The Seven Sacred Teachings: What we can learn from the species …
WEBJun 21, 2021 · Bravery: bear. 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
WEBWith 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
WEBFor 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. Since 1962, NCC and our partners have helped to conserve 15 million hectares of ecologically significant land nationwide.
NCC: North American river otter - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBThe Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) continues to protect habitat across Canada where river otters live. One example is NCC’s Cherry Meadows property, near Kimberly, BC. Located in the Rocky Mountain Trench, this area features extensive wetlands — perfect habitat for river otters. This playful mammal is making a splash across Canada.
Fighting phragmites — Ontario’s worst invasive species
WEBFighting 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: Fisher - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBThe 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: Moose - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBThe Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has embarked in a project to help wide-ranging species such as moose travel from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia. The Chignecto Isthmus, a narrow stretch of land that is the only route for species to migrate in and out of Nova Scotia, has become a pivotal factor in the rehabilitation of the species.
NCC: Beaver - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBBeaver dams function as speed bumps for streams. By slowing down the speed of moving water they create deeper water that can provide important habitat for fish during times of drought. Beaver-made ponds and wetlands are incredibly important for waterfowl nesting and feeding and many types of fishes. Ponds not only create open water and wetland ...
NCC: Polar bear - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBPolar bears are found throughout the Arctic in Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia. In Canada, they inhabit ice-covered regions from the Yukon and the Beaufort Sea in the west, to Newfoundland and Labrador in the east. They also range from Northern Ellesmere Island south to James Bay. Two-thirds of the global population of polar bears ...
NCC: Massasauga rattlesnake - Nature Conservancy of Canada
WEBThis is Ontario’s only venomous snake. Despite its fearsome reputation, the massasauga rattlesnake is shy and docile, and avoids human contact whenever possible. If threatened, the species is most likely to rattle or retreat under cover. With a striking range of under 30 centimetres (12 inches), this snake uses biting as a last resort.