Stories From the Field
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Coming home to Frog Bear
In the 21st century, northern leopard frogs in BC have their last breeding habitat in Creston Valley. Restoring the native wetland ecosystems that once supported this small, but significant amphibian will help their population thrive once again.Read more »
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Finding a home in unexpected places
Home to many cavity-dwelling species including the Lewis's woodpecker, wildlife trees harbour hidden biodiverse worlds. How do we make sure these habitats last in BC?Read more »
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What's in a name?
As we learn more about the mutually beneficial relationship between Garry oak trees and the microscopic fungi at their root tips, a team of researchers are untangling decades of misidentification with these fungi species. Read more »
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Building wetlands, enhancing resiliency
Building a stable shoreline by Elk River's side channel in Morrissey Meadows is key to restoring connectivity for endangered trout species and ensuring ecosystem resiliency for carnivores traversing on the land.Read more »
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Solo 1,400-kilometre bike ride for awareness
Alex Simakov cycled from Calgary to Vancouver to raise awareness for NCC's work in the Canadian Rockies.Read more »
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Cleaning up Lac du Bois
Lac du Bois is a popular spot to hang out in nature. But all this love can leave a mess. Our annual cleanup at this conservation area finds out just what get left behind after a year of picnics in the grasslands. Read more »
