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NCC protects 83 hectares of forest and wetland in Frontenac Arch
August 3, 2021Thanks to the generous support of public and private donors, NCC has protected a vital swath of forest and wetland on Devil Lake. Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada protects important land along the Nerepis River
July 29, 2021The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) today announced the protection of an important forest and provincially significant wetland along the Nerepis River. Read more »
New Nature Conservancy of Canada property connects habitat for genetically unique bears on Saugeen Bruce Peninsula
July 29, 2021The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is announcing the purchase of a 160-hectare property in Saugeen Bruce Peninsula. The Britain Lake Forests and Wetland property connects habitat for genetically unique bears and other important wildlife. Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada expands protected area on Percival River
July 27, 2021A major wildlife corridor on Prince Edward Island is expanding. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced it has acquired over 28 hectares (70 acres) on the mouth of the Percival River. The peninsula-shaped property extends into Percival Bay and includes a freshwater wetland, salt marsh, forest and 2.5 kilometres of beach shoreline. Read more »
Fire information for BC conservation areas
July 23, 2021This page provides current information about how and where wildfires are affecting NCC's conservation lands in BC. Read more »
Assiniboine Park Zoo sets new record with release of 47 critically endangered butterflies in expanded effort to save the Poweshiek skipperling from extinction
July 20, 2021The Assiniboine Park Conservancy has released 47 critically endangered Poweshiek skipperlings at the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Tall Grass Prairie properties. Read more »
Big Backyard BioBlitz
July 20, 2021From July 29 to August 2, 2021, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is holding a virtual event encouraging people to observe nature and learn more about habitats and species in their backyards, neighbourhoods, and wherever they find nature.Read more »
Modified operations at popular maritime shorebird site
July 14, 2021The ongoing pandemic has resulted in the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Shorebird Interpretive Centre in Johnson’s Mills, New Brunswick remaining closed to visitors again this summer. This decision was taken to ensure the health and safety of people due to COVID-19 protocols and the limited space inside and outside the facility. The centre was also the site of multiple break-ins last year, with valuable equipment and technology stolen. Read more »
