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 ...

Quite possibly the most familiar bird species to Canadians, Canada geese roam around parks, lakes and wetlands in the spring and summer. But there are many things that you might not know about this ...

The Shaw Wilderness Park is a sanctuary in the city, a haven for nature and for people. Thanks to many partners and donors, the park was established in 2020 by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, The ...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is an evidence-based organization that uses the best available information to identify priority conservation actions. Research is essential in evaluating threats ...

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 ...

In southwestern Ontario’s Norfolk County lies an incredible natural oasis known as Backus Woods. This spectacular older-growth forest is home to some of the oldest living trees in Ontario and is one ...

Woodland angelica may seem quite similar to queen-Anne's lace, but beware: it's actually a member of the celery family and a serious invader of wooded edges and moist open areas in New Brunswick. 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 ...

Phragmites (or common reed) is a non-native, invasive reed from Eurasia, and it is quickly spreading throughout North America. Found mostly in wetlands, this towering plant takes over moist areas, ...

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 ...

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 ...

In 1968, NCC conserved our first project in Ontario — Cavan Swamp and Bog. This exceptional complex of bogs and other wetlands covers 1,340 hectares (3,400 acres). The site is now the Cavan Swamp ...