Fundraisers

Join REAP at its 5^th annual Food For Thought to celebrate local, sustainable food and farmers! Mingle with chefs and farmers at 15+ food and beverage sampling stations, and enjoy community displays, live music, kids activities, and a keynote by award winning author and activist Judy Wicks. Adult tickets are $31 in advance or $41 at the door. Kids tickets are $16 in advance only. Read More

Visit the REAP website for full event details

Location

Hotel Arts

119 12 Avenue SW

Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Sustainability

Business & the Environment

Local Food

Apr

26

2014

Climb and Run for Wilderness

Alberta Wilderness Association

Apr 26 2014 - 6:00am

On April 26 bring the whole family to join the Alberta Wilderness Association at the Climb and Run for Wilderness. Participants have the chance to climb the 802 stairs of the Calgary Tower, see the murals of the “tallest gallery in the west” and raise money to protect Wild Alberta. Each year almost 2,000 people, from babies in backpacks to 94 years old take part and support Alberta’s wilderness legacy and the conservation and education work that goes into protecting it. Read More

To register or learn more about Calgary’s premier Earth Day event

Location

Calgary Tower

Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Alberta Wilderness Association

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Wildlife Protection

Wilderness & Parks

Mar

15

2014

Wild Soiree: Nature Needs Half

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Mar 15 2014 - 12:30am

From the CPAWS Southern Alberta website:

We are excited for this year’s Wild Soiree event which will take place at Hotel Arts in Calgary. Harvey Locke, our guest speaker of the evening and CPAWS' J.B. Harkin Award recipient for 2013, will introduce us to the conservation initiative: Nature Needs Half. The evening will include a jazz band, appetizers, cocktails, silent auction, and more! The Wild Soiree will also celebrate our 2014 Capture the Wild Photo Contest winners.
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Tickets and more information…

Location

Hotel Arts

119 12 Avenue SW

Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Mar

02

2014

Capture the Wild Photo Contest 2014

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Mar 2 2014 - 7:00am

From the CPAWS SAB website:

CPAWS Southern Alberta is proud to announce our annual Capture the Wild Photography Contest with generous sponsorship from The Camera Store, Mountain Equipment Co-op,Framed on Fifth, and Resolve Photo. This contest is designed to raise awareness and funds in support of CPAWS’ Southern Alberta Chapter and the conservation and protection of Alberta’s wild places. CPAWS invites photographers of all ages to capture the beauty of our Canadian wildlife, landscapes, and people.
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Full entry, category, and prize details on the CPAWS SAB website

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Apr

13

2013

15th Annual Run Wild for Wildlife

Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton

Apr 13 2013 - 5:00pm

Earlybird Registration Deadline March 7

From the WRSE website:

Register online through the Running Room or by downloading and completing the 2014 Run Entry and Pledge Form

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton has cared for injured, orphaned or contaminated wildlife for 25 years. We also provide a life-line to the public through our Wildlife Hotline and educate thousands of people through our and Education Programs.
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Source: Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton