The Shaw Wilderness Park is a sanctuary in the city, a haven for nature and for people. Thanks to many partners and donors, the park was established in 2020 by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, The ...

What does the short-eared owl look like? Short-eared owls are medium-sized with distinct black-rimmed yellow eyes and a pale facial disk. Mottled brown with pale chests and thin streaks, they’re ...

Despite its name, this invasive thistle is not from Canada. It is believed to have come from the eastern Mediterranean region and was likely one of the first weeds that early settlers imported to ...

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 ...

Purple loosestrife is a wetland plant native to Europe and Asia that was brought to North America in the early 19th century. This highly invasive plant was likely introduced when its seeds were ...

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

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Kevin Teneycke is the regional vice-president for the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) Manitoba Region. Since 2008, he has overseen the delivery of NCC conservation programming in Manitoba. With ...

What does the ivory gull look like? The ivory gull can be identified by its striking pure-white colour and small size, with a body shape similar to a pigeon. Its black legs stand in stark contrast to ...

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 ...

Identifies conservation goals and actions for a single or multiple properties with similar natural attributes. PMPs are consistent with the goals of the Natural Area Conservation Plan; they identify ...

Phragmites (or common reed) is a non-native, invasive reed from Eurasia, and it is quickly spreading throughout North America. Found mostly in wetlands, this towering plant takes over moist areas, ...