News Releases
Nature Conservancy of Canada providing youth employment this summer
April 13, 2021Today’s interns are aspiring biologists, foresters and scientists, so by investing in them, we are contributing to Canada’s conservation leaders of tomorrow. Read more »
Kelly Cain to lead Nature Conservancy of Canada in Atlantic Region
February 24, 2021A former senior public servant has become the third regional vice-president of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in the Atlantic provinces. Kelly Cain has joined the not-for-profit charity following a thorough recruitment process. Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada purchases three new sites on Nova Scotia’s southwest shore
February 1, 2021The Nature Conservancy of Canada is announcing the protection of three coastal properties totalling 48 hectares (117 acres) on Roberts Island in the Municipality of the District of Argyle that will protect rare plants, including eastern baccharis.Read more »
For pandemic-weary Canadians, nature is a relief
January 28, 2021A new Ipsos poll finds Canadians have turned to nature in significant numbers.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada announces projects to protect unique landscapes in Nova Scotia
November 10, 2020The Nature Conservancy of Canada is looking for help to secure two properties for conservation in southwestern Nova Scotia.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada conserves old Acadian forest and gypsum landscapes in Cape Breton
October 20, 2020The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced its purchase of two new sites in central Cape Breton, totalling 251 hectares (620 acres). The projects protect old Acadian forest, unique karst (gypsum-based) landscapes and freshwater wetlands that support rare plants.Read more »
NCC expands Pugwash Estuary Nature Reserve
August 17, 2020The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has purchased 65 hectares (162 acres) on the southeastern shore of the Pugwash Estuary, expanding NCC’s nature reserve here to 570 hectares (1,408 acres).Read more »
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 »
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 »
