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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · Mar 27

New to Blue Sky? Interested in Conservation, Biodiversity, Climate, and Nature?

Here's a Starter Pack to make it easier for you to find Nature Groups in Canada!

If you're part of the Nature Network comment below. If you aren't yet, check out our website for more details!

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 2h

Birdability Week 2025 is coming up October 20–26. This year’s theme is YOU BELONG HERE. We’ll celebrate birders with disabilities, host virtual events, and encourage everyone to bird their way. Details at www.birdability.org/birdability-week.

Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 2d

We have 3 questions for you: https://naturecanada.ca/environmental-perspectives-questionnaire/

Environmental Perspectives Questionnaire - Nature Canada

Thank you for your participation. This survey is designed to gather your personal perspectives on the relationship between nature, society, and the legal system. Please answer the following question...

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 3d

Join Nature Canada and Canadian Author, Bob Bell @thebirderbob.bsky.social for an outstanding free webinar where we explore the intersectionality of disability (both visible and not) and birding.

Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 4d

more information here: www.saveourseeds.org/nature-is-no...

Nature is not a laboratory

Sign the petition! A moratorium on genetically engineered wild species is crucial to prevent unintended ecological consequences in conservation efforts.

www.saveourseeds.org

Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 4d

Nature Canada is going to Abu Dhabi?

Here's @novamark.bsky.social Senior Advisor on heading to the World Congress for the International Union for the Conservation.

One hot topic on the agenda? Using genetic engineering to shield species from climate change and invasive threats.

#IUCNCongress

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 4d

This fall, Nature Canada’s Nature on the Hill will bring together caring Canadians like you (representing over 1,200 nature groups in our Nature Network) on Parliament Hill to be a voice for nature.

DM us your name and email if you want to be kept updated!

#NatureOnTheHill #NatureBuildsOurNation

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 5d

Please share and turn off your lights at night.

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 13d

Tomorrow, as we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as #OrangeShirtDay, we honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit and Métis children who suffered at the hands of government-sanctioned residential schools.

Learn more at the links in our bio.

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 13d

The king of the prairie marsh! One of the easiest to identify since the common name of the bird matches its most obvious physical feathers. Yellow-headed Blackbird.

Thank you to our Nature Network partner, Saskatoon Nature Society, for sharing this month’s blog.

https://bit.ly/4nuyB88

Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 13d

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 13d

Thank Louise! We'd love to hear more about it. Can you email us at [email protected] please?

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Akaash Maharaj @maharaj.org · 13d

I thank @moorefound.bsky.social for convening marine conservation institutions in Vancouver, on how to press our work forward in a time of international turmoil.

My @naturecanada.bsky.social colleagues and I were heartened by the deep collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 14d

Today marks World Rivers Day; a global celebration of the vital waterways that sustain life around the world. It’s a moment to recognize the beauty, power, and importance of rivers, and a time to recommit ourselves to protecting them.

What do you think about Rights of Nature?

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 15d

Clearcutting diverse forests and replacing them with monocultures harms wildlife. Forests are complex networks of many parts working together to build a thriving ecosystem. Once they’ve been clearcut they’re never the same and wildlife like moose suffer.

https://bit.ly/42ExrhK

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 17d

JPod news! There's a new calf! This is a healthy baby born to 'Echo'.

The Southern Resident Killer Whales have also been spotted all over the place after being away for most of the summer.

We love good news https://www.kuow.org/stories/newborn-baby-orca-spotted-with-northwest-s-endangered-j-pod

Newborn orca spotted with Northwest's endangered J Pod

The orca J pod has been very active in Central Puget Sound waters Friday, and they've got reason to be animated: There's a new calf.

www.kuow.org

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 18d

Great to see @mark-carney.bsky.social bring his nature-positive values that he campaigned on to the UN yesterday. Biodiversity and climate are issues that need Canadian leadership. Hope that bodes well for nature investment at home, too.
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/back...
@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 Ocean milestone alert!
We've officially reached 60 ratifications of the #HighSeasTreaty triggering its entry into force. A huge THANK YOU to all Treaty champions who made this happen. 🌊💙 We look forward to Canada's ratification of this treaty soon! https://bit.ly/4nh4KzT

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 27d

We need YOUR help! Starting today until Sunday, Sept 28 at 11:59pm EST vote for your favourite nature photo here: https://naturecanada.ca/enjoy-nature/nature-photo-contest/voting/

The grand prize winner will receive a gift certificate valued at approximately $1,895 towards a trip with Black Feather

Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 27d

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Nature On The Hill - Nature Canada

An annual springtime event that brings together nature groups from across the country to talk with parliamentarians.

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 27d

TLDR: Since being elected, @mark-carney.bsky.social's office has had 18 meetings with oil and gas companies for every 1 meeting with an environmental group.... tag him in the comments to tell him to come to #NatureOnTheHill in October!
@nationalobserver.com
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/09/a...

Carney insiders hint at climate strategy with industrial carbon price hikes

Prime Minister Carney hinted he’ll soon release a ‘climate competitiveness strategy’ that insiders expect will boost industrial carbon pricing while cutting other emission reduction policies, echoing ...

www.nationalobserver.com

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · Sep 12

Deadline extended! Nominate someone for the Charles Labatiuk Youth for Nature Award by September 25th 🌱 https://bit.ly/3JVDmIV

Charles Labatiuk Youth for Nature Award - Nature Canada Awards and Scholarships

Recognizing outstanding commitments to volunteerism or mentorship, working toward the protection of nature.

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · Sep 11

Nature Canada Reacts to PM Carney’s First List of “Projects of National Interests” 🗞️ Read more: https://bit.ly/42jKWDk

Statement: Nature Canada Reacts to PM Carney’s First List of “Projects of National Interests" - Nature Canada

Protecting and restoring nature must stand alongside clean energy and infrastructure as a national priority.

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · Sep 6

Did you know that the Turkey Vulture is remarkably intelligent, with problem-solving abilities to rival a parrot or a human toddler!

Read more: https://naturecanada.ca/news/blog/awareness-day-celebrating-vultures/

#ProtectWhatYouLove #NatureCanada

Celebrating International Vulture Awareness Day! - Nature Canada

International Vulture Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about the natural history of vultures and why it is important to protect them.

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · Sep 3

As birds migrate at night, they use the stars to guide them. Bright lights from urban centres can draw birds off course. Once in these urban spaces, they risk colliding with glass. #BirdFriendlyCities

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · Sep 1

In case you missed it, Nature Canada, and other leading environmental groups have come together to show the True State of Canada’s Forests in response to the federal government’s annual State of the Forest Report.

Read the report here: https://stateoftheforest.ca/

@NRCan @environmentca

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