By conserving Canada’s forests and preventing the spread of invasive species, we can ensure future generations will continue ...

I posed this question during the second annual retreat for the Weston Family Conservation Science Fellowship Program in September 2024. The other Fellows and I were sitting around our cabin’s fire pit ...

"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 ...

A stark silhouette set against the prairie horizon, whooping cranes claim the title of the tallest bird in North America. This bird species has made a comeback since the 1940s, when there were only 21 ...

NCC’s core conservation work is aligned with the targets of major national and global efforts to address rapid biodiversity loss and climate change. NCC has national reach, a significant land ...

Before you start, find out what kind of soil you have and which plants are native to your area. Consult a guidebook to native plants for your region, or one of many of good websites to help you ...

Wetlands are unique ecosystems where terrestrial and aquatic habitats meet. They are formed when water is trapped through poor drainage, occasional flooding or coastal barriers, such as sandbars. The ...

The dynamics of conservation in Canada are changing. Today, Indigenous Peoples are increasingly being heard and recognized as conservation decision-makers and stewards of the land. The Nature ...

Common tansy is native to Europe, and was introduced to North America in the 1600s as a horticultural and medicinal plant. Common tansy has yellow, button-like flowers and can grow to up to 1.5 metres ...

La réserve naturelle de l’île Brier a été créée en 1988 et, grâce à votre soutien, continue de s’agrandir. Isolée et accidentée, l’île Brier se trouve à l’extrémité ouest de la Nouvelle-Écosse et ...

What does it look like? Not only is the polar bear the biggest bear species, it is also the world’s largest land carnivore. Males can weigh up to 800 kilograms and reach lengths of up to 2.8 metres, ...

More than half of Canada's 26,000 grizzlies live in British Columbia, with the rest found in Alberta and the three territories. Grizzly bears occur from sea level to high-elevation alpine environments ...