The Seven Sacred Teachings: What we can learn from the species …
Jun 21, 2021 · Bravery is a Teaching that is given and shown most when we need it. When we stand up for the land, we are demonstrating Bravery to do what is right by its protection. Bravery is often represented by the bear. NCC protects habitat for grizzly and black bears Perhaps most notably is our work protecting grizzly habitat throughout BC.
NCC: Grasslands 101 - Nature Conservancy of Canada
With projects in the Okanagan, Thompson-Nicola and Kootenay regions, NCC is helping to ensure grassland habitat will remain intact and undeveloped for migratory birds, rare plants and larger mammals, such as elk and mule deer. The valley-bottoms of the Okanagan are important migratory corridors for large carnivores like grizzly bear and wolverine.
NCC: Nature Conservancy of Canada
Nov 7, 2024 · Conservation Volunteers. Our office and facility hours may vary; however, the Nature Conservancy of Canada remains open for business. For any inquiries, please call: 1.877.231.3552. For site-specific inquiries, please consult our contact us page. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada's leading national land conservation organization.
NCC: Work With Us - Nature Conservancy of Canada
At the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) we strive to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.. NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we will provide accommodations to …
Fighting phragmites — Ontario’s worst invasive species
Fighting phragmites — Ontario’s worst invasive species. Helicopter over phragmites, Long Point, ON (Photo by NCC) Phragmites (or common reed) is a non-native, invasive reed from Eurasia, and it is quickly spreading throughout North America. Found mostly in wetlands, this towering plant takes over moist areas, choking out all other life.
NCC: Species at Risk 101 - Nature Conservancy of Canada
Species at risk are plants and animals that are in danger of disappearing from the wild. There are more than 800 animal and plant species or populations considered at risk in Canada. The survival of a species can be threatened by a variety of factors, and determining the cause (s) and solution (s) is often a complex scientific process.
The St. Lawrence Lowlands ecoregion stretches along the fertile lands of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers. It is characterized by farmlands, cities, mixed woods and wetlands.
NCC: Eastern wolf - Nature Conservancy of Canada
Weight: 20-35kg. Pack size: 3-6 adults on average. Other names: Eastern Canadian wolf, Algonquin wolf. Home range: Can be as large as 500 km 2. Species range: Current range covers approximately 210,000 km 2, which represents 42 percent of its original range in Canada. COSEWIC status: Special concern, provincially and nationally.
NCC: Fisher - Nature Conservancy of Canada
The fisher is a solitary, wide-ranging mammal. A member of the weasel family, the fisher lives in coniferous habitats across much of Canada and the northern U.S. Fishers prefer mature forests with access to water, and avoid open areas. Primarily nocturnal, the fisher usually spends its days sleeping in hollow trees or logs, but it will ...
NCC: Red fox - Nature Conservancy of Canada
Red foxes can be found on almost every Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) property. For example, in Saskatchewan, NCC is caring for 13,088 acres (5,297 hectares) at the Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area for many species, including red fox. In PEI, NCC is protecting 55 acres (22 hectares) of salt marsh and coastal forest ...