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Notice: Prescribed burns at Hazel Bird Nature Reserve
April 9, 2021Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to conduct prescribed burns in the Rice Lake Plains mid- to late April 2021.Read more »
Looking for volunteers for a western chorus frog inventory
April 7, 2021The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for volunteers to participate in an inventory of the chorus frog in the Ottawa Valley (City of Gatineau and Pontiac RCM).Read more »
Rare Acadian forest and freshwater wetlands protected on PEI
March 19, 2021The Nature Conservancy of Canada has expanded an important conservation area on Prince Edward Island about 40 kilometres west of Summerside. The charitable land trust has purchased an additional 48 hectare (119 acre) site on the Percival River in North Enmore The lands include Acadian forest and spectacular riverside habitat along the Percival River. Read more »
Unique study pinpoints key places to stem biodiversity loss in Canada’s south
March 3, 2021The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has released the first comprehensive look at where nature in southern Canada needs to be protected in the face of habitat loss and climate change. The assessment looks into “crisis ecoregions,” and other high-priority natural spaces.Read more »
Kelly Cain to lead Nature Conservancy of Canada in Atlantic Region
February 24, 2021A former senior public servant has become the third regional vice-president of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in the Atlantic provinces. Kelly Cain has joined the not-for-profit charity following a thorough recruitment process. Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada reaches deal with City of Kenora to purchase Town Island
February 18, 2021The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the City of Kenora reached a deal today regarding the future sale of Town Island. The two partners have been negotiating the terms of the sale since late last year. NCC is pleased to be able to move forward on this project and begin fundraising the $2.85 million needed to conserve Town Island.Read more »
The 24th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
February 12, 2021The 24th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is happening from February 12 to 15. People across Canada and around the globe are invited to count the birds they see during at least a 15-minute period on one or more days of the count, and then enter their findings on the GBBC website. Read more »
Fun family activity to do this weekend
February 10, 2021During the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, people are often looking for fun things to do and learn. If you need some inspiration for the coming weekend, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is sharing an idea. Read more »
