people happier, healthier and more productive, which are things we all need right now. But remember to respect physical distancing while out in nature. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
Western bumble bee (Photo by sydcannings, CC BY-NC 4.0)
The buzz about bumble bees
May 20, 2020
The western bumble bee is a medium-sized (measuring one to two centimetres in length) bumble bee, with a band of yellow hair across its thorax (the area between the head and abdomen), in line with the base of its wings. It also most often has a... 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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