NatureServe Canada

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Wildlife Conservation Society Canada's recent newsletter speaks to the important link between reconciliation and conservation: https://mailchi.mp/wcs/listening-learning-and-protecting-what-connects-us?e=635031a1c8

09/28/2026

What's in a Name?
Have you ever wondered how species get their scientific names? Is that Latin just gibberish or is there more to it?

🔬SCIENTIFIC NAME BREAKDOWN 👀

❤️North American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
What does Tamiasciurus hudsonicus actually mean?

🐿️ Tamiasciurus combines Greek roots associated with a food-storing animal and a tail. What a fitting name for a squirrel known for caching food.

📍 hudsonicus means “of Hudson” and refers to the Hudson Bay region, where the species was first documented.

So behind Tamiasciurus hudsonicus is a little story about a food-caching, bushy-tailed squirrel from the Hudson region.

Suddenly, scientific names feel a little less intimidating. 😉

Photo credit: USDA - Forest Service

09/18/2026

The CWF Great CDN Bioblitz starts today!

A beautiful time of year to get outside, record biodiversity observations via the iNaturalist.ca app and help grow Canada's biodiversity data assets and knowledge!

iNaturalist Canada is led by the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) along with Parks Canada and NatureServe Canada: https://www.inaturalist.ca/pages/about-inaturalist-canada-en

Enjoy!

The CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz is a fun and easy way to connect with nature while learning about the wildlife that call Canada home.

09/16/2026

Your introduction to biodiversity starts now.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore the natural world or hoping to appreciate its complexity more fully, our free Biodiversity for Beginners eBook is a wonderful starting point.
Uncover what biodiversity means, why it’s essential, and how every form of life is connected.

🌎 Biodiversity 101 starts here!

Whether you’re new to the topic or simply want to better understand the natural world around you, our free Biodiversity for Beginners eBook is a great place to start.

Learn what biodiversity means, why it matters, and how the variety of life on Earth is connected. 🌱🦋🐸

📖 Sign up to receive your free copy and start exploring biodiversity today!
https://www.natureserve.org/biodiversity-for-beginners-ebook

09/10/2026

Interesting project led by our partners at CWF with funding support from our federal government collaborator organization DFO.

Have you ever seen a culvert, dam, weir or other structure that you think might be blocking fish passage? 🐟

CANFISHPASS is a free app that lets you document and report potential aquatic barriers, helping improve our understanding of freshwater connectivity across Canada.

You don’t need to be a scientist or have any specialized training. Anyone can contribute! Take the app with you on your next walk, hike or fishing trip. If you spot something that could be affecting fish passage, snap a photo and submit what you see.

📲 CANFISHPASS is available now for Apple and Android.

Download the app and start contributing: https://bit.ly/4qSIXkk

This project is partially supported by financial contributions from Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It is also funded in part by RBC Foundation.

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Avez-vous déjà vu un ponceau, un barrage, un déversoir ou une autre structure qui pourrait, selon vous, bloquer le passage du poisson? 🐟

CANFISHPASS est une application gratuite qui vous permet de documenter et de signaler les obstacles aquatiques potentiels, contribuant ainsi à améliorer notre compréhension de la connectivité des milieux d’eau douce partout au Canada.

Vous n’avez pas besoin d’être scientifique ni d’avoir une formation spécialisée. Tout le monde peut contribuer!

Emportez l’application lors de votre prochaine promenade, randonnée ou sortie de pêche. Si vous repérez quelque chose qui pourrait nuire au passage du poisson, prenez une photo et soumettez ce que vous observez.

📲 CANFISHPASS est maintenant offerte pour Apple et Android. Notez qu’elle qu’il sIl n’est offerte qu’en anglais pour l’instant; la version française sera disponible l’an prochain.

Téléchargez l’application et commencez à contribuer : https://bit.ly/4qP90ZL

Ce projet est soutenu en partie par des contributions financières de Pêches et Océans Canada. Il est également financé en partie par la Fondation RBC.

09/01/2026

The KBA photo contest is back!

08/31/2026

So satisfying to see long-term protection achieved! Congratulations to all project partners. NCC is a long-term member organization of NatureServe Canada and was pivotal in establishing our network of Conservation Data Centres.

07/24/2026

NatureServe Canada’s Annual Report for fiscal 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026) is now available on our website: www.natureserve.ca and through this direct link:https://www.natureserve.org/sites/default/files/2026-07/NSC_Annual%20Report%202025-26_web.pdf

Another successful year thanks to the “Network effect”….!

The report includes project features of our member organizations and partners.

Enjoy the read!

07/02/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues at NatureServe (Arlington, Virginia) on the release of their Annual Report 2025. Another impactful year!

NatureServe Canada and our network of provincial and territorial Conservation Data Centres are proud members of the NatureServe Network.

The PDF of the report can be accessed at:https://www.natureserve.org/sites/default/files/2026-06/NatureServe_annual-report-2025_final-spreads.pdf

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Annual Report is here and available to you!

At NatureServe, we believe that lasting progress for biodiversity depends on the long view, the persistent application of verified, trusted science and data. In 2025, we carried this work forward, ensuring that our data continues to generate real-world results.

For an engaging experience, we invite you to explore the digital version of the report at the link provided below!
https://www.natureserve.org/annual-reports/2025-annual-report