Stories From the Field
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A warm welcome back to nature
The Shaw Wilderness Park calls to Haligonians on warm summer days. And when you answer the call to visit a Nature Conservancy of Canada property, you could run into an amazing conservation team searching for at-risk creatures. Learn more>Read more »
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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. Read more »
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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. Read more »
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Conserving water for wildlife
For the first time, all the rivers and streams in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and eastern Quebec have been mapped. Read more »
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In nature, the ordinary can be awe-inspiring
NCC's conservation biologist Danielle Horne spends months in the field every year in Nova Scotia. She enjoys spotting rare species, but sometimes finds ordinary ones the most awe-inspiring. Read more »
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Honouring Dr. Bill Freedman
At a Celebration of Life in Halifax, there were many stories told, through laughter and tears, about professor Bill Freedman (known to many as Dr. Bill): a respected scientist, an optimistic ecologist and a passionate teacher who served as both Atlantic and National Board Chair for the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC).Read more »
