Last chance at a $1000 grant!
We invite individuals to submit proposals for their youth-led nature projects. Submissions must be received no later than 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on February 20, 2026.
Apply now! https://naturecanada.ca/young-leader-grant/
Today’s the day! We’re launching our online auction and hope you’ll check out the amazing nature experiences and artwork chosen just for you!
It's a win-win, you can help nature and enjoy some amazing items and experiences at the same time!
Bid now! https://app.galabid.com/nc2026/items
Are you joining the Great Backyard Bird Count?!
This citizen science initiative is a great way to watch birds at your feeders, track what you see, and contribute to our knowledge on the distribution and abundance of birds.
https://naturecanada.ca/news/blog/join-the-great-backyard-bird-count/
It’s freezing out there, and for our bird friends, the struggle is real!
But being a Bird Defender means keeping your feathered neighbours safe for National Feed the Birds Month!
Full guide: https://naturecanada.ca/news/blog/keeping-birds-safe-at-your-feeder/
We just dropped off our MP Valentine's Day Cards on Parliament Hill today!
If you'd like your own version of the cards you can download them here: https://naturecanada.ca/discover-nature/lifestyle/free-printable-valentines-day-cards/
Free Printable Valentine's Day Cards!
Have you heard? You could have the opportunity to share your ideas on how to inspire youth to discover and protect nature!
Apply to the Young Nature Leaders grant to see your project come to life! Open to all youth (under 30), deadline February 20, 2026!
https://naturecanada.ca/young-leader-grant/
Are you a young Canadian who is passionate about engaging others to discover and protect nature?
Apply for the Young Nature Leaders Grant https://naturecanada.ca/young-leader-grant/
$1000 grant applications now open!
Do you have a great project idea on how to engage Canadians to discover and protect nature? Apply for the Young Nature Leaders Grant today!
Open to youth (under 30), deadline February 20, 2026.
https://naturecanada.ca/young-leader-grant/
Full story here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Good news! "Stingless bees from the Amazon have become the first insects to be granted legal rights anywhere in the world, in a breakthrough supporters hope will be a catalyst for similar moves to protect bees elsewhere."
What do you think of granting rights to nature?
Full story in comments.
Dec 27-30: The Void - no one know what day it is, so here's some podcasts to listen to.
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Merry Christmas ❄️ Joyeux Noel
📸 : Kathryn Peiman (Fox), Tammy Nash (Barred Owl), stock (wolf), Hugues de Milleville (chickadee),
Now when someone asks if there's anything fluffier than newly fallen snow... you can say yes. This Mute Cygnet!
📸: Arvo Poolar
After two years of intensive research, Pacific Wild released Dragged to Death, a trawl mapping project that exposes the footprint of industrial trawling along the B.C. coast.
Read about the shocking impacts on marine life and what you can do to help protect our oceans. Link in thread.
Nature's very own #NutCracker, the White Breasted Nuthatch who is named so because of its method of opening up nuts by jamming them into a crevice then hammering at them.
📸 : Alison Forde, Roman Sydor, and Allison Padget
*At the holiday party*
No one:
Me, passionately yelling to anyone who will listen: Species populations are in massive decline and Canada must increase protected areas! 📣📣📣
📸: Tom Lusk
Thank you so much to everyone who donated and shared the Save 2 Birds with 1 Coin campaign yesterday! Margaret Atwood doubled every donation to save bird lives! It's not too late - donate today and it will be matched!
Donate here: https://bit.ly/440se4o
Today celebrate Giving Tuesday, Margaret Atwood will match every donation to help #savebirdlives up to $15,000! Donate here: https://bit.ly/440se4o
1 in 3 birds need urgent attention! Let's keep our friendly backyard birds common and save endangered species from extinction!
$15,000 will become $30,000 with the generosity of Margaret Atwood! She is doubling your donation for a limited time to celebrate her birthday and to save the birds!
Your gift is doubled today here: https://bit.ly/440se4o
Nature Canada is deeply troubled by Steven Guilbeault’s resignation from the federal Cabinet. For years, Minister Guilbeault has been a crucial voice for nature in federal politics.
His departure should be understood as the warning bell that it is.
Full reaction here: https://bit.ly/3MdDhBj
Les directeurs de Nature Canada sont disponible pour commenter la démission du ministre Guilbeault, son héritage en matière de nature et de biodiversité, et ce que cela pourrait signifier pour la Stratégie pour la nature 2030 du Canada.
media@naturecanada.ca
Nature Canada's Leadership team is available to comment about Minister Guilbeault's resignation, his nature and biodiversity legacy, and what it might mean for Canada's 2030 Nature Strategy.
media@naturecanada.ca
Not the nature news we expected...
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MORE CITIES PROTECTING BIRDS! We're proudly announces the newest Bird Friendly City Certifications bringing the total up to 36!
Full press release here: https://bit.ly/44fVF2T
Learn more about the Bird Friendly City program: https://bit.ly/37bPvmO
#BirdFriendlyCity #canadabirds #protectbirds
It’s Giving Tuesday in exactly ONE week - this year Margaret Atwood will double every donation up to $15,000! Save Two Birds With One Coin!
Donate here: https://bit.ly/440se4o
Margaret Atwood quoting Oscar Wilde? What a dream!
Did you know that Margaret Atwood has doubled every donation for her birthday last week to save bird lives!
It's not too late - donate today and it will be matched! https://bit.ly/440se4o
Thank you to everyone who doubled their donation by giving Margaret Atwood a birthday gift.
It's not too late to say Happy Birthday to Margaret!
Celebrate a fellow nature lover by giving a gift to save bird lives and Margaret will double your donation! https://bit.ly/440se4o
What a beautiful creature! The Short-eared Owl
Thank you to our Nature Network partner, BeaverHill Bird Observatory, for sharing this month’s blog. https://naturecanada.ca/news/blog/an-irruption-of-mystery-the-enigmatic-short-eared-owl/
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