Toronto, ON (June 3, 2013) - The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is encouraging Canadians this week to become citizen scientists and get involved in taking care of nature up close.
Spanning coast to coast, NCC's Conservation Volunteers progr ...
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Published on June 5, 2013
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by Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements
Published on May 22, 2013
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by Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements
At least 25 turtles had been struck one rainy day last June, but one Blanding's turtle, a nationally listed species at risk and one of the rarest in Canada, was particularly lucky that Jennifer McCarter, a conservation biologist and reptile specialist f ...
Published on May 9, 2013
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by Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Environment and Nature
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and gardening season has arrived across Canada. From melons and marigolds -- gardens are a great way to put home grown produce on your table and provide a colourful backdrop. And while most store shelves will b ...
Published on April 19, 2013
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by Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Education, Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Families, Parenting and Children, Lifestyles
(National Volunteer Week - April 22-26)
Volunteers across the country are being recognized this week as National Volunteer Week kicks off. From Goose Bay to North Bay, Canadians who donate their time and talents continue to be a driving force in Ca ...
Published on April 8, 2013
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by Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Families, Parenting and Children, Lifestyles, Sports and Leisure
By Laura Mousseau, Nature Conservancy of Canada
If you haven't been enjoying some winter skiing or snowshoeing, then surely spring's arrival means it's time to hit the trails! Across Ontario, many Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) properties are o ...
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Environment and Nature, Families, Parenting and Children, Lifestyles, Sports and Leisure
Published on December 17, 2012
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by Ontario Electronic Stewardship
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Environment and Nature, Seasonal, Technology
Whether as a present for a loved one or a personal indulgence over Boxing Week, electronics are always a popular gift during the holiday season. Sometimes all the hype about new features and tech advances can distract us from thinking about what to do w ...
Published on November 26, 2012
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by Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Families, Parenting and Children, Seasonal
Showing your loved ones that you care by making a charitable gift in their name resonates with the true holiday spirit of giving. It also ensures your gifts won't be returned, left unused, or re-gifted. But with so many options to choose from, where do ...
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Families, Parenting and Children, Seasonal
Published on November 12, 2012
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by Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Families, Parenting and Children, Seasonal
Tired of the same ill-fitting gifts? The busy malls and the race for that last parking spot? Want your gifts to stand out this year? Then leave the mall behind and give a gift from the heart. Here are a few ideas to get you started!
Make your gifts ...
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Families, Parenting and Children, Seasonal
Published on June 25, 2012
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by Ontario Electronic Stewardship
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Consumer information, Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Technology
Ontario is celebrating an important environmental milestone of diverting more than 100,000 tonnes of electronic waste from landfill. Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) is building on this achievement by motivating gadget-loving individuals to act resp ...
Published on February 28, 2012
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Home and Garden
According to a recent RBC Insurance survey, only 20 per cent of Canadian homeowners have a rain barrel at their home. However, homeowners may be surprised to learn that installing rain barrels during heavy rainfalls not only helps to reduce the amount o ...
