What does the snowy owl look like? One of Canada’s most recognizable owls due to its snowy-white plumage, the aptly named snowy owl is an enduring symbol of Canada’s North. Surprisingly, unlike most ...

The Shaw Wilderness Park is a sanctuary in the city, a haven for nature and for people. Thanks to many partners and donors, the park was established in 2020 by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, The ...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada's staff, board members and volunteers are all passionate about our mission to protect the best of Canada's natural legacy. We work in every province in Canada. We have ...

Woodland angelica may seem quite similar to queen-Anne's lace, but beware: it's actually a member of the celery family and a serious invader of wooded edges and moist open areas in New Brunswick. The ...

Purple loosestrife is a wetland plant native to Europe and Asia that was brought to North America in the early 19th century. This highly invasive plant was likely introduced when its seeds were ...

Despite its name, this invasive thistle is not from Canada. It is believed to have come from the eastern Mediterranean region and was likely one of the first weeds that early settlers imported to ...

In Canada, shagbark hickory grows in Southern Ontario and along the St. Lawrence River into Quebec. Isolated stands of shagbark hickory have been found around Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. It is ...

What does the western screech-owl look like? Western screech-owls have relatively large, yellow eyes and what look like pointy ears on the top of their heads. These “ears” or “horns” are not actually ...

Wetlands are unique ecosystems where terrestrial and aquatic habitats meet. They are formed when water is trapped through poor drainage, occasional flooding or coastal barriers, such as sandbars. The ...

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The elusive western prairie white-fringed orchid is an endangered species found in one of the rarest ecosystems in North America — the tall grass prairie. The orchid is named after its geographic ...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Conservation Volunteers program engages people of all ages in the protection of our country's species and natural habitats. It provides a meaningful, hands-on ...