Stories From the Field
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Capturing nature for science: My 2024 bioblitz adventure
Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a National Historic Site located near Saskatoon, protects 57 hectares of prairie and over 6,000 years of cultural history. Traditionally used by Northern Plains Indigenous Peoples for trade, hunting and ceremony, the park features a visitors’ centre and seven kilometres of hiking trails where guests can explore this rich heritage.Read more »
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How I learned to embrace the grass: Exploring OMB with students, artists and community
Reflections from Matthew Braun, program director for NCC in Saskatchewan, on Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area (OMB).Read more »
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A remarkable landscape at risk: The inspiring conservation efforts of Last Mountain Neighbours: Across the Fence for Common Sense
Thanks to the combined efforts of the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Last Mountain Neighbours, 41 hectares of natural prairie habitat, including healthy grasslands and riparian areas in the Upper Qu’Appelle Valley, will be conserved.Read more »
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Sip, savour, sustain: Crossmount Cider Company is helping preserve Prairie grasslands
Recognizing the critical need to protect the Prairie grasslands, Crossmount Cider has committed to sharing a portion of its profits to support conservation efforts in these unique ecosystems.Read more »
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Restoring nature at Echo Creek
Erosion along Echo Creek threatens further habitat loss and sedimentation. Learn how NCC is working to restore the area by rallying community volunteers and planting native shrubs and willow staking. Read more »
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Little beetle, big project
This summer, the Nature Conservancy of Canada held a leafy spurge beetle collection event at Willner-Elbow community pasture, where 50,000 leafy spurge beetles were collected in three hours among 12 people. That’s an average of 1,388 beetles per person per hour! Read more »
