Alberta
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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
The hump on a grizzly bear's back is a huge muscle (Photo by Getty Images)
How animals survive Canadian winters
While many species migrate to warmer climates for the winter, how do animals that remain survive? Continue Reading »
Beaver (Photo by Brent Calver)
Let’s keep the beavers in Beaver Hills
The Beaver Hills would not be the same without the beavers after whom they are named. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
Great blue heron with a cityscape in the background (Photo by iStock)
World Habitat Day 2021: There is no protected habitat too small to benefit biodiversity
October 4, 2021
October 4 is World Habitat Day, which has been celebrated annually by the United Nations since 1986. This year’s theme is accelerating urban climate action. The day is followed by Urban October, a month where we are encouraged to reflect on... 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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