Recordings
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A helping hand for wetlands
You'll dive into the world of wetland restoration and learn the interconnected natural systems, the myriad of species and the passionate people at the centre of this work. Wetlands are vital ecosystems, and careful restoration is a powerful tool for reversing habitat loss and growing ecological and community resilience.
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Wings and Blooms
You’ll learn fascinating facts about the birds, bugs and blooms around us. And you’ll get practical tips for adding more biodiversity to your windowsill, balcony, backyard or ways you can get involved with your community. Looking for ways to make a difference, no matter where you live or the size of your growing space? Then this recording is for you!
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The Life Aquatic with Fernando Lessa
Do you ever wonder what would be revealed if you could gain a fish-eyes' view of the underwater world? What would it take to break the surface tension and dive in? With his amazing images, Fernando Lessa leads us into the watery realms of BC’s streams, rivers and wetlands. These freshwater environments play a critical role in shaping and sustaining the natural abundance that we cherish.
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Things that make you go BOO!
In this NatureTalks, a panel of speakers walk us through the fact from fiction of some misunderstood creatures and help us understand how our perceptions impacts species survival.
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Shorebirds and Sangria 2021
Around the world, migratory life is at an increased risk due to habitat loss and the effects of climate change. Protecting stop-over sites, such as Johnson’s Mills in New Brunswick, is a fundamental part of the Nature Conservancy of Canada's work and a critical contribution to global biodiversity conservation. Watch the spectacle of the birds' annual visit, and hear from our global partners in Suriname and here in Canada about the incredible journey of these shorebirds.
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Tackling Invasive Species
Invasive species are considered to be the second-most significant threat to global biodiversity, after habitat loss. Watch the recording to learn more about invasive species, what we're doing to combat their spread and to find out how you can help.
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Saving Canada’s Species
Wildlife populations in Canada and around the world are declining. But hidden within this trend are amazing stories of recovery. Join us as we explore 10 Canadian species that are rebounding thanks to conservation efforts.
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Celebrating Migration – Return of Birds to Canada’s Flyways
Learn about the threats to migratory birds, what you can do to help, and how NCC is protecting habitat for migratory songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl across the country.
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Conserving Canada's Wildlife Corridors
Wildlife corridors between natural habitats are essential for the survival of many species. But across Canada, these corridors are increasingly threatened by roads and habitat loss. This webinar presents a new national study on connectivity, discusses the importance of wildlife corridors, and shares case studies where NCC and partners are protecting and restoring corridors to keep Canada’s nature connected.
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Prairie Places: A Look at Community Pastures
The continued existence and good management of these lands contributes to biodiversity, water quality, soil conservation and carbon sequestration. Watch the recording and explore the amazing natural spaces these pastures represent and why they are important for all of us.
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Protecting Town Island, Now and Forever
For generations, the natural beauty of Lake of the Woods has provided priceless opportunities for people to connect with nature. Watch the recording to learn about efforts to keep Town Island wild, and how its unique biodiversity can be conserved while providing a place for future generations to connect with nature.
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Protecting Vidal Bay: Conserving shore to shore wilderness on Manitoulin Island
The Vidal Bay Forests and Shoreline project is redefining conservation in southern Ontario by creating the largest protected area complex south of the Canadian Shield.
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Your Landmark Conservation Impact - Feb 11, 2021
540 new conservation projects completed across Canada, habitat protected for 130 species at risk, 18,000 volunteers and over $750 million raised. You, along with thousands of other Canadians from coast to coast to coast, donated, volunteered and supported the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Landmark Campaign to save the lands and waters that sustain us all. Join NCC in celebrating the completion of the largest fundraising campaign for nature ever in Canada, and hear about the historic and lasting impact your support is having on nature.
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Poweshiek Skipperling; Recovery Tales of a Tiny Butterfly - Dec 10, 2020
Even more threatened than the giant panda, the Poweshiek skipperling has only been observed in seven Canadian locations within the last five years, all of which are located in the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Tall Grass Prairie Natural Area in southeastern Manitoba. In the United States, populations only appear on a handful of sites in Michigan, and their status in Wisconsin is uncertain. Meet the conservation staff from the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Assiniboine Park Zoo and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who lead the international recovery efforts of the Poweshiek skipperling, and discover how their collaboration is helping improve populations in North America.
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Celebrating Special Places: Freshwater Bay Nature Reserve - Nov 4, 2020
The Freshwater Bay Nature Reserve provides an important land buffer for nearby seabirds and is an incredible spot for birding, whale watching and hiking. Protecting land is just the first step; the long-term care of these special areas is a story of its own.
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Candid Canada: Tips for Capturing Nature on Camera - Oct 28, 2020
It’s always exciting to see wildlife in its natural habitat, and it’s normal human behaviour to want to take a picture to commemorate the moment. But how do you know if you’re upsetting the natural habitat? How do you know if you’re disturbing the animal(s)? Our panel of photographers share a few tips and tricks on taking that perfect photo, while respecting the nature around you.
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Shorebirds & Sangria - Sept 3, 2020
Join the Tenth Annual Sandpiper and Sangria celebration — online for the first time. Johnson’s Mills is a critical stop-over site for migrating shorebirds. Every summer, massive flocks of shorebirds journey through the Bay of Fundy from the Canadian Arctic before heading to South America. Johnson's Mills becomes the stage for one of nature's great spectacles, as its mudflats and beaches serve as a temporary stopover for flocks of shorebirds numbering up to a quarter of a million individual birds.
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Pause with Nature - Jul 9, 2020
Reduce stress and enhance your well-being with a dose of nature
Many people are looking for a natural way to reduce stress and enhance their well-being. Nature Conservancy of Canada is partnering with like-minded community organizations to break down stigmas and barriers that people face when wanting to get outdoors. Be inspired and find out how spending time in nature is good for your health.
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Recovery and Resilience in the Grasslands - Jun 25, 2020
Nature Conservancy of Canada x Calgary Zoo - Sage Grouse Project
Complex problems require collaborative solutions. The reintroduction of the greater sage-grouse and their ongoing recovery in their home range in the southern grasslands of Alberta and Saskatchewan is an effort led by science and expertise, but it is fueled by passion and hope. Greater sage-grouse has been listed as endangered in Canada since 1998 and just a few years ago there were fewer than 50 of them left in Canada. Learn more about this partnership between NCC, the Calgary Zoo and Alberta Environment & Parks.
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Ours to Save, Ours to Lose - Jun 18, 2020
Discovering species that are uniquely Canadian
Over 300 species, subspecies and varieties of plants and animals are uniquely Canadian and found nowhere else on Earth. This webinar will share results from a recent study by the Nature Conservancy of Canada and NatureServe Canada identifying wildlife that can only be found in Canada.
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