The bald eagle is an icon of strength and courage, and a beloved symbol in North American culture. Did you know that if a bald eagle loses a feather on one wing, it will shed a feather on the other ...

The Lac du Bois Conservation Area is located near Kamloops, British Columbia. It is a popular destination for people wishing to hike, fish and enjoy low-impact nature recreation. This conservation ...

What does the semipalmated sandpiper look like? The semipalmated sandpiper is a small shorebird with a short neck, long, black legs and a thin blunt-tipped bill. It is named for the partial webbing ...

With nature, we build a thriving world. The interconnection of people and nature is the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) foundation; the idea that we are all one with nature. Together, through ...

Sprague’s pipit is a songbird known for having the longest known flight display of any other bird species. Males often display for about half an hour while airborne, and one was even recorded ...

Located in Lake Huron, the internationally significant Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world. It supports some of the highest quality alvar habitat on the planet, ...

This grass has an open, many-branched stem with yellow-green or purple-tinged flowers that bloom from June to August. The leaves are typically one to two centimetres wide and up to 45 centimetres long ...

Located northeast of Lake Simcoe, the Carden Alvar supports some of the highest quality and most extensive alvar habitat on the planet within a mosaic of grassland, wetland and forest. Lying at the ...

Welcome to the Nature Conservancy of Canada! Nature has a story to tell. We want to help you to tell it. We are your direct link to environmental science experts. For generations Canadians have put ...

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 ...

In Quebec, there are many opportunities to get involved in the protection of our natural heritage. From the Barachois of Malbaie in Gaspé, to the Ottawa River, you can lend a hand in the conservation ...

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