Wilderness & Parks

Jul
03
2019

UNESCO World Heritage Committee decision on Wood Buffalo National Park is a warning to Canada

Indigenous and environmental groups fear for the future of Wood Buffalo National Park as the UNESCO World Heritage Committee echoes warnings of unresolved threats

Mikisew Cree First Nation
CPAWS Northern Alberta
Northwest Territory Métis Nation

On July 3, 2019, representatives from around the world gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 43rd World Heritage Committee meeting and discussed the fate of Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada’s largest national park. The World Heritage Committee called upon Canada to take further actions and warned that if Canada fails to address the threats facing the Park, it could be placed on the List of World Heritage Site in Danger.  Read more about UNESCO World Heritage Committee decision on Wood Buffalo National Park is a warning to Canada

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Alberta Wilderness Association
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Oil Sands
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Jun
27
2019

Let's Talk Waterton

Parks Canada
Initiative: 
Waterton Lakes National Park Management Plan
Deadline: 
3 Jul 2019

From the Let's Talk Mountain Parks website: 

Are you inspired by the beauty and history of Waterton Lakes National Park? Help shape the future of this special place.

New management plans are due in 2020 for all mountain national parks, including Waterton Lakes National Park. Read more about Let's Talk Waterton

Source: Let's Talk Mountain Parks
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Sep
13
2019

Wild West Saloon

Alberta Wilderness Association
Sep 13 2019 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

It's a fun-filled hootenaney with foot-stompin' music, cold ale, card games, bidding and mouth-watering food!

All proceeds help support wilderness and wildlife in Alberta.

Tickets: $50

BUY TICKETS Read more about Wild West Saloon

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Jul
20
2019

Bighorn Ram Ridge Hike

Alberta Wilderness Association
Jul 20 2019 - 10:00am

Offering breathtaking views of the Foothills to the east and the Ram River Valley, Ram Ridge is a wonderful piece of wilderness within Bighorn Country. The lush meadows below the exposed ridge provide the canvas for many beautiful wildflowers, and provide habitat for Bighorn sheep, grizzly bears, elk and countless bird species such as yellow-rumped warblers and spruce grouse. The Bighorn Country is an integral part of Alberta’s wilderness, serving as a migration corridor for many wildlife species, and is critical to the headwater security for the North Saskatchewan River. Read more about Bighorn Ram Ridge Hike

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Ram Ridge , AB
See map: Google Maps
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Jun
25
2019

Plateau Mountain Stewardship Hike

Alberta Wilderness Association
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

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Plateau Mountain , AB
See map: Google Maps
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Land Management & Stewardship
May
25
2019

Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition AGM, Lunch & Hike

Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
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

Source: Eventbrite
Source: CCWC

Location

Coalfields School Beaver Mines , AB
See map: Google Maps
Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Apr
30
2019

Edmonton Talk: Elk Island National Park

Alberta Wilderness Association
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

GET TICKETS Read more about Edmonton Talk: Elk Island National Park

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Jackson Power
9744 60 Avenue NW
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Apr
02
2019

Call for Feedback: Park Management Plan for Jasper National Park

Parks Canada
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

Wilderness & Parks
Mar
11
2019

Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park: A New Boreal Gem for Alberta

Alberta Wilderness Association

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

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Indigienous Peoples Issues

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