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By conserving Canada’s forests and preventing the spread of invasive species, we can ensure future generations will continue ...
What does the eastern musk turtle look like? These are small freshwater turtles measuring a maximum carapace (upper shell) length of 15 centimetres. Their arched, narrow carapaces are grey, brown or ...
"Bear!” My partner warned me, as I walked quietly with my head down after a long, hot day of hiking through a provincial park in southern Ontario. I didn’t see the American black bear that ambled out ...
In Canada, shagbark hickory grows in Southern Ontario and along the St. Lawrence River into Quebec. Isolated stands of shagbark hickory have been found around Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. It is ...
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 ...
Worldwide conservation efforts depend on the next generation of conservation leaders. As a Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) conservation intern, you’ll build a diverse skill set and gain practical ...
Saskatchewan's abundant wildlife species and rich natural diversity makes our conservation work crucial, if we are to protect hundreds of wildlife species that are endangered, at risk or of concern.
Alvars are naturally open habitats with either a thin covering of soil or no soil over a base of limestone or dolostone. Their unique geologic and physical characteristics set the stage for natural ...
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 ...
This bright yellow flower that blooms in early spring is globally rare and found only along the Great Lakes. In Canada, it occurs only on the grasslands and pavement alvars of the Saugeen Bruce ...
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