Forests are habitats for thousands of animals and species. In Canada, ranges of more than 400 species overlap with forests.

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? The process is never ...

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 ...

Explore the BC Featured Projects Map to discover what we have done in your favourite part of the province and beyond. This map highlights the best of the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) ...

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 ...

Second in size to the boreal forest is the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence forest region, which stretches from southeastern Manitoba to the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. This forest is a transition between the ...

The aspen parkland is a unique landscape with a rich history. In the late 1850s, John Palliser led a survey expedition to western Canada to explore routes for the Canadian Pacific Railway. He named ...

What does it look like? The eastern prickly pear cactus is a perennial succulent cactus, with jointed, curved, flat green stems. Each of its segments is called a pad, and comes equipped with sharp ...

What does it look like? Snowshoe hares are named for their large hind feet, which, like snowshoes, allow them to stay on top of the snow during Canadian winters. The fur of snowshoe hares varies in ...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada's staff, board members and volunteers are all passionate about our mission to protect the best of Canada's natural legacy. We work in every province in Canada. We have ...

Our conservation blueprints form the core of our work. Developed over the course of many years, in partnership with other conservation groups and scientists, they form a comprehensive picture of the ...