Biodiversity and Wildlife

Oct

22

2008

Cross Conservation Area: Aboriginal History in the Foothills

Oct 22 2008 - 1:00am to 3:00am

Join Archeologist Brian Vivian, for insight into the cultural history of the local area before European contact. View artifacts found on the Conservation Area and discover the stories they tell of Aboriginal land use in the Foothills. Step back in time to when the buffalo roamed these hills!

Date: Tuesday, October 21^st
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $10/adult

Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area — Belvedere House

Box 20, Site 23, RR8

T2J 2T9 Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Indigienous Peoples Issues

Oct

04

2008

Cross Conservation Area: Watercolours in Nature Journaling

Oct 4 2008 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Discover the joy of watercolour painting and nature journaling. Trish Savill, journaling expert, will inspire you drop by drop with various journaling techniques and ideas. Splash colour into your nature observations with this introduction to watercolours and come away with an inspiring creation.

Date: Saturday, October 4^th
Time: 1:00 - 3:30pm
Cost: $10/adult Read More

Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area — Belvedere House

Box 20, Site 23, RR8

T2J 2T9 Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Oct

31

2008

Cross Conservation Area: Halloween's a Hoot

Oct 31 2008 - 1:30am to 3:30am

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Join us for an eerie evening of creepy crafts, ghoulish games and a walk in the woods. Meet Oberon, the Great Horned Owl, practice echolocating like a bat, and uncover secrets of animals that are scary by nature. Dress up if you like and bring a bag to collect terrible treats.

Date: Thursday, October 30^th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $8/adult, $4/child Read More

Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area — Belvedere House

Box 20, Site 23, RR8

T2J 2T9 Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Sep

18

2008

Cross Conservation Area: Reconnecting with Nature

Sep 18 2008 - 12:30am to 2:30am

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Join the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) for a hands-on evening of exploration and outdoor fun. Learn about ‘Nature Deficit Disorder' and the implications it has on children, society, and the environment. This indoor/outdoor program includes lots of interactive activities and a short nature hike for the whole family.

Date: Wednesday, September 17^th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $8/adult, $4/child Read More

Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area — Belvedere House

Box 20, Site 23, RR8

T2J 2T9 Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Environment & Society

Aug

15

2008

Cross Conservation Area Fall Education Programs

NCC Habitat Restoration: Weeds and Waterfowl

Aug 16 2008 - 4:00pm

Nature Conservancy of Canada

What: Volunteers will spend a day exploring the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) Lowden Springs property and ridding this low-lying moraine habitat of invasive plant species including Canada Thistle. In addition, volunteers will be treated to a tour of the lake property and will learn about Rumsey Moraine, the largest uninterrupted Aspen Parkland habitat left in the world.

When: Saturday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. Read More

Location

Lowden Springs Property near Stettler , AB

See map: Google Maps

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Aug

09

2008

NCC Habitat Restoration: Wonder of the Wildcat Hills

Aug 9 2008 - 3:30pm

Nature Conservancy of Canada Read More

Location

Providence Ranch near Cochrane , AB

See map: Google Maps

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Aug

16

2008

Volunteer Days at the Cochrane Ecological Institute

Aug 16 2008 - 4:30pm to Aug 17 2008 - 9:00pm

Cochrane Ecological Institute

We are in the process of working on the spectacular (soon to be anyway) Landscape Wall at the Cochrane Ecological Institute! This is a straw bale constructed interpretive and living wall! If you are interested in sustainable building construction, wildlife and art, then this is a volunteer opportunity not to be missed!

Please join us at the Cochrane Ecological Institute (map attached) on Read More

Location

Cochrane Ecological Institute NW of Cochrane , AB

See map: Google Maps

Cochrane Ecological Institute

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Aug

03

2008

Volunteer Days at the Cochrane Ecological Institute

Aug 3 2008 - 4:30pm

Cochrane Ecological Institute

We are in the process of working on the spectacular (soon to be anyway) Landscape Wall at the Cochrane Ecological Institute! This is a straw bale constructed interpretive and living wall! If you are interested in sustainable building construction, wildlife and art, then this is a volunteer opportunity not to be missed!

Please join us at the Cochrane Ecological Institute (map) on Read More