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 30th
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 17th
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
16
2008

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
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

Location

Cochrane Ecological Institute NW of Cochrane , AB
See map: Google Maps
Cochrane Ecological Institute
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Jul
06
2008

Compassion for Animals Road Expedition / Presentation by Anthony Marr

Jul 6 2008 - 1:30am to 3:30am

Originally posted at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/861086/

Anthony Marr of HOPE-CARE is launching the Global Emergency Operation, and will be discussing the following topics: Read More

Location

Cardel Theatre
6010 12 Street SE
Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Oil Sands
Jul
27
2008

The Great Thistle Pull, Part 3

Jul 27 2008 - 3:00pm



What: Volunteers will join the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) for its third annual Thistle pull on one of NCC’s beautiful properties at the Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary near Edmonton. Volunteers will be taken on a guided hike through its marshlands, open meadows, aspen parkland and pine forest, and then contribute to site improvement by pulling invasive weed species including Canada Thistle in order to protect native plant diversity. Read More

Location

Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary
Sanctuary Road & Woodbend Road
Parkland County , AB
See map: Google Maps
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Jul
12
2008

Nature Conservancy of Canada Knapweed Rodeo

Jul 12 2008 - 4:00pm

What: Volunteers will join the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) for a day of invasive plant removal at NCC’s West property near Waterton Lakes National Park. Volunteers will round up some invasive Spotted Knapweed in order to protect the native plant diversity of this ecologically significant area. In addition, volunteers will enjoy a tour of this scenic property guided by landowner Rick West, and a barbecue in the late afternoon. Read More

Location

NCC's West Property near Waterton Lakes N.P. , AB
See map: Google Maps
Biodiversity and Wildlife

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