Take a moment to step out into nature and listen to your surroundings. Do you hear the wind rustling the leaves? Can you hear ...

A vast 970-hectare area featuring thriving forests, wetlands and crystal-clear lakes northeast of Sault Ste. Marie is now protected, marking a significant win for nature. The Nature Conservancy of ...

What does the snowy owl look like? One of Canada’s most recognizable owls due to its snowy-white plumage, the aptly named snowy owl is an enduring symbol of Canada’s North. Surprisingly, unlike most ...

Large, gnarled oaks stand guard in the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve (CGOP), weathering the wind and rain of West Coast winters. They provide shelter for gartersnakes, black-tailed deer and a variety of ...

There are three subspecies of painted turtle in Canada: eastern, western and midland. The western painted turtle is further divided into three populations: Pacific coast, intermountain – Rocky ...

Kettle Island is the third-largest island in the Ottawa River, after Île aux Allumettes and Grand-Calumet. Its name is said to come from its proximity to the Chaudière Falls, which originally ...

Rough fescue, quaking aspen and northern snowberry dominate this gently rolling terrain. It is an area familiar to local ranchers and periodically grazed by their cattle. The Nature Conservancy of ...

Grasslands are nature’s unsung heroes, with 90 per cent of their biomass hidden underground in vast and deep root systems. But therein lies their secret powers: Grasslands absorb and store billions of ...

You can double the value of your donation with a matching gift from your employer. Join a special group of people dedicated to protecting Canada's precious places with an annual contribution of $1,000 ...

There's a special satisfaction to be found in working for a cause you believe in, especially when that cause involves something as important as the protection of Canada's natural heritage and ...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Conservation Volunteers program engages people of all ages in the protection of our country's species and natural habitats. It provides a meaningful, hands-on ...

Habitat loss is the biggest threat to Canada's native plants and animals. Preventing this loss is the main focus of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). We work across the province in the places ...