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What Did You Do This Summer? Well, Here’s Some of What We Did…
As the largest supporter-based conservation charity in Canada, we thought we’d report back to you on some of what we’ve accomplished during the 2018 summer conservation field work season. There…
A Red Tide of Death for Turtles
Since October, hundreds of dead and sickened sea turtles have been washing ashore on the beaches of Southwest Florida. The cause? An annually occurring natural phenomenon known as Red Tide.…
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
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The Good, the Bad and the Invasive
Did you know that the second largest threat to biodiversity is invasive species? That’s right after habitat loss. Non-native species can come from other countries or from right here in…
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- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
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It’s Been a Wild Adventure With the Canadian Conservation Corps!
Kimberly McGough is a participant in Group 1 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. What can I say… CCC has been one heck of an adventure! I can’t believe that three…
Saved by the Boat! Learn How to Avoid Damaging Boating Practices
Sunny skies, subtle waves and fresh air — all the components of a great day on your boat. Boating is a favourite past time of many, but some people don’t know…
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Rescued At-Risk Turtle Eggs Are Now Hatching!
Our Turtle Eggs Are Hatching! This summer, our Conservation Science team has been conducting field work on pollinators, eels, bats and turtles (to name only a few projects!). Added to…
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- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
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Ban With a Plan: Join us to #BanNeonics
It’s in our wildlife. It’s in our fields. It’s in our food. It’s in our water. And, it’s toxic. “For years now, neonicotinoid (neonic) pesticides have been poisoning our pollinators…
We’ve Got Turtle Eggs!
Turtles face many threats, including habitat loss, traffic mortality, and nest predation. Many predators, such as raccoons and skunks like nothing more than to feed on some freshly laid turtle…
Playing on Your Phone Can Help Conserve Wetlands
You can conserve wetlands. That’s right. I said it. Just to be clear: You can conserve wetlands. Many parts of southern Canada have lost more than half of their historical…
Oh Crap! Take Care of That Septic System
What is… …out of sight …constantly working …something that can impact water quality, pose health risks to people and can contaminate drinking water, if it isn’t maintained? If you guessed septic…
