Summer 2017 NCC Magazine

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Nature Conservancy of Canada SUMMER 2017
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Explore and connect
Growing up on the banks of the
St. Lawrence River in eastern Ontario,
summer was (and still is) about the
hours spent by water; swimming, paddling or
reading. Now, my nine-year-old son spends
countless hours fishing, identifying turtles and
jumping off of docks whenever he gets the
opportunity. During our annual vacation in
August, we both spend our days dipping in and
out of lakes or rivers.
As Canadians, we all have our summer rituals.
No matter whether you stick close to home or
travel across the country, head to a forest, a lake or
a river, one common theme remains: summer is a
time for exploration, disconnecting from busy lives
and reconnecting with special people and places.
I believe that this time spent outside, in nature,
is critically important to fostering and inspiring
an appreciation for conservation. That’s why we
at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) have
been thinking carefully about how we can play a
role in building bonds between people and nature
while we continue conserving Canada’s areas of
highest biodiversity.
This summer, we’re launching the Nature
Destinations program, which invites Canadians
to explore some of the best examples of our
country’s natural places while promoting the
importance of conservation.
In this issue of the Nature Conservancy of
Canada Magazine, we introduce you to the
newly launched Nature Destinations and invite
you to explore, discover and connect with this
special collection of NCC properties.
The Nature Destinations program has been
an important initiative for me, as my son will soon
turn 10 years old. How do we make time to find
our special places? Nature Destinations are about
bringing more outside into our lives. Who knows
what we will see, what we will find together?
Erica Thompson
Erica Thompson,
Senior National Director,
Conservation Engagement & Development
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14 Summer Fun
Six quintessentially Canadian experiences
in support of nature and NCC
16 Respect the Land
Explore our country’s natural landscapes
by following low-impact travel principles
17 Backpack Essentials
to Capture the View
Photographer and explorer Bruce
Kirkby’s must-haves
18 Feature Story:
Nature Destinations
Get to know some of the greatest examples
of our country’s natural heritage
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12 Lakeside Daisy
This flower in the aster family is more
precious than gold
14 Project Updates
Four ways NCC staff are collaborating
with ranchers and farmers in BC,
Manitoba, Ontario and Newfoundland
and Labrador
16 Chloe Dragon Smith:
Youthful Nature
An inspiration for Indigenous voices and
young women across Canada
18 Escape to Nature
In her latest book, Sharon Butala reflects
on her time at Old Man on His Back, SK
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