News Releases

As the mercury slowly rises, many people are making springtime plans for their lawns, backyards, flower beds and gardens. While some people may be hearing about or considering trying “No Mow” or “Slow Mow” May, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is urging people to take the next step with a more lasting way to naturalize your yard and connect with nature close to home.
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With the help of partners and volunteers, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has repaired over 285 metres of boardwalk at the Alfred-Kelly Nature Reserve in Piedmont and Prévost, Quebec.
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A dedicated team at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is rolling up their shirtsleeves and equipping themselves with axes to ensure the survival of a rare plant in the Montérégie region.
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Nature Conservancy of Canada experts are available for interviews before, during and after the COP15 (United Nations Global Summit on nature), happening December 7-19 in Montreal. It is the biggest conference of its kind in a decade, with countries hoping to strike an ambitious agreement to halt and reverse the current dramatic loss of nature by 2030, and chart a pathway to a nature positive future by 2050.
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the Kenauk Institute (KI) are joining forces to create a permanent open-air lab devoted to studying the impacts of climate change in Kenauk.
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Everywhere you look are images of Halloween. Along with them are images of bats, wolves, owls, ravens, spiders and other commonly feared animals.
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is seeking volunteers who want to get involved in the protection of extraordinary natural areas in the Outaouais. The not-for-profit conservation organization invites citizens to a clean up of the Gatineau’s Kettle Island on Saturday, October 1st.
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has worked for several months on a major project to restore and enhance a landscape typical of the Gaspé coastline: the Malbaie Salt Marsh sandbar.
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Over the August long weekend, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is encouraging everyone to get outside to enjoy and document the nature around them, in the name of science.
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Farmland bordering the marsh along the St. Lawrence River provides shelter and food for many birds. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) joins forces with Conservation de la nature Québec to raise awareness among local farmers about protecting the birds that visit their fields so that both agriculture and nature can thrive.
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For many years, Matthew Sanger and Mary O’Neill took care of their 25-hectare property, the equivalent of 158 NHL skating
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This is the time of year when turtles embark on their long journey, sometimes covering several kilometres, to find an ideal nesting site. The main problem is roads, as they obviously have no idea what a traffic light is and are unaware of the danger. Here’s how the public can take steps to ensure the turtles’ safety.
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is today announcing the protection of two critical habitats for at-risk wood turtles in the Mauricie region.
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As the mercury slowly rises, many Canadians are making springtime plans for their lawns, backyards, flower beds and gardens. While “No Mow” and “Slow Mow May” have been tried by many people over the past couple of springs, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is encouraging people to find new ways to naturalize their yards.
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) joins forces with Conservation de la nature Québec to announce the acquisition of 33 hectares, the equivalent of 31 soccer fields, overlooking Rivière aux Brochets in the heart of Frelighsburg.
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is acquiring five islets in the Richelieu River in the Montérégie region to ensure the future of the plants and animals found on them.
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Early spring draws out animals who may have spent the winter lying low to conserve energy. Now, as snow melts and reveals more food sources, these creatures take the opportunity to find food and spring homes, wherever they can. That’s why it seems many people seem to see and hear more wildlife in their neighbourhoods this time of year.
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Over the past two years, 200 bridges and culverts in the Pike River watershed have been visited by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC).
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has held its promise made back in 2019 and has completed upgrades to a wildlife crossing parallel to the popular trail P'tit Train-du-Nord
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People are continuing to seek refuge in the outdoors to help cope with the stress and anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says it is important for our physical, mental and emotional well-being to connect with nature.
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