Stories From the Field
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Interns of Atlantic
Looking after migratory shorebirds, debris cleanup, bringing awareness to communities and more — the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) interns of 2022 did it all. Read along to learn more about these eager young individuals and their achievements over the summer. Read more »
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A job like no other
Whale watching in Nova Scotia? Yes, please! The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Dr. Freedman intern, Joe Schell, talked to us about the perks of working outdoors for the summer.Read more »
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In Search of Wood Turtles
Former Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) intern Thomas Baker speaks about his passion for wood turtles, a species at risk in Nova Scotia. Read more »
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Glossy Buckthorn / Pugwash River Estuary
Glossy buckthorn is an invasive non-native plant found in the Pugwash River Estuary in Nova Scotia. This podcast looks at why the Pugwash River Estuary is considered an important natural area, and how Glossy buckthorn removal on this site conserves biological diversity.Read more »
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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 »
