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Nila Sivatheesan
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Inspired by the wild 🌿 • Photographer • Nature lover • Dog Mom 🐶 • தமிழ் • She/Her • 📍BC 🇨🇦
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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · Jan 22
a little reminder to find joy in the small things ♡

#AnnasHummingbird #WildlifePhotography #hummingbird #birds 🪶
An Anna’s hummingbird in flight.
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This morning we caught the sunrise at Esquimalt Lagoon and spent some quiet time watching what the morning brought: #birds moving through the water, a harbour seal surfacing now and then, and golden light settling over the lagoon. ♡
December 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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2025 was a year of big wins for nature and NCC. Thanks to our donors, supporters, partners, volunteers, and staff, we proved what’s possible when we act together for nature. And if we can do this... just imagine what comes next.
December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Did a bit of Christmas birding yesterday afternoon and spotted some black turnstones foraging along the shores of Esquimalt Lagoon. #lifer #bcbirds #birds
A black turnstone walks along the rocky shore of Esquimalt Lagoon. Its head is down, looking at the rocks in front of it as it forages. A pair of black turnstones standing on the shores of Esquimalt Lagoon.
December 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Conservation at scale can’t happen without collaboration. That’s what makes Kootenay Forest Lands truly special.

Today, we joined governments, Indigenous partners and industry to celebrate what’s possible when we work together for nature.

Learn more: natureconservancy.ca/kootenay-lan...
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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The more natural areas you protect, the more you let nature do what it does best: store carbon, clean our water, nurture our well-being and restore the ecosystems our planet urgently needs. Give now and make 2X the impact: brnw.ch/21wXjau #GivingTuesday
NCC #GivingTuesday - The Nature Conservancy of Canada
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…
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December 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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"In the face of climate change & nature loss, conserving nature is Canada’s best investment in a resilient future. Our forests are not just resources: they are our life-support system." — NCC chief conservation officer Marie-Michèle Rousseau-Clair
#NationalForestWeek
Canada’s forests: the roots of a resilient nation
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Bite-sized fact: 75% of Canada’s food crops depend on pollinators! 🐝 Keep them buzzing, keep your plate full! 🥗 Learn more: brnw.ch/21wVOR9

#NatureMakesitPossible #Canada #CanadianNature #Foodie #NatureSky
September 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Are you passionate about using social media to spark curiosity, build community, and drive real impact? We’re looking for a creative and strategic storyteller to join our team. If you're ready to turn likes into lasting connections, we’d love to hear from you! ➡️ workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...
September 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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We all need this right now.
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I just find everything feels a bit better when I watch this.
September 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Ride-booking for turtles? Well, not exactly. With road mortality as one of the biggest threats to Canada's native, freshwater turtles, which are all at risk, a volunteer Quebec initiative from @ncccnc.bsky.social aims to change that with roadside pickup. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
Taxi program goes the distance to pick up and rehab hurt turtles - The Weather Network
Road mortality is one of the biggest threats to Canada's native, freshwater turtles, which are all considered at risk, so a volunteer-based Quebec program is aiming to reduce the hazard to the reptile...
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August 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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If you haven’t signed up for #NCCBioBlitz yet, it’s not too late! 👉🏽 backyardbioblitz.ca
July 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Some highlights from day 1 of #NCCBioBlitz at ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park. 💚 @ncccnc.bsky.social
An eastern kingbird perched at the tip of a cattail in a small marsh. An orange-legged furrow bee on a yellow tansy. A western yellow pond lily growing up out of a small stream. A wood duck in a small pond.
July 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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No backyard? No problem! You can Bioblitz anywhere — on a hike, at the park or even from your balcony. 🌱🐝 Wherever you are, your observations matter. Sign up today: brnw.ch/21wUlKs #NCCBioBlitz
July 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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The countdown is on! Only 1 week to go until the #NCCBioBlitz begins! Last year, BioBlitzers recorded 5,400+ species across Canada. What will you discover this year? Be part of something big: brnw.ch/21wUi1d
July 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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I’m looking for a bilingual social media coordinator to join my team! If you’re passionate about using social to build community and drive real impact for nature, this could be a great fit! You’d be joining an amazing, collaborative team that cares deeply about the work and the people behind it.👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
ncccnc.bsky.social Nature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · Jul 18
Are you passionate about using social media to spark curiosity, build community, and drive real impact? We're looking for a bilingual creative and strategic storyteller to join our team as a Social Media Coordinator. Apply today: brnw.ch/21wUgb4
July 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Quick tip: Got a tricky plant ID? Focus on leaves, flowers AND stems for the best chance at an accurate identification. 🌿

