Written by nature enthusiasts, conservation experts and professionals, Land Lines offers thought-provoking reads about research and discoveries in the conservation field. It also offers inspiration to connect with Canada’s nature.

Garden in the fall (Photo by Jaimee Morozoff)

10 things you can do in the fall to maintain a healthy garden

You know autumn has set in when there’s a chill in the air and the temperature steadily dips, signaling the transition from fall to winter. Fall is a great time…

Play a game of Guess Who? with pine needles from four species (Painted by Mena Wallace)

The pine needle game

Play a fun pine needle ID game and learn how tree species identification supports biodiversity and conservation.

Brown creeper (Photo Steph Brulot-Sawchyn)

5 bird species that stay for winter in Canada

Meet five bird species that brave Canadian winters. Learn where to spot them and how NCC supports their habitats year-round.

Northern map turtle (Photo D. Gordon and E. Robertson)

Diving into winter hibernation

Get the scoop on how freshwater turtles survive in winter and how NCC protects their critical habitats from threats like habitat loss and fragmentation.

Arched rock at Wilson Island, Ontario (Photo Michelle Derosier, Thunderstone Pictures)

The Seven Sacred Teachings: What we can learn from the species we protect

For many Indigenous Peoples, the Seven Sacred Teachings (aka the Seven Grandfather Teachings) are the guiding principles on how to live their lives.

Osprey in their nest (Photo Lorne)

Peek into the nests of some Canada’s most iconic birds

Peer into the secret lives of herons, falcons and owls. Find out how NCC protects their habitats and helps these iconic birds thrive across Canada.