Why we celebrate World Wetlands Day on February 2nd
Sandy Island coastal wetland, Ontario (Photo by NCC)
Wetlands have their own day, and rightly so. They are an immense asset for our well-being and safety. Not to mention, they make a great home for all the creatures: plants, animals, amphibians, fish, birds and yes, insects, that live there. In...
Volunteers lending a hand to protect the Quamichan wetlands
Water sampling at Quamichan wetlands
Wetlands are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth and it takes teamwork to care for them. The Quamichan wetlands on BC's Vancouver Islands are a great example of what can happen when we join forces to protect these special...
From wasteland to wonderland: Why we need wetlands, before it’s too late
Sunset at Minesing Wetlands, ON (Photo by Ethan Meleg)
I sometimes think I need to find a support group for people that are haunted by ecological guilt. To be honest, I mostly feel pretty good about my past as an environmental consultant before joining the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). People...
A call to conserve the world's last great forests
Carolinian forest, Ontario (Photo courtesy of Earth Images Foundation)
There are few other groups of species that have impacted the face of our planet than trees…. We define the major life zones of earth based on the presence or absence of forests. At one time all plants were grasses, ferns and horsetails...
It takes an (effectively communicating) village: The importance of information exchange between researchers and conservation practitioners
Tall grass prairie, Manitoba (Photo by NCC)
As a general rule, tall grass prairie researchers and conservation practitioners are a fairly lively bunch. They’re very passionate and not shy to share their perspectives on how, why and what conservation actions should occur. They...
