Stories from the Field
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Adventures in elk country: Exploring conservation, wildlife and nature
Learn about the significance of seeing elk in a natural area and why this keystone species is an important indicator of ecosystem health.Read more »
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Sanderlings flock to Mackie Ranch
Sanderlings are one of the many shorebirds that visit Mackie Ranch, an NCC property located along the eastern shoreline of Chaplin Lake,...Read more »
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Weeding out trouble: A summer as an invasive species sleuth
Waterton and Castle Crowsnest Natural Area remarkable area is known for its diverse landscapes and habitats. Here, NCC staff and interns...Read more »
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The swamp’s unlikely hero: a beetle
Learn about how NCC is taking on invasive purple loosestrife, a menace to biodiversity in Ontario, with the help of European leaf-eating...Read more »
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Black ash, beetles and beavers
Black ash, the eastern North American native arboreal treasure, dances on the verge of extinction. Hear the story of three Nature Conservancy...Read more »
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A blazing start: Restoring habitat with a prescribed burn
How is burning a form of restoration and how does it work? Prescribed burns are typically done in the early spring and late fall by...Read more »
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Embracing Indigenous wisdom: My journey as a newcomer in Canada
Rebecca Samuel reflects what true Reconciliation means ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Words alone cannot bring about the...Read more »
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Cave Pasture: A hoppy haven
Cave Pasture is adjacent to the city of Swift Current, and features 286 hectares of grasslands, wetlands and riparian areas, providing habitat...Read more »
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What five months in a cabin taught me about conservation
Reflections from an NCC conservation technician about living close to where she's making a positive impact on nature. And she encourages...Read more »
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Nature-friendly practices that benefit wildlife and plants
Gabrielle Goyette was tasked with developing a booklet containing advice on the agri-responsible practices that can be implemented in orchards.Read more »
