Ontario
Since 1962, Canada’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, the Nature Conservancy of Canada has been protecting Ontario’s most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Along with its partners, NCC has helped to protect more than 184,000 acres (74,400 hectares) in Ontario. From the north shore of Lake Superior to Pelee Island in Lake Erie, NCC works to protect the province’s most significant natural landscapes.
Stories from the Field
Hine's emerald dragonfly at Minesing Wetlands, ON (Photo by Chris Evans)
A precious gem for conservation
Twelve kilometres outside of Barrie, Ontario, lies a hidden, watery paradise that is home to a rare and precious dragonfly. Now, thanks to an additional 107 acres of protected land on the Minesing Wetlands, the Hine’s emerald dragonfly will have a chance to thrive. Continue Reading »
Cape Hurd Fens and Forests, Saugeen Bruce Peninsula, ON (Photo by NCC)
Expanding conservation on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula
NCC celebrates World Water Day with the conservation of two areas on the internationally important Saugeen Bruce Peninsula — sites that will protect key wetlands and rare Great Lakes habitat. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
American Chestnut (Photo by Norfolk County)
Recovering the American chestnut
April 3, 2018
The Canadian Chestnut Council (CCC) is a volunteer-run scientific and charitable organization. Now in its 29th year, CCC's goal is to save the endangered American chestnut from extinction. The American chestnut was once the dominant hardwood... Continue Reading »
Featured Projects
A red trillium in Happy Valley Forest, ON (Photo by NCC)
Find out about our conservation projects, research activities, land management priorities and more. Read more »
Our Work
Powder Islands, ON (Photo by Mike Dembeck)
Learn about where and how we are focussing our conservation efforts in Ontario.
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Faces of NCC
A mini Conservation Volunteer, ON (Photo by NCC)
Meet some of the staff, volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. Read more »
News Releases
Red-winged black bird, ON (Photo by Bill Hubick)
Read the latest NCC news in Ontario.
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