Permaculture

May
07
2021

Jasper National Park moves toward caribou breeding program, but still needs to address existing backcountry threats

CPAWS Northern Alberta

Edmonton – Jasper National Park has found strong scientific support for using a conservation breeding program to boost woodland caribou numbers inside the park. A new report has been released that summarizes an independent review of the proposed breeding program, with agreement from a panel of experts that urgent help is needed to return caribou herds to self-sustaining sizes.  Read More

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Permaculture
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Apr
21
2012

ANPC 2012 Workshop: The Value of Native Plants in Urban Landscapes

Alberta Native Plant Council
Apr 21 2012 - 2:30pm

The ANPC is having its annual workshop on April 21 in St. Albert.  The theme is the "Value of Native Plants in Urban Landscapes".  Talks include wetland valuation, native plants and green roof construction, parks management, low impact development, conservation planning, and xeriscaping.  We have a great program and more information can be found at www.anpc.ab.ca. Read More

Program & registration information on the ANPC website

Location

The Enjoy Centre (101 Riel Drive)
St. Albert , AB
See map: Google Maps
Alberta Native Plant Council
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Agriculture
Sustainable Communities
Permaculture
Mar
27
2011

Red Deer Seedy Sunday

ReThink Red Deer
Mar 27 2011 - 5:00pm to 11:00pm

Red Deer Seedy Sunday is part of the worldwide Seedy Saturday/Sunday events that celebrate open-pollinated seeds. In Red Deer, the event is citizen-driven; coordinated with the support of Seeds of Diversity Canada, Spruce Lane Organic Farm, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, the Red Deer Garden Club, and The Root Cellar: ecoStore & Apothecary (a project of ReThink Red Deer's Centre for Urban Agriculture). Read More

Source: ReThink Red Deer
Source: Facebook page

Location

Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Red Deer , AB
See map: Google Maps
ReThink Red Deer
Sustainability
Agriculture
Food Issues
Environmental Education
Ethics, Spirituality & Philosophy
Lifestyle
Sustainable Communities
Environmental Activism
Food Security
Local Food
Environmental Health
GM Food & Agriculture
Permaculture
Mar
19
2011

Calgary Seedy Saturday

Calgary Seedy Saturday
Mar 19 2011 - 4:00pm to 9:00pm
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Calgary Seedy Saturday is part of the worldwide Seedy Saturday/Sunday events that celebrate open-pollinated seeds. In Calgary, the event is coordinated with the support of the Community Garden Resource Network.

Cost: $2 Admission, we accept Calgary Dollars

This family event will have displays by:

  • local seed savers,
  • prairie seed companies,
  • native plant collectors,
  • conservation groups,
  • community gardeners,
  • organic growers; as well as,
  • a seed exchange table,
  • refreshments,
  • presenters, and
  • a kids corner!
Calgary Seedy Saturday Facebook page

Location

Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre
1320 5 Avenue NW
Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Agriculture
Sustainable Communities
Local Food
Permaculture
Jan
29
2011

Level One Urban Beekeeping Course

ReThink Red Deer
Pure Earth Organics
Jan 29 2011 - 5:00pm to Jan 31 2011 - 1:00am

Location: Pure Earth Organics - #12 - 5579 47th St., Red Deer

Saturday January 29th & 30th, 2011
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (both days)

Apiaries and Bees for Communities (A.B.C.) is pleased to offer a Level One Beekeeping Certificate for hobbiest beekeepers in an urban and rural setting. This 16-hour intensive program will offer everything you need to know to begin beekeeping. Read More

A.B.C. Apiaries & Bees for Communities
ReThink Red Deer
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Sustainability
Agriculture
Food Issues
Environmental Education
Ethics, Spirituality & Philosophy
Lifestyle
Peace & the Environment
Sustainable Communities
Business & the Environment
Environmental Activism
Food Security
Local Food
Environmental Health
GM Food & Agriculture
Permaculture
Jan
09
2011

Bee Lifecycles: Understanding Pollinators

ReThink Red Deer
Jan 9 2011 - 1:00am to 4:00am

 

Eliese Watson, Founder of A.B.C- Apiaries and Bees for Communities, an educational organization focusing on the development of urban beekeeping and native-bee habitats, will be presenting on the life cycle of bees and understanding the role of pollinators in nature. Read More

Event page: ReThink Red Deer

Location

Kerry Wood Nature Centre
6300 45 Avenue
Red Deer , AB
See map: Google Maps
Red Deer River Naturalists
ReThink Red Deer
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Environmental Education
Sustainable Communities
Local Food
Permaculture
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