For millennia, habitats across Canada have been caring for us in more ways than we can imagine. From filtering water to cleaning the air to cycling nutrients and providing sustenance for life, they ...

A surprise encounter with a family of American black bears in Ontario turned out to be a heartwarming reminder that forested areas are crucial for both bears and humans.

Not many gifts last forever. But your legacy gift to protect nature does. Including the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in your Will is a timeless investment that reflects your passions and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Weston Family Conservation Science Fellowship Program supports and trains graduate students conducting Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) priority research so that they can become next-generation ...

Located in southern Ontario, this 10,000-hectare project will play a critical role in lessening the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has an ...

From butterfly and bird inventories, to cleaning up beaches and removing invasive species, we offer a variety of events to suit your interests. Don't see something that works for you? Sign up to be a ...

Where is this species found? Many species of oak exist worldwide. Approximately 500 species of Quercus oaks have been identified by taxonomists, of which 95 occur in North America. (Click on the image ...

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 ...