Join #NCCBioBlitz to unlock the power of community science and protect the nature you love. Register now: brnw.ch/21wU1Bu
July 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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"We use all these AI tools every day and we have absolutely no efficiency metrics, emissions factors, nothing,” ‪@sashamtl.bsky.social‬ tells @wired.com. “Given where we are with the climate crisis, it should be top of the agenda for regulators everywhere.” www.wired.com/story/ai-car...
How Much Energy Does AI Use? The People Who Know Aren’t Saying
A growing body of research attempts to put a number on energy use and AI—even as the companies behind the most popular models keep their carbon emissions a secret.
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July 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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This summer marks the 25th anniversary of NCC’s Shorebird Reserve and Interpretive Centre, in New Brunswick! Stop by to learn about the impressive migration of semipalmated sandpipers and their three-week stop in the Bay of Fundy. Learn more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9465...
July 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Want to be part of the #NCCBioBlitz? It’s simple:
🔍 Find a plant, animal or fungi
📸 Snap a photo
📲 Upload your observation
🌎 Contribute to science

Be part of something big: buff.ly/8DL6YQb
July 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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"He came out to the property with us, and he heard the water crying out to him, sharing stories of the wreck. He asked that we named the property Aah Mahwi Nibi or Crying Water to honour that history." - Esme Batten, NCC Program Director

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Conservation group buys land near Tobermory giving it new Indigenous name | CBC News
More land at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula has been protected as a nature reserved with two levels of government providing funding to buy the approximately one kilometre-long section of shoreline.
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July 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Summer is here and so are the bear cubs! Early summer is a critical time for wildlife. Giving bears space and respecting their habitat helps ensure these cubs grow up strong, wild and free.

📷: Lauren James, NCC assistant conservation biologist in Manitoba
July 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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#NCCBioBlitz returns Jul 28 – Aug 4! 🌱📸 Join thousands across Canada in documenting nature and making an impact. Whether you’re in a city park, your backyard or deep in the wild, your photos help scientists track biodiversity. Sign up today: brnw.ch/21wTKY0
June 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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The Great Lakes are renowned for their pristine waters, habitats and even shipwrecks. So, it stands to reason then that one of the ships that plunged into the waters is now part of a crucial, ecological habitat. #ChinaCove @ncccnc.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
142-year-old shipwreck site now a safe haven for fresh water, habitats - The Weather Network
A 29-hectare section of land on the Bruce (Saugeen) Peninsula in Ontario is now being protected from development, and is also home to a shipwreck from the 1800s.
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June 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Happy Canada Day! 🍁 What better way to celebrate than getting inspired by nature? From coastal cliffs to quiet wetlands, Canada is full of wild places worth exploring. Discover 4 beautiful destinations to add to your summer plans. 🌿

#CanadaDay #ExploreCanada
July 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Big conservation win in Ontario! A local family has donated 40 hectares of forest to NCC, expanding the Ganaraska Forest & protecting vital habitat for many species. This land will now be protected forever, thanks to the Burgess family & Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wTG7P
View of a green, lush forest, looking up from below, at the Ganaraska Headwaters in Ontario, Canada. A powder moth with wings wide open. A close-up photo of an American Toad sitting among fallen leaves on the forest floor, with a soft focus on a lush green background of trees. A large tree in the Ganaraska forest, surrounded by smaller trees and plants.
June 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM