This follows earlier bilateral Nature Agreements between the federal government and the governments of British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Yukon. This latest agreement will invest $7 million dollars this year, and up to $20 million over the next 10 years, in protecting nature in the Northwest Territories. In particular, it will support Indigenous-led conservation and…
An Edmonton researcher says simply noticing nature can boost your mood and help beat the winter blues. Read the CBC article → “When people notice nature, and not necessarily even just spend extra time, but just [notice] it, we know it enhances our positive emotions” — Holli-Anne Passmore, professor of psychology at Concordia University of…
Thanks to the Aquatic Conservation Initiative for providing this month’s blog. Distribution and Population Spread across the North Atlantic, from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, into Baffin Bay, to the Greenland Sea, all the way to the White Sea of northern Russia lives the Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus). Residing in 3 main populations – in the…
Unceded Algonquin Territory — Ottawa, ON | February 3, 2025 Last fall, Nature Canada’s naturalist team visited the Cree Nation of Chisasibi, a community where they’ve been partnering with locals to monitor birds for several years. But this time they came to town for a different reason. Nature Canada has just launched a new project…
This Nature Canada blog originally appeared in February 2024. We have since added more information and select highlights. Thank you to Andrew E. Derocher, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, for this blog. Inuktitut – nanuq / nanuk; Cree – wapusk / wabusk (Photo: Andrew E. Derocher) Good news for polar…
In the heart of many Canadian cities and towns you’d be hard pressed to not find (or hear) at least one or two species of birds. Maybe a House Sparrow in a nearby bush or an American Crow on a hydroline. Birds not only bring their beautiful song, vibrant plumage colours, and graceful flights to…
As we continue to embark on the new year, we want to take a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible support that has been the heartbeat of Nature Canada’s mission. Your unwavering dedication to protecting and restoring the natural world has fueled our journey, inspiring every initiative and every effort we undertake. Looking…
Unceded Algonquin Territory — Ottawa, ON | January 23, 2025 Nature Canada is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 annual awards, celebrating individuals and organizations making exceptional contributions to nature conservation. These awards highlight the passion and dedication of those who work tirelessly to protect and restore the natural world. From inspiring youth…
← Episode III Flashlight in hand, Carys made her way up the overgrown walk of the old Lamb house. It had become a ruin in the fifty years since it was last inhabited; the chimney was barely standing. The front door was locked, and she could no longer see the light in the window. Making…
Unceded Algonquin Territory — Ottawa, ON | January 22, 2025 Nature Canada is pointing to massive public support for protecting Lake Ontario by sending a joint letter to Ontario and federal environment ministers, urging them to green-light a feasibility study for the creation of a National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) by the end of 2025….