The February Conservation Net update is now avaliable from the CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter website.
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Sponsored by the Edmonton Naturalization Group and Bedrock Seedbank Everyone is invited to this year's Wildflower Seed Planting Workshop. It will be held on Sunday February 10th, from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm at Riverdale Hall, 9231 100 Avenue. This is a chance to try your hand at growing perennial wildflowers and grasses from seed. It's easier than you think!
Alberta Conservation Association
The Alberta Conservation Association is proud to enter into its 11th year of Conservation Funding. Up to $1.2 million dollars will be available for project funding during the 2008/2009 funding cycle.
This amount is larger than last year and "recruitment and retention of hunters, anglers and trappers" has been added to fisheries, wildlife and land management as a fourth priority area.
Applications Accepted between: January 1 - January 31, 2008
Visit www.ab-conservation.com/grants for funding guidelines and application forms. Read more about Reminder: Grant Eligible Conservation Fund - Deadline January 31
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Sierra Club of Canada - Chinook Group Monthly MeetingFor more information or to RSVP: http://www.sierraclubchinook.orgDescription: Sierra Club member Grady Semmens spent 3 weeks in May 2007 visiting rural communities in central Africa with the University of Calgary-based Light Up The World Foundation.
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Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Backyard Winter Wonders Discover the wonders of winter as we investigate plants, tracks, snow crystals and more. Take home skills and knowledge to become a winter detective in your own backyard. You may be surprised by what you find! Dress to be outdoors for part of the program. Date: Saturday, February 2nd Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m. Cost: $8/ adult, $4/ child
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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) – Calgary/Banff ChapterJourney to BC's Flathead Valleypresented by Casey Brennan
Alberta Wilderness Association
Release Date: November 8, 2007
A large area of public land west of Medicine Hat comprising rare native prairie may feel the slice of the plough within a few months if a proposed land swap goes ahead behind closed doors. Alberta Wilderness Association believes that any decisions affecting public land trades or sales must include the opportunity for public participation. Read more about Public Lands Deal Behind Closed Doors — Native Prairie Threatened by Developer's Plough
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Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Are you ready to laugh wildly?
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Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation AreaThe real Batman, Robert Barclay of the University of Calgary, returns! Bats are often misrepresented as scary Halloween creatures, but Dr. Barclay will shine a new light on these mysterious mammals with natural history, games, amazing pictures and sounds. If we’re lucky, he may even bring a live bat friend!
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Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area Do up your boots and tackle the 4.8 km Fescue Trail with your family! Discover birds, animals, grasslands and Area history on this guided interpretive hike. Games and various activities will make this a day to remember! Bring a bagged lunch and come prepared to be outside. Recommended for ages 6+.
