Hikes & Outings

Event

Eco-Solar Home Tour

May 31 2014 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Jun 1 2014 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

The 15th annual Eco-Solar Home Tour is coming for TWO DAYS on the weekend of May 31 and June 1, 2014. The tour is absolutely free! You don't need to pre-register but you will need to make your own way to the homes. With 13 homes on the tour it is difficult (but not impossible!) to see them all. There will be 6 different homes open Saturday and 7 open on Sunday. The homes will be open Saturday and Sunday afternoon from noon until 4 pm.

Tour details, home addresses & maps

Location

various locations Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Sustainability

Energy

Renewables & Alternatives

Energy Conservation

Electricity Generation & Transmission

Sustainable Communities

Built Environment

Event

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.

Source: Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton

Location

Hawrelak Park

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

WILDNorth

Wildlife Protection

Event

The DeadCold Run supporting the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Feb 22 2014 - 9:00pm

From North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper:

The NSRK has a lot on the go in 2014 with a focus on the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton.

We are kicking off 2014 as the charity of choice for the Saturday, February 22 DEADCOLD RUN.

Think zombies in winter chasing you around a winter-themed run and obstacle course at Rundle Park.

Events details & registration…

Location

Rundle Family Centre

Rundle Park

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Fresh Water

Water & Watershed Management

Event

Sustainability Awareness Week

University of Alberta Office of Sustainability

Oct 21 2013 - 6:00am to Oct 25 2013 - 6:00am

4 campuses. 5 days. 56 events.

The University of Alberta is gearing up to celebrate sustainability with its sixth annual Sustainability Awareness Week (SAW), running October 21 to 25, 2013. Read more about Sustainability Awareness Week

More Information

Location

various locations

University of Alberta (Main Campus, Enterprise Square, Augustana Campus, Campus Saint-Jean)

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Sustainability

Event

"Stand Up For The River" Race and Spectator Event

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Aug 24 2013 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday morning, August 24, is your chance to join the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper and "Stand Up for the River".

Come check out the Easy Rider Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) race and tour from Hawrelak/Laurier Park bridge or other viewing points along the the North SK River down to Rafter's Landing. Other good spots include the LRT bridge and the trail west of Groat Bridge in MacKinnon Ravine Park. Read more about "Stand Up For The River" Race and Spectator Event

Event listing on the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper website

Location

Laurier Park

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Fresh Water

Water & Watershed Management

Event

EcoLiving Tour

EcoLiving Events

Jun 8 2013 - 3:00pm to 9:00pm

From the EcoLiving website:

This is a great opportunity for home buyers to see the technology installed and working; ask questions about costs; and ask questions about successes and challenges.

Read more about EcoLiving Tour

Tour Details & Ticket Information on the EcoLiving website

Location

various locations Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Energy

Renewables & Alternatives

Energy Conservation

Electricity Generation & Transmission

Sustainable Communities

Built Environment

Event

Weeding for Wildlife

Edmonton & Area Land Trust

Jun 8 2013 - 2:30pm to 9:00pm

Jun 15 2013 - 2:30pm to 9:00pm

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 about Weeding for Wildlife

Location

Glory Hills Property near Stony Plain , AB

See map: Google Maps

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Land Management & Stewardship

Event

Winter Solstice Hike - Big Hill Springs

Alberta Wilderness Association

Dec 13 2012 - 7:30pm

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate

Welcome in the winter with a breath of fresh air!

On December 13 we will have a Winter Hike to celebrate the upcoming winter solstice and enjoy the crisp winter air. Join us in the beautiful Big Hill Springs area East of Cochrane for a hike along the valley bottom that will end with a hot delicious meal around a warm crackling bonfire as we watch the sun set over the sparkling winter landscape. Read more about Winter Solstice Hike - Big Hill Springs

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Big Hill Springs

AB

See map: Google Maps

Alberta Wilderness Association

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Event

Calgary Environmental Education Tours presents: Rethink Energy!

Calgary Environmental Education Tours

Dec 7 2012 - 9:00pm

This is a Calgary environmental event not to be missed! On Friday December 7^th, for only $7, take part in a tour of SAIT's Green Building Technologies lab and current projects, followed by a post-tour workshop and dinner at the CommunityWise Resource Centre. Speakers from diverse organizations in Calgary will present their experiences working in the field of renewable energy. Food (meat, veggie, and gluten free pizza) and drinks (beer and/or juice) are included in the affordable-for-all ticket price! Read more about Calgary Environmental Education Tours presents: Rethink Energy!

Purchase tickets online

Location

SAIT

Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Energy

Renewables & Alternatives

Event

Volunteer Opportunity: Kick-starting Conservation

Nature Conservancy of Canada

Sep 28 2012 - 4:00pm to 10:00pm

We need your help setting up the new boundary fence so we can kick-start our stewardship plans on a beautiful property in the Waterton Park Front! Join us for a hands-on day of demolition and help delineate the eastern property boundary by working with us to remove one mile of old fence so a new fence can be installed on the official property line. This property is a valuable piece of the NCC's conservation puzzle in the Waterton Park Front - a 30,000 acre conservation area surrounding Waterton Lakes National Park! Read more about Volunteer Opportunity: Kick-starting Conservation

Source: Nature Conservancy of Canada