Join REAP at its 5th annual Food For Thought to celebrate local, sustainable food and farmers! Mingle with chefs and farmers at 15+ food and beverage sampling stations, and enjoy community displays, live music, kids activities, and a keynote by award winning author and activist Judy Wicks. Adult tickets are $31 in advance or $41 at the door. Kids tickets are $16 in advance only. Read more »
On April 26 bring the whole family to join the Alberta Wilderness Association at the Climb and Run for Wilderness. Participants have the chance to climb the 802 stairs of the Calgary Tower, see the murals of the “tallest gallery in the west” and raise money to protect Wild Alberta. Each year almost 2,000 people, from babies in backpacks to 94 years old take part and support Alberta’s wilderness legacy and the conservation and education work that goes into protecting it. Read more »
CPAWS Southern Alberta is proud to announce our annual Capture the Wild Photography Contest with generous sponsorship from The Camera Store, Mountain Equipment Co-op,Framed on Fifth, and Resolve Photo. This contest is designed to raise awareness and funds in support of CPAWS’ Southern Alberta Chapter and the conservation and protection of Alberta’s wild places. CPAWS invites photographers of all ages to capture the beauty of our Canadian wildlife, landscapes, and people.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton has cared for injured, orphaned or contaminated wildlife for 25 years. We also provide a life-line to the public through our Wildlife Hotline and educate thousands of people through our and Education Programs.
Supporters are encouraged to come connect with CPAWS Staff, Board members, and other supporters at this year's AGM and 50th Anniversary Celebration. Guest speaker will be Jasper National Park Superintendent Greg Fenton followed by a special screening of the short film Through Ice and Time. Read more »
Lorraine Mitchelmore President and Country Chair, Shell Canada Ltd.
Over much of the past century Alberta's natural environment has been caught in the grip of ever increasing resource extraction. Riches from Alberta's lands have economically benefited many here at home, nationally and internationally. But now there is growing recognition from within the province and from outside that Alberta cannot maintain its water and air quality, its arable soil base and its indigenous wildlife without major changes towards ecological sustainability. Alberta has literally raced into its present environmental predicament; now, in determining our future, how can AWA best bridge gaps and maintain forward momentum towards a goal of ecological sustainability? How will we best work with a variety of partners to secure a legacy of abundant native wildlife and natural wild spaces, of clean water and air, and the soil base we depend upon for food supply, all of these being integral parts of ecological stability? Read more »
A Celebration of Wild Spaces and Wildlife in Alberta
The 25th Annual Wild West Gala is a celebration of Alberta’s Wild spaces and Wildlife. It is a tradition of friends, colleagues, members and supporters enjoying a great meal and an evening filled with entertainment, conversation, auctions and plain good fun. Tickets are $110.00 for members and $125.00 for non-members. This event is a fundraiser for the Alberta Wilderness Association and is totally dependent on volunteers and sponsors from the Calgary area to present an evening to remember. Read more »
