Stories From the Field
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Eastern mountain avens: The sentinel flower
A small yellow flower grows on the very edge of Nova Scotia. You can find it on the edges of bogs on Brier Island, the westernmost point of the province, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.Read more »
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West Head: A community’s natural home
West Head is an important coastal habitat for both wildlife and community members including American/Canadian land donor Jane Alexander.Read more »
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The Kespukwitk Conservation Collaborative: In partnership to protect southwest Nova Scotia
Did you know that 94 per cent of terrestrial species at risk in Nova Scotia can be found in Kespukwitk, the southwest region of the province?Read more »
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Coming together for nature
The Friends of the Pugwash Estuary and community members came together to help NCC’s Pugwash Estuary Nature Reserve after Hurricane Fiona.Read more »
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Be thankful for nature, and nature will thank you
Every October, Atlantic Canadians are treated to a natural phenomenon, as our landscapes transform into a vivid wash of vibrant oranges, yellows and reds. At NCC we are thankful for Atlantic Canada’s diverse habitats, which provide us with important ecosystem services. Read more »
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Cherishing memories of Port Joli
Read along to find out how Cal (Calvin) Annis, a native Nova Scotian living in Alberta, still cherishes his childhood memories of Port Joli, on the south shore of Nova Scotia.Read more »
