Balsam fir trees are medium-sized evergreen conifers. They are often used as Christmas trees because of their pleasant smell and the fact that their needles remain in place long after the trees have ...

Encompassing the lands immediately to the west of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, this iconic area is a mix of wild spaces and human communities. With expansive valleys, rugged mountains and an abundant ...

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a green beetle that was first discovered in North America in 2002. It is native to Asia and is a threat to the entire North American Fraxinus genus, commonly known as ...

From the sun-drenched valleys of the Okanagan Similkameen to the vibrant grasslands of the Thompson Nicola and beyond, the interior of British Columbia hosts an array of beautiful and ecologically ...

The bald eagle is an icon of strength and courage, and a beloved symbol in North American culture. Did you know that if a bald eagle loses a feather on one wing, it will shed a feather on the other ...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) launched conservation efforts near the Richibuchto Dunes in 2009, where it has purchased more than 40 hectares for permanent conservation. Containing salt marsh, ...

The Qu'Appelle River Valley is a major continental waterway and corridor into the Great Plains. Formed during melting of the last glaciers, it stretches from the south end of Last Mountain Lake and ...

A medium-sized butterfly in the swallowtail family, this species has two bands of yellow spots and a blue wash on rounded, black wings. It has a red-orange spot with a black centre on its hindwings.

Most places under NCC's care welcome visitors. Please check site-specific pages on this website for access information and any special restrictions. Discover NCC properties from coast to coast with ...

What does it look like? Snowshoe hares are named for their large hind feet, which, like snowshoes, allow them to stay on top of the snow during Canadian winters. The fur of snowshoe hares varies in ...

You can double the value of your donation with a matching gift from your employer. Join a special group of people dedicated to protecting Canada's precious places with an annual contribution of $1,000 ...

The Weston Family Tallgrass Prairie Interpretive Centre is 65 hectares (160 acres) nestled within the heart of the Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve, just 80 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg. It ...