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AWA Edmonton Talk—Mount St. Helens: The Power of Nature

Alberta Wilderness Association
Jan 14 2016 - 2:00am

Wilderness Around the World Speaker Series
Sponsored by the Wildbird General Store & Jackson Power

with Dr. Evelyn Merrill

Cost: Donations accepted at the door
Time: Talk starts at 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30pm)

Read more about AWA Edmonton Talk—Mount St. Helens: The Power of Nature
Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Jackson Power & Electric Ltd.
9744 60 Avenue NW
Edmonton , AB
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Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
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AWA Edmonton Talk—India: Mountains and Tigers …(Oh my!)

Alberta Wilderness Association
Dec 10 2015 - 2:00am

Wilderness Around the World Speaker Series
Sponsored by the Wildbird General Store & Jackson Power

with David Hobson

Join David as he takes you on a trip to the high altitudes and Tibetan Buddhist region of Ladahk in northern India including the high salt lake of Pangong Tso on the Tibetan border, home of the wild Tibetan Ass. He will also take you on a trek along the Markha River in the Hemis High Altitude National Park where blue sheep or Bharal forage along the dry desert slopes, where Himalayan Marmots and Pikas whistle warnings and people live a life not much changed over the last thousand years. Finally a visit to Jim Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve along the southern foothills of the Himalaya where herds of wild Asian Elephants still wander and tigers hunt Chital Deer. 

Cost: Donations accepted at the door
Time: Talk starts at 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30pm)

Read more about AWA Edmonton Talk—India: Mountains and Tigers …(Oh my!)
Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Jackson Power Electric Ltd.
9744 60 Avenue NW
Edmonton , AB
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Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Oct
29
2015
Call for Input

Call for Papers: Wilderness, Wildlife and Human Interactions

Cochrane Research Institute
Initiative: 
Wilderness, Wildlife and Human Interaction Conference (Call for Papers)
Deadline: 
4 Dec 2015

Cochrane, Alberta Canada
March 5 & 6, 2016

The Theme of the Conference is Wilderness Wildlife and Human Interaction. It is set intentionally broad so all aspects of wilderness and human interaction (preserving our indigenous wildlife, economic, cultural, research, conservation past and present, the management of landscape domestic and wild, achievable goals) can be included. This Conference’s intention is also to explore new perspectives aimed at generating a Plan B focused on examining and creating innovative methods of moving from current economic and environmental stalemate and conflict to sustainability and a healthy planet. Only our imaginations set the limits! Read more about Call for Papers: Wilderness, Wildlife and Human Interactions

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AWA Edmonton Talk—Cameroon: An Evaluation of its Biodiversity

Alberta Wilderness Association
Nov 5 2015 - 2:00am

Wilderness Around the World Speaker Series
Sponsored by the Wildbird General Store & Jackson Power

Dr. David Simbo will lead you through the wilds of Cameroon and explore the country’s amazing diversity of plants and animals!

Read more about AWA Edmonton Talk—Cameroon: An Evaluation of its Biodiversity>
Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Jackson Power & Electric Ltd.
9744 60 Avenue NW
Edmonton , AB
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Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Event

Celebrate Calgary's Headwater Streams with author Kevin Van Tighem

Trout Unlimited Canada
Nov 19 2015 - 1:30am

Author Kevin Van Tighem will be joined by photographer Brian Van Tighem for a presentation of Heart Waters: Sources of the Bow River on Wednesday evening, November 18 at the Cardel Theatre. This presentation deals with various headwater tributaries of the Bow River and the conservation issues around them. Kevin and Brian will touch on topics like non-native trout introductions, hydro dams, beavers, flood engineering, and more. Brian's beautiful and thought-provoking photographs of the Bow River area will be shown throughout the presentation. Read more about Celebrate Calgary's Headwater Streams with author Kevin Van Tighem

Source: Trout Unlimited Canada
Purchase tickets online (Eventbrite)

Location

Cardel Theatre
180 Quarry Park Boulevard SE
Calgary , AB
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Fresh Water
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Water & Watershed Management
Oct
28
2015
Media Release

Conservation groups in court to defend Jasper National Park from further commercial development

Approval of concept plan to add overnight commercial accommodation at Maligne Lake threatens park protection, groups say

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Jasper Environmental Association
Ecojustice

EDMONTON — Conservation groups are in court today to challenge Parks Canada’s approval of a concept plan to build overnight commercial accommodations at Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, alleging that it would undermine the law and set a dangerous precedent for protection of Canada’s national parks. Read more about Conservation groups in court to defend Jasper National Park from further commercial development

Source: Ecojustice
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Jasper Environmental Association
Ecojustice
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Wilderness & Parks
Outdoor Recreation
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Launch of the Conservation Blueprint for Northern Alberta & AGM

CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter
Oct 22 2015 - 12:30am

Join CPAWS Northern Alberta as we launch our Conservation Blueprint for Northern Alberta and conduct our Annual General Meeting!

You will be able to purchase your very own copy of the Conservation Blueprint at the event!

There will be a cash bar, free hors d'oeuvres, and some AMAZING silent auction items, including:

  • 1 round trip flight for 2 courtesy of WestJet!
  • 2 beautiful Robert Bateman prints courtesy of Alberta Parks!
  • Gift cards and items from Craft Beer Market, Evoolution, Track N Trail, Audrey's Books, and MORE!
Read more about Launch of the Conservation Blueprint for Northern Alberta & AGM>
Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter

Location

Yellowhead Brewery
10229 105 Street NW
Edmonton , AB
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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Wilderness & Parks
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CPAWS Conservation Presentation Night

CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter
Oct 20 2015 - 1:30am

Come learn about Alberta's:

  • Birds
  • Caribou
  • Climate Change
  • Forest Health
  • Fisheries

… and CPAWS' own Conservation Blueprint of Northern Alberta!

  Read more about CPAWS Conservation Presentation Night

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter

Location

800 - 10025 106 Street NW (Baker Centre)
Edmonton , AB
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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Wilderness & Parks
Event

NEW DATES 1st Annual Environmental Gathering: Changing the Climate

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
Feb 26 2016 - 1:00am to Feb 27 2016 - 11:00pm

Register Now with Early Bird Rates!

Alberta Ecotrust is proud to announce our first annual Environmental Gathering in Alberta: Change the Climate. Alberta’s environmental community is incredibly diverse. From ensuring safe and available water, to preserving and restoring valuable land and habitat, to building a sustainable future, Albertans across the province are continually working to protect the ecosystems that provide all of us with life and prosperity. Read more about NEW DATES 1st Annual Environmental Gathering: Changing the Climate

Link: Gathering website on the Alberta Ecotrust website
Link: Registration & Tickets

Location

Mount Royal University
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
T3E 6K6 Calgary , AB
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Alberta Ecotrust
Climate Change
Fresh Water
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Sustainability
Environment & Society
Land Management & Stewardship
Energy
Environmental Education
Sustainable Communities
Environmental Activism

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