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Edmonton Solstice Swing

Alberta Wilderness Association
Jun 22 2013 - 6:00pm

A Celebration of Wildlife and Wild Spaces in Alberta

AWA invites all Edmonton members, prospective members, friends and supporters to join us at the Muttart Conservatory to mark the summer solstice. There will be entertainment, education, good friends, great food and more!

We look forward to seeing you at this great night out.

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Location

Muttart Conservatory
9626 96A Street
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 28, 2013 by AEN

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Alberta Again Violates Caribou Policies With Today's Energy Leasing

Alberta Wilderness Association
24 Apr 2013

“Alberta Energy promotes caribou habitat disturbance by selling leases that drive new well sites, ignoring technology options to reduce existing footprint,” says Carolyn Campbell, AWA conservation specialist.  “In the Little Smoky range with over 95% disturbance, the government wages war on wolves and moose while encouraging more industry footprint that drives caribou population declines.” Read more »

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Posted April 24, 2013 by AEN

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AWA Tuesday Talk - Bat Conservation: White-nose Syndrome and Wind Turbines

Alberta Wilderness Association
May 14 2013 - 7:00pm

with Dr. R​obert Barclay

It's a tough time to be a bat!  Come learn about two conservation issues that are posing serious challenges for bat populations: White-nose syndrome and wind turbines.  We will be joined by Dr. Robert Barclay who will discuss the consequences of these two factors on Alberta species and ecosystems.

$5 Adults, $1 Children

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Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Hillhurst Room
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted April 11, 2013 by AEN

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Climb & Run for Wilderness

Alberta Wilderness Association
Apr 20 2013 (All day)

Celebrate Wild Alberta this Earth Day

Celebrate Wild Alberta this year at the Calgary Tower and the Best Earth Day Event in the West: The Alberta Wilderness Association’s 22nd Annual Climb & Run for Wilderness on April 20. People from babies in backpacks to 96 years old will be reaching new heights in support of Alberta’s wilderness legacy.

Events start at 8 a.m. and include: Read more »

Source: AWA Climb and Run For Wilderness

Location

Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted April 8, 2013 by AEN

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AWA Tuesday Talk: Hair Snares for Grizzly Bears — Monitoring Bears in Southwestern Alberta

Alberta Wilderness Association
Mar 26 2013 - 7:00pm

with Andrea Morehouse

Come learn about the Southwest Alberta Grizzly Bear Monitoring Project, a three year pilot project designed to non-invasively monitor grizzly bears both locally and at ecosystem scales. We will be joined by Andrea Morehouse who will speak about how the project takes advantage of a natural bear behavior—rubbing.

Cost: $5 Adults, $1 Children

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Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Hillhurst Room, AWA Office
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted February 6, 2013 by AEN

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AWA Tuesday Talk: Muskwa-Kechika - A Planning Success

Alberta Wilderness Association
Mar 5 2013 - 7:00pm

with Wayne Sawchuk

Join Wayne Sawchuk, well known conservationist, logger, guide, horseman, photographer, author, wilderness explorer, and motivational speaker as he tells the story of this Northern Rockies wilderness. Decades of adventurous winter and summer work, travel, and expeditions in the wilderness of the Northern Rockies and the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area will unfold in this success story.

Cost: $5 Adults, $1 Children

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Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Hillhurst Room, AWA Office
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted February 6, 2013 by AEN

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Stop Alberta Energy Leases in Threatened Little Smoky Caribou Range

Alberta Wilderness Association
6 Feb 2013

In violation of Alberta’s 2011 woodland caribou policy that places an immediate priority on maintaining caribou habitat, Alberta Energy plans auctions of new oil and gas leases within the Little Smoky caribou range on February 7, March 7 and April 25, 2013. This herd’s habitat is already 95% disturbed, according to Environment Canada. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) has issued an open letter to Alberta’s Energy Minister urging him to defer these lease sales as a step towards responsible habitat management for this herd at imminent risk of local extinction. Read more »

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Posted February 6, 2013 by AEN

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AWA Tuesday Talk: Finding Fish in Alberta’s Parkland & Boreal Rivers

Alberta Wilderness Association
Feb 12 2013 - 7:00pm

Finding Fish in Alberta’s Parkland and Boreal Rivers and What They’re Telling Us

with Dr. Michael Sullivan

Join Dr. Michael Sullivan of Alberta Fish and Wildlife and the University of Alberta as he looks at the state of Alberta fish in our prairie parkland and boreal streams.

Cost: $5 Adults, $1 Children

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Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Hillhurst Room, AWA Office
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted February 6, 2013 by AEN

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AWA Tuesday Talk: Greater Sage-grouse Partnership

Alberta Wilderness Association
Jan 29 2013 - 7:00pm

with Cliff Wallis, Sean Nichols, and Wonnita Andrus

Join us for the first talk of the New Year as we discuss the critically endangered Greater Sage-grouse in Alberta and what efforts we have underway to protect this unique and incredible prairie bird.  We will be joined by Cliff Wallis who will speak about his experiences with this prairie icon.

$5 Adults, $1 Children

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Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Hillhurst Room, AWA
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted January 8, 2013 by AEN

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ICYMI: Wildlands Advocate Vol. 20 No. 6

Alberta Wilderness Association

In case you missed it over the holidays, the latest issue of the Alberta Wilderness Association's Wild Lands Advocate is online.  Read more »

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Posted December 28, 2012 by AEN

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