Jun
15
2019
Wilderness & Parks
Jun
25
2019
Plateau Mountain Stewardship Hike
Jun 25 2019 - 9:30am
First established as a Natural Area in 1971, the Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve is the southernmost tip of Kananaskis Country, and represents a geologically and biologically distinct mountain ecosystem within Alberta. The summit of Plateau Mountain provides spectacular views of the montane meadows filled with wildflowers, in addition to Eastern slopes to the west and the prairie to the east. Read more about Plateau Mountain Stewardship Hike
Location
Plateau Mountain
, AB
See map: Google Maps
May
25
2019
Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition AGM, Lunch & Hike
May 25 2019 - 10:00am
Join Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition for our Annual General Meeting!
The AGM is on Saturday, May 25th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Following a group discussion followed by lunch and a hike into the Castle Wildland Park led by Wendy Ryan, James Tweedie and Gord Petersen.
In addition to hearing about the last year, CCWC Board of Directors would like to hear from you! As part of our AGM, we invite you to be part of a group discussion to help shape the future of our advocacy and stewardship efforts. Read more about Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition AGM, Lunch & Hike
Location
Coalfields School
Beaver Mines
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Apr
30
2019
Edmonton Talk: Elk Island National Park
Apr 30 2019 - 7:00pm
Brian Eaton, Chairperson of Friends of Elk Island Society, will discuss the pleasures of and issues facing Elk Island National Park, Edmonton’s National Park.
- Doors: 6:30 PM
- Tickets: $5.00
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Location
Jackson Power
9744 60 Avenue NW
Edmonton
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Apr
02
2019
Call for Feedback: Park Management Plan for Jasper National Park
Initiative:
Review of the park management plan for Jasper National Park
Deadline:
30 Apr 2019
From the Let's Talk Mountain Parks website:
We are beginning to review the park management plan for Jasper National Park. We would like to hear your views on the future of Jasper National Park. Browse our website. Fill out a survey. Attend a public meeting.
What is a park management plan?
A management plan is the road map that guides Parks Canada’s work in a national park to:
- protect natural and cultural resources
- facilitate visitor experiences and learning opportunities
- collaborate with other organizations and Indigenous partners
Management plans are prepared in consultation with the public and Indigenous peoples.
For more information and to submit your feedback Read more about Call for Feedback: Park Management Plan for Jasper National Park
Mar
11
2019
Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park: A New Boreal Gem for Alberta
Permanent protection over a significant area of lands south of Wood Buffalo National Park that are important for wildlife and Indigenous communities was announced by the Alberta government this afternoon. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) welcomes the new Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park. Read more about Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park: A New Boreal Gem for Alberta
Mar
04
2019
Rail to Banff: A Consultation Train Wreck
A Calgary-Bow Valley Mass Transit Feasibility Study released last week examined all-year bus and rail mass transit development scenarios from Calgary to Banff. Incredibly the study didn’t consider the impact on wildlife of additional rail traffic in the Bow Valley. Given that trains kill wildlife in Banff National Park, AWA believes it’s unacceptable for a rail feasibility study to ignore rail’s impact on wildlife. Read more about Rail to Banff: A Consultation Train Wreck
Feb
05
2019
Job Opportunity: Engagement Director, CPAWS Southern Alberta
Position:
Engagement Director
Organization:
Application Deadline:
24 Feb 2019
Location:
Calgary
From CPAWS Southern Alberta:
Looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge, and a chance to play a guiding role in our organization? Read more about Job Opportunity: Engagement Director, CPAWS Southern Alberta
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