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Progress update shows little change, two years after road map to responsible oilsands development released

With substantial progress on only two of 19 recommendations, faster implementation of oilsands environmental solutions needed to secure social license for future development

29 Apr 2013

Edmonton — Two years after the Pembina Institute outlined 19 steps toward responsible oilsands development in a report entitled Solving the Puzzle, and one year after Alison Redford won a majority government, very little progress has been made on the recommended policy improvements, according to an update released by the Institute today. Read more »

Posted April 29, 2013 by AEN

Alberta Again Violates Caribou Policies With Today's Energy Leasing

24 Apr 2013

“Alberta Energy promotes caribou habitat disturbance by selling leases that drive new well sites, ignoring technology options to reduce existing footprint,” says Carolyn Campbell, AWA conservation specialist.  “In the Little Smoky range with over 95% disturbance, the government wages war on wolves and moose while encouraging more industry footprint that drives caribou population declines.” Read more »

Posted April 24, 2013 by AEN

AWA Tuesday Talk - Bat Conservation: White-nose Syndrome and Wind Turbines

May 14 2013 - 7:00pm

with Dr. R​obert Barclay

It's a tough time to be a bat!  Come learn about two conservation issues that are posing serious challenges for bat populations: White-nose syndrome and wind turbines.  We will be joined by Dr. Robert Barclay who will discuss the consequences of these two factors on Alberta species and ecosystems.

$5 Adults, $1 Children

Location

Hillhurst Room
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB

Posted April 11, 2013 by AEN

City of Edmonton Master Naturalist Program

Jun 4 2013 (All day)

City of Edmonton Master Naturalist Program 2013 – Now Accepting Applications!

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Are you interested in learning more about ecology and naturalization in Edmonton, and how to get involved in the stewardship of local natural areas? If so, consider taking part in this year's Master Naturalist Program! Read more »

Location

MacEwan University (City Centre Campus)
Edmonton, AB

Posted April 11, 2013 by AEN

Climb & Run for Wilderness

Apr 20 2013 (All day)

Celebrate Wild Alberta this Earth Day

Celebrate Wild Alberta this year at the Calgary Tower and the Best Earth Day Event in the West: The Alberta Wilderness Association’s 22nd Annual Climb & Run for Wilderness on April 20. People from babies in backpacks to 96 years old will be reaching new heights in support of Alberta’s wilderness legacy.

Events start at 8 a.m. and include: Read more »

Location

Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SW
Calgary, AB

Posted April 8, 2013 by AEN

Weeding for Wildlife

Jun 8 2013 - 8:30am - 3:00pm
Jun 15 2013 - 8:30am - 3:00pm

Help the Edmonton and Area Land Trust restore riparian habitat.


Why: To improve the local habitat for wildlife for nesting and feeding, and reduce the spread of invasive plants that displace native vegetation. Read more »

Location

Glory Hills Property near Stony Plain, AB

Posted April 5, 2013 by AEN

Volunteer Opportunity: Weeding for Wildlife, Edmonton & Area Land Trust

Position: 
Volunteer weeders
Application Deadline: 
8 Jun 2013 (All day)
Location: 
Glory Hills property, near Stony Plain

Help the Edmonton and Area Land Trust restore riparian habitat.

When: June 8 and 15; 8:30 am to 3 pm.

Why: To improve the local habitat for wildlife for nesting and feeding, and reduce the spread of invasive plants that displace native vegetation. Read more »

Posted April 5, 2013 by AEN

Calgary Seedy Saturday

Mar 16 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

From the Calgary Seedy Saturday website:

This family event will have displays by:

 

Read more »

Location

Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre
1320 5 Avenue NW
Calgary, AB

Posted March 13, 2013 by russ

AWA Tuesday Talk: Hair Snares for Grizzly Bears — Monitoring Bears in Southwestern Alberta

Mar 26 2013 - 7:00pm

with Andrea Morehouse

Come learn about the Southwest Alberta Grizzly Bear Monitoring Project, a three year pilot project designed to non-invasively monitor grizzly bears both locally and at ecosystem scales. We will be joined by Andrea Morehouse who will speak about how the project takes advantage of a natural bear behavior—rubbing.

Cost: $5 Adults, $1 Children

Location

Hillhurst Room, AWA Office
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB

Posted February 6, 2013 by AEN

AWA Tuesday Talk: Muskwa-Kechika - A Planning Success

Mar 5 2013 - 7:00pm

with Wayne Sawchuk

Join Wayne Sawchuk, well known conservationist, logger, guide, horseman, photographer, author, wilderness explorer, and motivational speaker as he tells the story of this Northern Rockies wilderness. Decades of adventurous winter and summer work, travel, and expeditions in the wilderness of the Northern Rockies and the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area will unfold in this success story.

Cost: $5 Adults, $1 Children

Location

Hillhurst Room, AWA Office
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB

Posted February 6, 2013 by AEN

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