News Releases
Conservation partnership creates new wilderness park in Halifax
January 20, 2020A unique public park has been established in Halifax, thanks to a remarkable partnership between the Halifax Regional Municipality, NCC and The Shaw Group Ltd. Read more »
NCC aiming to expand in Lobster Bay
December 10, 2019The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is spearheading a campaign to conserve two parcels of land totalling 47.5 hectares (117 acres) near its existing nature reserve in Lobster Bay near Yarmouth. Two private landowners have offered to sell their pristine coastal properties to NCC for conservation. Read more »
Bay of Fundy areas designated significant for imperiled shorebirds
September 5, 2019New areas on the Bay of Fundy are being internationally recognized as key wildlife habitats for imperiled shorebirds, thanks to a successful initiative led by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and its partners. Read more »
Future Halifax Wilderness Park get $1-million boost from Government of Canada
August 20, 2019The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is closer to creating a new public park and nature reserve in Halifax thanks to a $1-million contribution from the Government of Canada. Read more »
Halifax community donors help propel $8-million wilderness park project
July 10, 2019The planned 379-acre (153-hectare) Halifax Wilderness Park is making progress toward opening later this year thanks to donations from the community, including donations from Fred and Elizabeth Fountain and the Bragg Family Foundation. Read more »
Worried about climate and biodiversity loss?
May 16, 2019Recently, a United Nations’ team of 450 scientists and diplomats issued a stark warning: the accelerating deterioration of nature is jeopardizing humanity’s collective futureRead more »
NCC receives $1 million gift from J. D. Irving, Limited
April 5, 2019In celebration of National Wildlife Week, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is announcing it has received a significant and generous donation: J.D. Irving, Limited has donated $1 million to NCC’s national Landmark Campaign. Read more »
NCC expands wildlife conservation area near Pugwash
February 11, 2019American donates coastal habitat for migratory birds. Read more »
Protect wetlands, help fight climate change
February 6, 2019Wetland conservation is important to protect habitat for wildlife, and to help offset impacts of climate change.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada conserves large sugar maple forest in central Nova Scotia
September 5, 2018NCC has protected a mature sugar maple forest in Colchester County, thanks to a large land donation made in memory of Dr. George Cook, a surgeon and part-time maple syrup farmer in Truro. Read more »
