Winter is a great time to get outside and discover the nature around you! From identifying wildlife tracks in the snow, to learning to ID trees and shrubs based on their twigs, you can contribute to citizen science while learning more about your surroundings.
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1. Follow trail etiquette and learn how you can stay safe during winter hikes.
2. Use iNaturalist to identify winter tracks and contribute to citizen science.
3. Use iNaturalist to identify different trees and shrubs that you come across, based on their bark, twigs and buds.
4. Share on social media how you're getting involved using #MySmallAct.
Across Canada, NCC staff inventory the plants and animals on our properties and remove any invasive species, along with the help of our Conservation Volunteers. By doing so, we're improving habitats for native plants and animals.
Learn more about NCC's conservation efforts at natureconservancy.ca.