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

They're the armoured tanks of the natural world. With their mighty jaws and muscular build, snapping turtles are Canada’s largest freshwater turtle. What does the snapping turtle look like? Snapping ...

En panne d’inspiration à l’approche des Fêtes? L’idée d’éviter la cohue des centres commerciaux vous plaît? Cette année, Conservation de la nature Canada (CNC) vous propose d’offrir la nature en ...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada now owns this 256-hectare (634-acre) nature reserve that features an old-growth red spruce forest, now extremely rare in Nova Scotia. The Chignecto Isthmus is a narrow ...

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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 ...

One of Canada’s most common mammals, striped skunks are known mainly by their ability to spray sulfur-containing chemicals strong enough to ward off bears and other predators. However, skunks will not ...

A spectacle for birdwatchers, the annual migration of sandhill cranes is comprised of large flocks, up to thousands of individuals, migrating to staging grounds in southern Canada. Unlike herons, ...

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 ...

Haida Gwaii earns its nickname as the "Galapagos of the North" because of the incredible diversity of species and ecosystems unique to its islands. The rich natural diversity results from a ...

Most places under NCC's care welcome visitors. Please check site-specific pages on this website for access information and any special restrictions. Located 100 kilometres southwest of Edmonton, the ...