Stories From the Field
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Planting for the monarch’s future, one flower at a time
This fall, the monarch butterfly, an emblematic insect of North American, will begin its journey to Mexico, one of the most important migratory phenomena in the animal kingdom. Read more »
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Six reasons to attend the Festival de la tortue Mikinak in Pike River
Mikinak means “turtle” in Algonquin, a perfectly fitting name for this free festival in Pike River, Montérégie, that celebrates turtles, in particular the spiny softshell turtle. Here are six reasons not to miss this year’s fourth edition of the event. Read more »
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Spring cleaning on île à l'Aigle: readying a Nature Destination for summer
Eight volunteers and three NCC employees have just cleaned up the shores of île à l'Aigle in Repentigny. This annual work was carried out in order to maintain the ecological integrity of this environment and make it more enjoyable for the public.Read more »
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Citizen observation at work in the Greater Bristol Marsh
A haven of biodiversity in the Ottawa Valley, the Greater Bristol Marsh is home to several bird species that are rare or at-risk in Quebec. Recently, about 10 volunteers joined the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) team to inventory and monitor these species. One of the species, the eastern whip-poor-will, is designated threatened in Canada and likely to be designated threatened or vulnerable in Quebec.Read more »
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Plastic pollution in the St. Lawrence River
River and stream debris is a growing threat to a wide variety of marine animals and fish. Plastic and Styrofoam pieces are particularly dangerous. Despite their small size, they are the most harmful waste to aquatic life, as they decompose very slowly, can be confused with food, and can trap or be ingested by marine animals.Read more »
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Citizens participate in a natural heritage restoration project on île du Moine
This past June, motivated citizens participated in a tree planting and cleanup activity on île du Moine in Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel. The project, led by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in close collaboration with the members of the Commune de l’île du Moine, involved landscaping certain areas of the island to promote the recovery of rural birds in this environment. Read more »
