Aug
30
2018
Wilderness & Parks
Sep
26
2018
CPAWS Northern Alberta AGM
Sep 26 2018 - 6:00pm
CPAWS Northern Alberta is hosting its AGM. If you are a member or a supporter of the chapter, please join Staff and the Board of Directors for the evening to learn more about their activities over the last year, and their plans for the future!
The Event is FREE!
Please RSVP to Kecia Kerr at [email protected] or call 780-328-3780.
Location
Main Floor Meeting Room, CKUA Radio Building
9804 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Aug
03
2018
Proposal to Reclassify and Expand Twin River Heritage Rangeland Natural Area
Initiative:
Proposal to Reclassify and Expand Twin River Heritage Rangeland Natural Area
Deadline:
30 Sep 2018
Alberta Environment and Parks is seeking input from the public and stakeholders on the proposed reclassification and expansion of the Twin River Heritage Rangeland Natural Area (Twin River HRNA). Twin River HRNA is located in southern Alberta, approximately 10 km west of the Town of Milk River and currently protects over 19,000 hectares (47,000 acres) of grassland within the Milk River Ridge.
Aug
03
2018
Alberta Moves on Protection for Native Grasslands in Milk River Ridge
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Milk River Ridge Grassland. Photo: Alberta Wilderness Association
Yesterday, the Alberta government released a proposal to expand the Twin River Heritage Rangeland Natural Area in order to protect a significant piece of Alberta’s endangered grasslands. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is relieved to finally see concrete steps towards protection of a critical piece of Alberta’s native grasslands, which has been on government books awaiting protection for years. AWA remains concerned about ongoing potential threats to this landscape from oil and gas exploration.
Aug
01
2018
Public Lands: The Next Target for Alberta’s Renewable Energy Land Rush?
Will the Government of Alberta allow industrial scale wind and solar farms on public lands? Since early June Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) has posed this question several times to the provincial government. AWA is still waiting for an answer.
The dramatic expansion of big wind and big solar projects now underway must not take place at the expense of our threatened native grasslands, parklands, and foothills. AWA believes Alberta needs a public lands policy that explicitly addresses the renewable energy sector.
Sep
22
2018
Night Out on the North Saskatchewan
Sep 22 2018 - 12:00am
Edmonton's beautiful North Saskatchewan River Valley is the longest contiguous urban green space in North America! Celebrate the Wonder and the History hidden in our Edmonton gem!
Location
Beverly Heights Community Hall
4209 111 Avenue NW
T5W 0K3
Edmonton
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Jul
26
2018
Wildlands Advocate, June 2018
The Alberta Wilderness Association has posted the June 2018 issue of Wildlands Advocate (Volume 26, Number 2) to their website. Visit the site to download a PDF, purchase a subscription, or read the articles online.
Sep
22
2018
AWA Hike: Fall Whaleback
Sep 22 2018 - 12:00am
With AWA Volunteer Nick Pink, and Conservation Specialists Nissa Petterson and Grace Wark
The Whaleback is one of the most spectacular Montane landscapes and boasts incredible diversity.
Cost: $25 AWA Members/ $50 Non-members
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Gain: Gentle
Estimated duration of hike: 8 hours including a lovely lunch break
Meeting point details distributed the week before to registered hikers
Location
The Whaleback
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Sep
21
2018
AWA Hike: Sandhills and Horse Lake
Sep 21 2018 - 12:00am
With Heinz Unger and AWA Conservation Specialist, Joanna Skrajny
A full day hike in the Ghost River Forest reserve west of Calgary.
After hiking through a partially cleared forest, the “Sandhills” are reached. They are a unique feature in the foothills ridges with some areas covered by bare sand only. Further beyond are extensive wetlands and a small lake in an area frequented by wild horses.
Location
Ghost River Forest Reserve
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Sep
14
2018
Wild West Saloon
Sep 14 2018 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Location
AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary
, AB
See map: Google Maps
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