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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How I spent my summer helping conserve species at risk in the Prairies
What species at risk can you find in southern Alberta? With sharp eyes and patience, Nature Conservancy of Canada's intern contributed to...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 »
