The remembrance day poppy is a symbol of remembrance for military service members and fallen veterans. The real poppies that bloomed on the battlefields of the Western Front became associated with the immense loss of life and to honor those who served and sacrificed. Lest we forget.

Congratulations to our 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Simone Heinrich Bull Moose in the Snow

Budget 2025 recognizes nature as part of a strong and resilient Canada but we need the details and dollars to deliver on that promise. Full reaction here: https://naturecanada.ca/news/statements/statement-nature-canada-reacts-to-budget-2025/ @mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli #budget2025

“Canadians feel deeply connected to the land, water, and ocean — it’s part of who we are. “Nature fuels our identity, culture, and economy. It’s not just scenery — it’s essential. “We need leadership that sees this and puts nature in the budget.” Sandra Schwartz ED, CPAWS @cpaws-snap.bsky.social

“Canada’s national parks reflect and strengthen Canadian identity. “They bring us together physically, and tie us together emotionally. “When people around the world think of Canada, they see our national parks in their imaginations.” Ron Hallman President & CEO, Parks Canada

“Canadians from every region and walk of life say that nature is core to our national identity. “We have the opportunity right now to show that nature, people and the economy can thrive together. “Let’s seize it!” Megan Leslie President and CEO, WWF Canada @wwfcanada.org

“Canadians recognize a fundamental reality: nature is not separate from us. “Protecting and restoring nature is an investment in the well-being of present and future generations.” Erin Roger Nature Director, David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social

Protecting nature is the common calling of all Canadians. We are uniquely blessed by our country’s vast natural beauty. It binds us together and shapes our identity as a people. It is our contribution to the shared heritage of the human race. Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social

"Protecting nature is the common calling of all Canadians. We are uniquely blessed by our country’s vast natural beauty. It binds us together and shapes our identity as a people. It is our contribution to the shared heritage of the human race." - @maharaj.org Director of Policy at Nature Canada

#NatureOnTheHill starts TODAY! We're in Ottawa this week for @naturecanada.bsky.social's Nature On the Hill! This is a great opportunity for environmental organizations across Canada to speak directly with MPs, Senators, + Ministers about their priorities and stress the importance of nature.

Projects grounded in Indigenous consent are far likelier to prosper than those with opposition, and far likelier to include long-term planning that maintains the life systems that support us all. Read our op-ed with @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social @environmentaldefence.ca @naturecanada.bsky.social 👇

The trade war is a moment of crisis for Canada. Eventually, the moment will pass. But the effects of government decisions during this crisis will shape our country for generations. @naturecanada.bsky.social is trying to make the voices of Canadians heard, above the clamour of corporate lobbyists.

Moratorium(4 yrs) on intro of genetically engineered organisms into wild defeated by one vote! Even though we had majority of votes, for motions to pass at IUCN World Congress you need to win both government and NGO categories. We lost the governments vote by one! Can’t get closer than that.

A new estimate of number of birds killed by cats in Canada was just published: https://ace-eco.org/vol20/iss2/art12/ Congratulations and thank you to all authors including ECCC authors, Elizabeth Gow (co-supervisor of PhD student, Jonathan Chu), Julie Bourque and Christian Roy for this work.

🤔Do you think our rivers and forests deserve to have their own legal standing in a court of law? Let us know by taking this quick survey via our friends at @naturecanada.bsky.social: naturecanada.ca/environmenta...

Article from @washingtonpost.com on upcoming vote by IUCN on genetic engineering and nature. p.s. @naturecanada.bsky.social supports a go careful approach. archive.ph/2025.10.12-1...

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.

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

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...

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

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

Please share and turn off your lights at night.

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

🚨 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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

"When I first saw the leaf, my heart sank" This striking photograph was taken by Paul Gray in his backyard in Nova Scotia. It really captures the devastating impact of drought conditions and is a powerful symbol of wildfires in Canada.

We are once again intervening in court to defend Canada’s environmental laws. Nature Canada and @wcelaw.bsky.social‬ will argue before the Alberta Court of Appeal. https://naturecanada.ca/news/blog/defending-environmental-laws-raising-our-voices-for-nature-is-more-important-than-ever/

NOUVEAU CONTRE-RAPPORT sur l'état des forêts au Canada... avec les preuves que le gouvernement a omises! Rédigé avec @ontarionature.bsky.social @fonddavidsuzuki.bsky.social @naturecanada.bsky.social @nrdc.org @sierraclubbc.bsky.social @wildernews.bsky.social. À lire (en anglais) ➡️ buff.ly/2kpJhfq

Municipal governments are emerging as nature conservation leaders in Canada, adding over 14,500 ha of urban natural spaces to help meet 30×30 goals. More via @naturecanada.bsky.social 👉 naturecanada.ca/news/municip... #onpoli

We’re protecting green space for future generations! Metro Vancouver has added over 8,000 hectares of regional parkland to a nationwide database of protected and conserved areas. Learn more: metrovancouver.org/media… Thanks to @cityofdeltabc.bsky.social @naturecanada.bsky.social and BC Nature

Have you entered our photo contest yet?? Here's some insider tips on photographing nature from our 2019 judging panel: naturecanada.ca/news/blog/5-...

New report from @wcelaw.bsky.social reveals what happens when we sidestep the rules that are there to protect us: environmental disasters, ballooning costs, and broken trust.

Win a MEC Gift Certificate! Early Bird Deadline July 1st! Here's some of our favourite black capped chickadee photo entries from past years! Which one is your favourite? Enter the photo contest here: naturecanada.ca/enjoy-nature...

Nature Canada’s Emily McMillan proposes “Identity” as a factor for nation-building projects 🍁 Read now: bit.ly/45XRB8R

Critical Distance is now OPEN in the Science Gallery! This AR experience follows a group of orcas, teaching us about echolocation, noise pollution, and the perils facing this critically endangered pod in the Salish Sea. Plan your visit: bit.ly/4kvZYMV #CriticalDistance @naturecanada.bsky.social

What if the rain could flow as it once did, supporting ecosystems instead of overwhelming them? In Vancouver, a community dared to ask this question and turned a forgotten creek into the St. George Rainway Project. Hear the story in episode 1 of From Grey to Green: youtu.be/-8yXIxNG0WU

"All scientific research shows that having marine protected areas where marine life can breed, grow and sustain themselves actually increases the catch in the surrounding areas," @akaashmaharaj.bsky.social

An Orca Pod in Winnipeg? Immersive AR Experience “Critical Distance” Launches at @manitobamuseum.bsky.social for Ocean Week 2025. naturecanada.ca/news/press-r... #OceanWeek #CriticalDistance #SRKW