Nova Scotia
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been creating a natural legacy in Nova Scotia for more than 40 years. NCC's work in the province dates back to 1971, with 210 hectares (more than 520 acres) conserved at Sight Point in Cape Breton’s Mabou Highlands. NCC has worked with individuals and communities to protect 14,490 hectares (more than 35,805 acres) in 43 projects across the province.
Together we are making a difference in all corners of picturesque Nova Scotia; from strategic land securement initiatives, to restoring and protecting habitat, to important stewardship and land management activities. From rural areas to Halifax County, we are diligently working to sustain the province's natural heritage for today and for our children and grandchildren.
Stories from the Field
Beth Brooks, Conservation Intern (Photo by NCC)
First steps as a summer intern
This summer, NCC’s Atlantic Region will host 13 paid internships. Today’s interns are aspiring professionals, and by investing in them, you are contributing to Canada’s conservation leaders of tomorrow. Continue Reading »
Musquodoboit River, NS (Photo by NCC)
Active Rivers Area project: Supporting nature-based solutions for rivers, fish and communities
The Active Rivers Area project, developed with funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, used geomatic information mapping software to map the full extent of riparian zones across the three Maritime provinces and southern Quebec. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
Colpitt Lake in the Shaw Wilderness Park (Photo by Adam Cornick, Acorn Art & Photography)
Why nature in Canada’s cities could change conservation forever
September 1, 2021
When the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) was founded almost 60 years ago, there was growing recognition that unmanaged urban expansion was threatening nature. In fact, our first project was to try to save a section of Rattray Marsh along the... Continue Reading »
Featured Projects
Land on Musquodoboit Harbour, NS (Photo by NCC)
Find out about our conservation projects, research activities, land management priorities and more. Read more »
Our Work
View at Gaff Point, NS (Photo by Mike Dembeck)
Learn about where and how we are focussing our conservation efforts in Nova Scotia.
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Faces of NCC
Gaff Point CV event, NS (Photo by Mike Dembeck)
Meet some of the staff, volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. Read more »
