Grassroots

Five decades of conservation in Ontario

Celebrating 50 years of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s conservation efforts in Ontario: key milestones in wetland restoration, habitat protection, research, and innovative partnerships from the 1970s to today.

Celebrating a master carver: Roger Desjardins

Quebec carver’s artistic skills are tied to the beauty of waterfowl and the conservation efforts that sustain them.

Call for continued investment in wetland conservation in Ontario

Our political leaders need to make wetland protection measures a campaign issue—and a priority for the incoming government. You can help.

Pure dedication: Arthur Irving’s legacy of conservation

Irving had a strong passion for business with a continuing commitment to his family, community, education and the environment.

George C. Reifel: a legacy of conservation

More confirmation and recognition for George C. Reifel's incredible impact on wetland conservation in B.C. and across North America.

Raising the roof

Nest box builders pick up their hammers for many reasons but they all have one thing in common: a personal connection to wildlife and a desire to give back.

Early wetland wanderings lead to meaningful work for the environment

Adam Campbell’s path to a successful conservation career began in Canada’s Wetland City.

SaskEnergy staff raise “Bucks for Ducks” during annual Spirit Week

DUC honours Manitoba conservation leader with land dedication

DUC dedicated 160 acres of marsh and grasslands to commemorate Rick Andrews' years of service

DUC Manitoba recognizes women in science

Saluting dedication of female staff in applying science-based solutions to the challenges of climate change and sustainable agriculture.

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.

Heeding the call of the wild

DUC’s Outdoor Event Series empowers people to experience nature in new ways… and build support for conservation at the same time.

The Poppy and Stocky at 100 years

As Canadians proudly pin bright red poppies to their lapels, the annual November tradition holds special meaning for us this year—as a country and as conservationists.

Finding hope with conservation

DUC staff, volunteers and supporters have intuitively known the value of hope “with its sleeves rolled up” since 1938. It is a fundamental reason why we’ve been able to make a difference on the conservation landscape.

Bernard Filion: a conservation legend

Looking back at a storied career committed to Quebec’s wetlands.

Chilliwack Middle School students clean up Hope Slough

DUC is proud to recognize the Grade 6 class from Chilliwack Middle School as their newest Wetland Heroes. The class cleaned up Hope Slough, a local wetland overrun with litter.

Dr. Frank Baldwin’s commitments to waterfowl and wildlife recognized

Wildlife management area renamed in honour of Manitoba conservationist.

Two brothers from Regina named Wetland Heroes 

Duo help develop wildly successful nature guides for their hometown.

Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Ontario offices migrate

We say goodbye to Barrie and Kingston offices and hello to a new way of working.

Meet Alberta’s new manager of provincial operations

Introducing Thorsten Hebben, DUC's new provincial manager of operations in Alberta.

Bright young star raises funds for wetland conservation

Wetland Hero Sadie is inspired to raise money for wetland conservation

Saskatchewan farm family’s deep roots anchor conservation ethic

This four-generation farm sits at the confluence of three major migration flyways. Here, potential waterfowl densities for all species combined are estimated at 51-60 pairs per square mile.

Conserving habitat with a history

For Ron Houck, nature is an important part of his farm’s history—and it’s worth saving. Habitat he’s protected with the help of DUC benefits more than 50 species of birds and other animals.