Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Nov
05
2008

Cross Conservation Area: Conservation Cuisine

Nov 5 2008 - 2:00am to 4:00am

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

The 100 mile diet is possible! Local foods advocate, chef, poet and author Dee Hobsbawn-Smith will serve up firsthand information on sourcing local food and the importance of eating regionally. Get the scoop on why the slow food movement is taking seed and how you can dish it up at home!

Date: Tuesday, November 4th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $10/adult Read more about Cross Conservation Area: Conservation Cuisine

Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area — Belvedere House
Box 20, Site 23, RR8
T2J 2T9 Calgary , AB
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Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Food Issues
Oct
22
2008

Cross Conservation Area: Aboriginal History in the Foothills

Oct 22 2008 - 1:00am to 3:00am

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Join Archeologist Brian Vivian, for insight into the cultural history of the local area before European contact. View artifacts found on the Conservation Area and discover the stories they tell of Aboriginal land use in the Foothills. Step back in time to when the buffalo roamed these hills!

Date: Tuesday, October 21st
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $10/adult

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Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area — Belvedere House
Box 20, Site 23, RR8
T2J 2T9 Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Indigienous Peoples Issues
Oct
04
2008

Cross Conservation Area: Watercolours in Nature Journaling

Oct 4 2008 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Discover the joy of watercolour painting and nature journaling. Trish Savill, journaling expert, will inspire you drop by drop with various journaling techniques and ideas. Splash colour into your nature observations with this introduction to watercolours and come away with an inspiring creation.

Date: Saturday, October 4th
Time: 1:00 - 3:30pm
Cost: $10/adult Read more about Cross Conservation Area: Watercolours in Nature Journaling

Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area — Belvedere House
Box 20, Site 23, RR8
T2J 2T9 Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Oct
31
2008

Cross Conservation Area: Halloween's a Hoot

Oct 31 2008 - 1:30am to 3:30am

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Join us for an eerie evening of creepy crafts, ghoulish games and a walk in the woods. Meet Oberon, the Great Horned Owl, practice echolocating like a bat, and uncover secrets of animals that are scary by nature. Dress up if you like and bring a bag to collect terrible treats.

Date: Thursday, October 30th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $8/adult, $4/child Read more about Cross Conservation Area: Halloween's a Hoot

Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area — Belvedere House
Box 20, Site 23, RR8
T2J 2T9 Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Oct
10
2008

Cross Conservation Area: Once Upon a Grassland...

Oct 10 2008 - 12:30am to 2:00am

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Get lost in story with Lana Skauge, professional singer, actor and storyteller.  The grasslands will come alive during a short stroll at dusk, with tales of its inhabitants. Witness the magic of words and imagination in a bedtime story you and your child will never forget! Please dress for the weather.

Date: Thursday, October 9th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Cost: $8/adult, $4/child Read more about Cross Conservation Area: Once Upon a Grassland...

Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area — Belvedere House
Box 20, Site 23, RR8
T2J 2T9 Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Climate Change
Sep
18
2008

Cross Conservation Area: Reconnecting with Nature

Sep 18 2008 - 12:30am to 2:30am

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Join the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) for a hands-on evening of exploration and outdoor fun. Learn about ‘Nature Deficit Disorder' and the implications it has on children, society, and the environment. This indoor/outdoor program includes lots of interactive activities and a short nature hike for the whole family. 

Date: Wednesday, September 17th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $8/adult, $4/child Read more about Cross Conservation Area: Reconnecting with Nature

Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area — Belvedere House
Box 20, Site 23, RR8
T2J 2T9 Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Environment & Society
Jun
10
2008

CPAWS Calgary/Banff Chapter Meeting: Wildlife Corridors

Jun 10 2008 - 1:30am to 3:00am

CPAWS Calgary/Banff Chapter

Monthly Chapter Meetings

A new presentation on conservation or environmental issues every month.

Free Admission, everyone welcome! Read more about CPAWS Calgary/Banff Chapter Meeting: Wildlife Corridors

Location

Mountain Equipment Co-op Calgary Store
830 10 Avenue SW
Calgary , AB
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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Wildlife Protection
Land Management & Stewardship
May
23
2008

Cross Conservation Education Program: Wildlife Corridors - The Final Report

May 23 2008 - 2:00am to 4:00am

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Dr. Michael Quinn of the Miistakis Institute and the U of C’s Faculty of Environmental Design, and researchers Chris Selvig and Jonathon Schmidt, will provide an overview of the 2007 wildlife corridor study final report. Ten wildlife monitoring cameras captured over 100,000 images and 13 mammal species. The final report includes maps showing potential wildlife habitat and connectivity surrounding the Cross Conservation Area. Read more about Cross Conservation Education Program: Wildlife Corridors - The Final Report

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Wildlife Protection
Jun
04
2008

Cross Conservation Education Program: Connecting Your Child with Nature

Jun 4 2008 - 2:00am to 4:00am

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Richard Louv’s book ‘Last Child in the Woods’ has helped open our eyes to the concept of Nature Deficit Disorder and its implications. Join Gareth Thomson, seasoned environmental educator, to find out how to help your children explore nature, using a complementary ‘tool kit.’ Please come prepared to spend time outdoors!

Date: Tuesday, June 3rd
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 Read more about Cross Conservation Education Program: Connecting Your Child with Nature

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Environmental Education

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