How our work impacts conservation across Canada.
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Education
Fredericton student Owen Nicholson wins DUC scholarship
Fredericton student Owen Nicholson earns scholarship for outstanding leadership in Ducks Unlimited Canada program.
Tantramar student Anna MacKinnon wins DUC scholarship
Tantramar, N.B. student Anna MacKinnon earns scholarship for outstanding leadership in Ducks Unlimited Canada program.
Winner of the 2023 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarship: Ash Ecclestone
When Ash Ecclestone joined the Luther Marsh Wetland Centre of Excellence program, it would be the start of her journey to becoming one of the school’s top leaders and mentors.
Taking wetland education to heart in Manitoba
A decades-long partnership has given countless children environmental knowledge, leadership skills and a connection to nature built on respect and curiosity.
Full circle
Student of nature now inspiring a new generation of environmental stewards. Just like her.
Advocacy takes flight at Saskatoon school
Wetland Centre of Excellence students inspire concern for birds and wetlands through art.
Proud to be a part of protecting and restoring natural habitats for future generations
Katie Scott combines her passion for conservation with a background in biology and education.
Winnipeg students take home grand prize in DUC’s Case Study Competition
Fort Richmond Collegiate students' solution to sea-level rise earns $500 for the school and students are named Youth Wetland Experts.
Youth join the vanguard to stop invasive species in Canada
Meet students who monitor and protect their local wetlands when they go to school.
Sackville, New Brunswick: North America’s first Wetland City
Sackville and its beloved urban wetlands earn prestigious environmental award from the Convention on Wetlands.
Early nature experiences ignite passion for marine life
Saskatchewan's Youth Advisory Council member gets one step closer to his saltwater dreams.
Soren Brothers is the first Curator of Climate Change in Canada
A Climate Trailblazer profile of the ROM's Shiff Curator of Climate Change
Youth lead the way for biodiversity in Canada
Influencers of the future, the thousands of Canadian youth who participate in DUC education programs are bringing new ideas, energy and perspectives to safeguard our country's biodiversity.
SaskEnergy staff raise “Bucks for Ducks” during annual Spirit Week
Meet Ella Cattrysse, winner of the 2022 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarship
A journey from being the “shy kid” to class leader
DUC grazing clubs coordinator honoured for sustainable farming initiatives
Mike Thiele named to "Wall of Fame" by Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association
Meet Anneke Harpur, winner of the 2022 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarship
Anneke Harpur wins Ducks Unlimited Canada scholarship for her outstanding commitment to wetland conservation.
Meet Emily MacNaughton, winner of the 2022 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarship
MacNaughton describes her unexpected journey into coding for conservation through DUC’s wetland-based program.
Meet the winners of the 2022 Wetland Centres of Excellence case study competition
Zoë Timberlake, Yuvika Patel and Sydney West from the Luther Marsh Wetland Centre of Excellence in Mount Forest, Ont. won DUC’s 2022 case study competition.
Fort McMurray class named Wetland Heroes after successful fundraiser
DUC is proud to recognize the Grade 6 class from St. Martha Catholic School in Fort McMurray, Alberta as our newest Wetland Heroes. Their fundraiser helped raise $2,000 for wetland conservation.
Acts of conservation can bring hope to the eco-anxious
Psychologist: education and action are key to alleviating eco-anxiety
Meet Kylie Holmstrom, Winner of the 2021 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarship
Meet Nathan Zeinstra, Winner of the 2021 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarship
