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Nature Conservancy of Canada SPRING 2018 Nature Conservancy of Canada 245 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 410 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4P 3J1 magazine@natureconservancy.ca Phone: 416.932.3202 Toll-free: 800.465.0029 The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the nation’s leading land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, NCC and its partners have helped to protect 2.8 million acres (more than 1.1 million hectares), coast to coast. The Nature Conservancy of Canada Magazine is distributed to donors and supporters of NCC. TM Trademarks owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. FSC is not responsible for any calculations on saving resources by choosing this paper. Printed on Rolland Opaque paper, which contains 30% post-consumer fibre, is EcoLogo, Processed Chlorine Free certified and manufactured in Canada by Rolland using biogas energy. Printed in Canada with vegetable-based inks by Warrens Waterless Printing. This publication saved 29 trees and 104,292 litres of water*. Design by Evermaven. COVER Poweshiek skipperling Photo by Rachel Caro. THIS PAGE Western prairie white-fringed orchid, Tall Grass Prairie Preserve, MB Photo by Thomas Fricke. GENERATED BY: CALCULATEUR.ROLLANDINC.COM * 2 SPRING 2018 natureconservancy.ca
Contents Nature Conservancy of Canada SPRING 2018 Helping hands TKTKTKTKTKTKT THOMAS FRICKE. BRENT CALVER. ROBERT MCCAW. There’s always something new to learn about the natural world when you work for a conservation organization. While producing the spring 2018 issue of the Nature Conservancy of Canada Magazine, for instance, I learned that 800 migratory bird species benefit from laws set in place more than 100 years ago by Canada and the U.S. Each spring, as many of these species return to Canadian soil to breed and nest, Conservation Volunteers for the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) travel to NCC properties from coast to coast. Volunteers of all ages lend a hand to help ensure these properties are safe and in good condition for the birds’ arrival. You can be a part of those efforts by signing up for an event at conservationvolunteers.ca. In this issue, you’ll also read about our efforts to protect habitat for globally rare species at risk, such as the Poweshiek skipperling butterfly. Once a common species, there are now fewer Poweshieks than pandas; scientists are in a race against the clock to understand why it is declining. In our Force for Nature story, we introduce you to ranchers Scott and Julia Palmer, who talked to us about their connection to the land and the impact of their conservation agreement with NCC. And find out how citizen scientists in Quebec can now be a part of helping turtle species, such as the snapping turtle. As the snow melts in coming weeks and signs of spring begin to emerge, we encourage you to share your first signs of spring with us. You’ll find more information on our #NCCEarlyBirds photo contest on page 5 of this issue. Thank you as always for your support of our work. Yours in conservation, CBT Christine Beevis Trickett Director, Editorial Services 8 12 14 For the birds Honour the Convention for the Protection of Migratory Birds by helping to protect Canada’s habitats. 16 Big heart country The Creemore Nature Preserve brings together locals in a shared passion for the natural gem in their backyard. 17 Magic fabric Outdoor educator Jackie Pye never forgets to take her Indonesian sarongs into the great outdoors. 18 Hidden in plain sight Giving the Poweshiek skipperling a chance to survive in Manitoba at the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve. 14 12 Snapping turtle Built like armoured tanks, with their mighty jaws and muscular build, these are Canada’s largest freshwater turtles. 14 Project updates Protecting the island home of a nationally rare shrub, ensuring a family’s natural legacy and honouring one man's efforts. 16 Home on the range When it comes to tending to the cattle and land on Palmer Ranch in southwestern Alberta, it’s all in the family. 18 A chance to thrive Senator Diane Griffin recalls a memorable encounter with a Thomson’s gazelle while on safari in Africa. natureconservancy.ca SPRING 2018 3
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