8 episodes

Fascinating stories about nature, why we need it in our lives, and the passionate Canadians helping to protect it. In this seven-part series, we’ll take listeners to some of Canada’s important natural areas, from the Bay of Fundy to Victoria. We talk to Canadians helping care for these places, from scientists to hometown heroes. Connect to Canada’s nature. Learn about the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s conservation work. And be inspired to find out how you can help support this work.

Nature Talks: The Nature Conservancy of Canada Podcast Nature Conservancy of Canada

    • Science
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

Fascinating stories about nature, why we need it in our lives, and the passionate Canadians helping to protect it. In this seven-part series, we’ll take listeners to some of Canada’s important natural areas, from the Bay of Fundy to Victoria. We talk to Canadians helping care for these places, from scientists to hometown heroes. Connect to Canada’s nature. Learn about the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s conservation work. And be inspired to find out how you can help support this work.

    Why the Turtle Crossed the Road: Saving Turtles One Cellphone Photo at a Time

    Why the Turtle Crossed the Road: Saving Turtles One Cellphone Photo at a Time

    This is the story of how people in Quebec are trying to save turtles — one cell phone photo at a time.

    • 16 min
    The Mystery of the Disappearing Butterfly: A Big Effort to Save a Very Small Insect

    The Mystery of the Disappearing Butterfly: A Big Effort to Save a Very Small Insect

    This is the story of a big effort to save a very small insect that's rarer than a panda from extinction.

    • 16 min
    The World’s Most Endangered Ecosystem: Kept Healthy with Fire, Cows, and Bison

    The World’s Most Endangered Ecosystem: Kept Healthy with Fire, Cows, and Bison

    This is the story of how fire, cows, and bison keep the world’s most endangered ecosystem healthy.

    • 17 min
    The Home of the Butcherbird: Where Only the Toughest Survive

    The Home of the Butcherbird: Where Only the Toughest Survive

    This is the story of a place where only the toughest survive, including a species known as the butcher bird.

    • 13 min
    Nature, The Engineer: The Village That Needed a Forest to Protect its Drinking Water

    Nature, The Engineer: The Village That Needed a Forest to Protect its Drinking Water

    Imagine if your taps ran dry, even for a day. This is the story of a village that needed a forest to protect its drinking water.

    • 18 min
    The Meadow That Mattered: How Nature and People Shape Each Other

    The Meadow That Mattered: How Nature and People Shape Each Other

    This is the story of how nature and people have shaped each other in one of the world's rarest ecosystems, on Vancouver Island.

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

abbydrake ,

Escape from the cubicle

Great commentary and well designed podcast! Unusual topics, interesting stories and a perfect way to day dream about nature while you are stuck in your cubicle at work... I love learning about the Nature Conservancy work and the animals they are protecting.

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