Stories From the Field
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Cheers to colla’beer’ation for conservation
The Nature Conservancy of Canada recently announced a colla”beer”ation with Nokomis Craft Ales, a brewery located in the rural community of Nokomis, Saskatchewan, who are pouring out $0.50 per can to support NCC initiatives.Read more »
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Welcome to nature: Asquith Ukrainian hike
The Embracing Newcomers through Nature event held on June 24, 2023, welcomed Ukrainian newcomers to experience the benefits of nature but to also foster connections with their peers and the broader community, facilitating a cultural exchange and sense of belonging.Read more »
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Welcoming two new bison at Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area
Welcoming two new bison at Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area.Read more »
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SaskEnergy donates to fight leafy spurge
SaskEnergy is addressing the threat of leafy spurge to Saskatchewan’s grasslands by contributing $2,500 to monitoring the impact of local weed control efforts in the Willner-Elbow pasture, and the adjacent Douglas Provincial Park.Read more »
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Bat research in Saskatchewan
Research will help us understand what habitat is being used for roost sites. With this information, NCC can tailor management in the areas to aid in the protection and recovery of bats.Read more »
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Big Valley MAPS season summary 2021
This year (2021) marks the fourth season of the Big Valley MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) station. Overall, the season was a great success! We captured 121 birds of 16 different species over six sessions. Of these, 86 were newly banded birds and 35 were recaptured birds that already had a band. Read more »
