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Conservation
Although you may never have heard of it, spirulina is among the world’s most popular alternative-protein foods. This nutrient-filled and antioxidant-rich blue-green alga is highly sustainable, risk resilient, and grows in both freshwater and saltwater.
Canada & the North
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage Growing up in Canada, I always dreamed of venturing to Haida Gwaii. This enticing nature destination was at the forefront of my mind, as I often heard stories of the political, cultural and environmental quandary of Haida Gwaii from my parents or in the news.
Conservation
Nat Hab conservation partner World Wildlife Fund recently released two reports on the state of Eastern monarch butterfly populations—and the findings are troubling. The first report is based on an annual WWF-Mexico survey.
Canada & the North
Extreme weather phenomena such as heat waves, intense wildfires and mega-storms are among the most widely reported and easily identifiable climate change-related effects. However, the rising global average temperature, caused by increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to human activities, also negatively affects wildlife.
Conservation
Teaching our children to care for the Earth and its many natural habitats is probably the best investment in the future that we could ever make.
Nature & Wildlife
When naturalist and conservationist John Muir first happened upon California’s Yosemite Valley in 1868, it was love at first sight. He was taken with its sheer granite rocks, gushing waterfalls and stunning natural beauty, and he also saw the importance of preserving it for future generations. Luckily, the state’s government felt the same way.
Conservation
You’ve likely heard of Earth Day, the infamous April holiday demonstrating support for environmental protection. It draws in people from across the world to participate in marches, petition signings, community service acts, and more often than not, a whole lot of tree planting!
African Safaris
By Nat Hab Traveler Connie Owen, originally published in Jackson Hole News & Guide It wasn’t on my bucket list. I didn’t want to go. I was kicking and screaming all the way to the airport.
Canada & the North
If you’re a passionate nature photographer, visions of Iceland likely dance in your head. With its geological wonders and rugged beauty, this small island nation offers boundless opportunities for capturing nature’s unscripted moments, whether it’s the glitter of a black-sand beach or a snuggle between Arctic foxes.
Canada & the North
Explore the Coast, Culture and Conservation on this Brand-New Sailing Voyage Natural Habitat Adventures is introducing an exclusive new trip – Haida Gwaii: Islands at the Edge of the World – adding to its portfolio of award-winning nature and wildlife expeditions worldwide.
Canada & the North
One of the highlights of our Whales & Nature Trails of Quebec adventure? The opportunity to hike in four diverse national parks: Saguenay Fjord, Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Riviere-Malbaie, Grands-Jardins and Jacques-Cartier. Exploring these different regions by foot, you’ll pass through glacial valleys and stop to admire dramatic mountains and gorges.
Nature & Wildlife
Known for their long, black ear tufts and ability to hunt ghostlike across the surface of deep snow, Canada lynx are the elusive, midsize cats (hardly bigger than a large house cat) that feed almost exclusively on snowshoe hares.
