The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization comprised of groups throughout the province dedicated to helping preserve and protect Alberta's environment. The AEN's purpose is to facilitate the sharing of information & resources among member groups, and to assist them in taking common action. AEN also promotes awareness of environmental issues & activities with stakeholders & the general public. AEN facilitates member group meetings and the participation of member groups in meetings and consultation with government and/or industry. Check out Field Notes for the latest news, events & action alerts from the AEN & our member groups.
Don't miss your chance to be seen, heard and win!
The Alberta Environmental Network's Directory Update and Alberta Ecotrust's Nonprofit Capacity Survey are both underway. Over the month of May, we invite all environmental nonprofits in Alberta to invest 15 minutes of your time to register for the directory and complete the capacity survey. By participating, you will ensure your organization is well connected and its voice is heard in the development of future services for nonprofits.
May 23 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Dr. Jim Sandercock - Chair of the NAIT Alternative Energy Technology Program
Dr. Sandercock will present on NAIT's new program and the plans for the future. Come early for a guided tour of the NAIT Alternative Energy Technology Lab. The tour and presentation will be followed by the Solar Energy Society's AGM. We will review our past year, plan for the coming year and elect our 2012-2013 board of directors.
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
11762 106 Street NW
Edmonton,
AB T5G 3H6
Position:
Education & Outreach Coordinator
Application Deadline:
18 May 2012 - 17:30
Term: June-December, 2012
(Full-time or part-time term position depending on the applicant)
The Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Parks Council (“Parks Council”) is seeking an experienced and proven professional to develop and implement on-going education and outreach services from the Parks Council and provide support to the Council’s member organizations. If you are a person that is looking to work for an innovative non-profit organization that is redefining the way we traditionally manage Alberta’s provincial parks and recreation areas, then we would like to hear from you.
It certainly is an interesting time for democracy in Alberta…
Community Service-Learning's (CSL) Spring Immersion Course 'Oil and Democracy' and the Parkland Institute are pleased to announce the 'Oil and Democracy Speaker Series'. Every Thursday for five weeks, speakers from a variety of different perspectives will share their experience within the oil and democracy relationship. This event is open to all members of the public and we welcome all to a healthy discussion on benefits and challenges of Alberta's natural resource wealth.
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Every Thursday from May 10th - June 7th, 2012 |
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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
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University of Alberta NRE 1 001
For directions, see http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca |
Jun 20 2012 - 9:00am - Jun 21 2012 - 5:00pm
Applications due May 14, 2012
The Co-operators and The Natural Step Canada are partnering to offer the IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training, a series of two-day trainings offered across Canada, focused in two areas: realizing your leadership potential and developing a sustainability project using The Natural Step Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development. After the training, participants will be partnered with a sustainability professional for four months of personal mentorship.
Jun 4 2012 - 11:00am - Jun 8 2012 - 3:00pm
The capital cost of a commercial building is only 8% of the life cycle costs. Come and visit a new breed of commercial building being built now in Edmonton!
The Inaugural Eco Solar Commercial Tour
After many years of arranging tours of homes in Edmonton the Eco Solar Tour is branching out to commercial buildings. This year as part of Environment Week we have arranged tours of 5 different commercial buildings to demonstrate energy efficient practices.
various locations
Edmonton, AB
Jun 9 2012 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
There has never been a more compelling time to shrink our ecological footprint. Come and see how you can take action with your own home!
When is the Tour?
The 13th annual Eco Solar Home Tour is onSaturday June 9th, from noon to 4 pm. You will be able to soak up the first-hand experience of homeowners and other experts with a wide variety of energy and water resource-saving technologies in new construction and retrofit applications.
various locations
Edmonton, AB
May 25 2012 - 6:00pm - May 26 2012 - 2:00pm
You are invited to attend the 2012 Alberta Environmental Network Annual General Assembly. This gathering is one of the best opportunities for ENGOs to get together, connect, and collaborate on strengthening the environmental movement in Alberta. This year's Assembly includes a timely presentation from noted Alberta political observer & commentator Paul McLoughlin (CBC Radio, Alberta Scan) and a technical briefing from the ERCB on Alberta's Fracking Regulations.
Online Registration
Please register by May 21. If you need to book accommodation at the FCJ Centre, please register by May 4.
Auditorium - FCJ Christian Life Centre
219 19 Avenue SW
Calgary,
AB T2S 0B8
