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Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation AreaWondering about wildflowers? Discover the abundance of flowers, plants, and shrubs that bloom at the Cross Conservation Area and throughout the Foothills. Date: Thursday, June 14Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.Who: AdultsFee: $8.00Advanced registration required (call 403-931-2042)
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Box 20, Site 23, RR8
Calgary, Alberta, T2J 2T9
Advanced registration required (call 403-931-2042) for each program, except An Inconvenient Truth (payment will be accepted at the door for this program).
Join Kevin Allison of The Climate Project for a live presentation of the slideshow that is changing Canada’s mind about climate change. Read more about Spring Programs - Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Location:
Calgary
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Join Dr. Reese Halter, award-winning conservation scientist, best-selling author and professor of Botany at Humboldt State University, as he explores global warming and its affect on our weather. Using vivid examples that highlight the impact of wild weather — 200 heat-wave related deaths in the U.S. (2006), 48.1 billion acres of forest burnt (1998 2006), $7 billion ice storm clean-up (1998), and 1.3 million homeless after hurricane Katrina (2006) — Dr. Reese brings the issue of global warming to the forefront.
Alberta Wilderness Association
News Release: March 14, 2007
Internal government documents reveal alien weeds at Canadian Forces Base Suffield threaten to overrun a federally protected wildlife area, and oil and gas activity is to blame for the spread of these invasive species, announced a coalition of environmental groups today. Read more about Canadian Military Facing Invasion At Suffield
Location:
Calgary
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Montgomery Community Centre 5003 16th Ave NW (Hwy 1 and Home Road ) Admission $2.00 - We accept Calgary Dollars
Location:
Edmonton
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Timms Centre Lobby, U of A, EdmontonRicardo Acuna and Diana Gibson, Parkland Institute
Location:
Edmonton
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You're Invited to the...CPAWS Edmonton Open House Who: All new and existing volunteers, members, donors, supporters and other interested folks.What: A chance to visit the office, meet the CPAWS staff and board, see how you can get involved or re-involved with CPAWS this fall, have some snacks, and share your winter stories. A great opportunity for new and existing volunteers to sign up for (or learn more about) our available volunteer jobs!When: Wednesday, January 31st 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Location:
Calgary
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Things That Go "Boing!" in the Night: the Ord's Kangaroo Ratwith Andy TeucherAlberta Wilderness Association Alberta's prairies are not merely the uniform agricultural landscapes that people often think of. Rolling hills, badlands, broad river valleys, and sand dunes are home to many interesting and unique species of plants and animals, including the little known Ord's kangaroo rat. Neither kangaroo nor rat, these endearing rodents are highly specialised desert dwellers, and in Alberta face some unique challenges, of both natural and human causes.
