There are many reasons why someone might wish to change careers. Some good, some bad, but they all inevitably lead you to the same question: what am I going to do with my life?

Become nature’s detective this season and try to identify the tracks these animals leave on their snowy canvasses. Forests and open landscapes are great places to spot signs of wildlife. Forests offer ...

World Wetlands Day on February 2 is an opportunity to highlight the importance of wetlands and the value they provide. Canada is home to over a quarter of the world’s wetlands, and it is estimated ...

What does the snowy owl look like? One of Canada’s most recognizable owls due to its snowy-white plumage, the aptly named snowy owl is an enduring symbol of Canada’s North. Surprisingly, unlike most ...

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 ...

There are three subspecies of painted turtle in Canada: eastern, western and midland. The western painted turtle is further divided into three populations: Pacific coast, intermountain – Rocky ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Freshwater Conservation Blueprint is a project created and led by conservation staff from the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). A suite of five tools were developed to help assess the health of ...