News Releases
Four lots protected at Pointe-du-Domaine for conservation: 11 hectares of woodland preserved
October 11, 2024The woodlands and wetlands in the Pointe-du-Domaine have a high biodiversity level. The American cancer-root can be observed here and there is occasional habitat for chorus frog.Read more »
Kenauk’s successful $20M campaign announced: a major step forward in climate impact research and nature conservation
September 20, 2024The Kenauk Institute (KI) and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) are delighted to announce the successful completion of their $20M fundraising campaign.Read more »
New conservation area connects people and nature in the Mauricie region
September 13, 2024Thanks to the mobilization of 22 donors, along with additional public funding, 271 hectares of biodiverse habitats are now protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in the Lake Perchaude and the Shawinigan River areas. Read more »
Cross-country event to make a difference for nature
July 22, 2024Ready, set, snap! The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is calling on people across Canada to get outside from August 1 to 5 to document the nature around them, in the name of science.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada and Granby Zoo fill in pieces of conservation puzzle in southern Quebec
June 4, 2024An ongoing partnership between the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the Granby Zoo to protect carbon-rich, ecologically sensitive habitats has resulted in better movement pathways for Canada lynx, black bear and larger wildlife while also giving a major boost to some at-risk turtles, salamanders and bat species. Read more »
Spot a turtle on the road? Here's how you can help it
May 21, 2024Birds are singing, bees are buzzing and turtles are laying eggs. This is the time of year when turtles embark on their long journey, sometimes covering several kilometres, to find an ideal nesting site. Being slow doesn’t prevent them from covering long distances, however; the main problem is roads, as they obviously have no idea what a traffic light is and are unaware of the danger. Here’s how the public can take steps to ensure the turtles’ safety.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada fights Eurasian milfoil in effort to restore Papineau Lake
May 7, 2024Like many other water bodies in Quebec, Papineau Lake has been shaken by the arrival of Eurasian milfoil, an invasive plant that takes over wherever it lands, harming other plant species in the lake. Thankfully, Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) staff and the Kenauk Institute are rolling up their shirtsleeves to carry out control projects aimed at restoring the lake to its former pristine condition.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada receives generous land donation from Cascades
March 26, 2024An important section of the Saint-Sylvère bog alongside a forest that is a special place for a lot of wildlife, is now being conserved through a generous gift of land. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is pleased to receive an ecological donation of over 116 hectares from Cascades in the community of Saint-Sylvère in the Centre-du-Québec region. Read more »
The Nature Conservancy of Canada protects 516 hectares in a vast natural corridor in the Estrie region
January 16, 2024The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announce the protection of 516 hectares made up of vast forest habitats and several wetlands in Ham-Sud and Ham-Nord in the Estrie region, located 48 kilometres northeast of Sherbrooke. Read more »
Nature lover hands down land in Estrie to future generations
December 18, 2023A 34-hectare parcel on the southern flank of the Sutton Mountains, the equivalent of 214 NHL -sized hockey rinks, is now conserved by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). Read more »
Unique forest in the municipality of Saint-André-d’Argenteuil now protected
October 17, 2023The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announces the protection of the Boisé Carillon, 202 hectares of forest and wetlands in the municipality of Saint-André-d’Argenteuil. Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada triples conserved area of one of last large peat bogs still in its natural state in Capitale-Nationale region
October 5, 2023The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) today announced the acquisition of nearly 200 hectares within the Great Jacques-Cartier Bog, one of the last great natural peatlands in the Capitale-Nationale region. Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada protects iconic Baie-Saint-Paul site
September 14, 2023The Natural Conservancy Canada (NCC) announces the protection of 200 hectares of flats and beach in Baie-Saint-Paul, in the St. Lawrence Estuary. Read more »
Conservation Volunteers wanted for a property clean up on Kettle Island in Gatineau
August 29, 2023The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is seeking volunteers who want to get involved in the protection of extraordinary natural areas in the Outaouais. The not-for-profit conservation organization invites citizens to a clean-up of the Gatineau’s Kettle Island, with a meeting point in Ottawa, on Saturday, September 16th, 2023. Read more »
A new area in Centre-du-Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada
August 15, 2023The Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC) joins forces with Conservation de la nature Québec (CNQ) to announce the protection of 1,562 hectares of wetlands in the regions of Centre-du-Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches. The new protected area overlaps three municipalities south of the St. Lawrence River: Lyster, Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière and Saint-Gilles.Read more »
Government of Canada invests more than $1.7 million in recovery of species at risk in the St. Lawrence Lowlands
August 1, 2023The world is facing an unprecedented biodiversity crisis. The fight against biodiversity loss and climate change starts with protecting nature. Investing in nature means helping to create a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable environment. Protecting species and their habitats is critical. To halt the loss of biodiversity and restore Canada’s natural environments, collaboration between the provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, and other partners is essential.Read more »
Play an epic game of “I spy” with your smartphone
July 26, 2023The Big Backyard BioBlitz offers critical data for nature conservationRead more »
200 hectares of forest and trails protected on the southern flank of the Sutton Mountains
May 30, 2023The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Au Diable Vert are expanding one of Quebec’s largest protected areas on private land by nearly 200 hectares, with the addition of three newly acquired properties. These properties will consolidate a vast ecological corridor that stretches across the border to the heart of Vermont. Read more »
Spot a turtle on the road? Here's how you can help it
May 16, 2023Birds are singing, bees are buzzing and turtles are laying eggs. This is the time of year when turtles embark on their long journey, sometimes covering several kilometres, to find an ideal nesting site. Being slow doesn’t prevent them from covering long distances, however; the main problem is roads, as they obviously have no idea what a traffic light is and are unaware of the danger. Here’s how the public can take steps to ensure the turtles’ safety.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada suggests ways to help nature close to home this spring
May 10, 2023As the mercury slowly rises, many people are making springtime plans for their lawns, backyards, flower beds and gardens. While some people may be hearing about or considering trying “No Mow” or “Slow Mow” May, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is urging people to take the next step with a more lasting way to naturalize your yard and connect with nature close to home. Read more »