Nature Conservancy of Canada hosts annual photo campaign

“Anyone can participate. It’s a great way for people of all ages to look at nature more closely and learn about biodiversity close to home,” said Samantha Knight, NCC conservation science manager. “Spending time outdoors is also beneficial for our physical and mental well-being. This is a great way to connect with nature and fellow nature lovers, while contributing to our collective knowledge of plants, animals and fungi in Canada.”

To join the Big Backyard BioBlitz, those interested can register anytime at natureconservancy.ca/bbb. Once registered, participants will receive a step-by-step guide on how to participate, photography tips, information about species identification, and an automatic entry to win a Big Backyard BioBlitz prize pack.

“Whether you log an invasive plant like leafy spruge, or a rare bird like the loggerhead shrike, every entry counts,” Knight said. “It can provide valuable information such as locating species outside of their usual range or where invasive species are encroaching. This information can be used to identify important habitat for protecting at-risk species.”

The NCC states more than 6,500 participants logged over 36,000 observations across Canada in last year’s event. One observer in Alberta logged more than 500 species observations over the Big Backyard BioBlitz weekend.

Hoverfly on wild rose (NCC)

The NCC works with people, communities, businesses and government to seek solutions to rapid biodiversity loss and climate change through large-scale, permanent land conservation, while protecting and caring for Canada’s natural areas. Since 1962, the NCC says they have conserved and restored more than 15 million hectares with the help of Canadians.

by rdnewsNOW Staff

Nature Conservancy of Canada hosts annual photo campaign

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