Aug
07
2019
Alberta Wilderness Association
Aug
24
2019
Birds, Rocks, Hills and Fields
Aug 24 2019 - 9:30am
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Join AWA on a driving tour as we meander our way through various locations that exhibit Alberta’s phenomenal wilderness and wildlife, the unique geology of the Porcupine Hills, and a site visit to an abandoned well under the responsibility of the Orphan Well Association. Come out for a great day of exploring, and learn more about your backyard!
Registration: $25
Registration cost for all events during the month of August will include a lifetime membership with AWA. Read more about Birds, Rocks, Hills and Fields
Location
First Stop:
Frank Lake
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Jul
25
2019
Fortress Ski Hill Should Not Truck Mountain Water to Calgary
Fortress Mountain ski hill is proposing to remove 50 million liters per year of water flowing into Kananaskis’ Galatea Creek and truck it to a Calgary water bottling facility. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) strongly opposes this water use and calls on Fortress ski hill to withdraw its proposal. Read more about Fortress Ski Hill Should Not Truck Mountain Water to Calgary
Sep
21
2019
Whaleback Fall Hike
Sep 21 2019 - 9:00am
Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall with an exploration of the Whaleback. The rocky ridges and rolling forested hills of the Whaleback are picturesque, and represent a vital landscape within southern Alberta that is sure not to disappoint. Join Nick Pink and Conservation Specialist Nissa Petterson as they explore this beautiful Montane wilderness during its full fall brilliance!
Cost: $25 AWA Members/ $50 Non-members
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging hilly terrain; good hiking shoes required and long pants recommended. Read more about Whaleback Fall Hike
Location
Whaleback
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Aug
09
2019
Porcupine Hills Summer Hike
Aug 9 2019 - 10:00am
The Porcupine Hills are a spectacular piece of Alberta’s wilderness; from rolling forested hills, countless limber pines, and meadows of beautiful wildflowers, this landscape has it all! What better way to spend a summer’s day than exploring this area with Conservation Specialist Joanna Skrajny.
$25.00 for AWA Members / $50.00 for Non-members
Location
Porcupine Hills
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Jul
10
2019
AWA Letter: Westslope Cutthroat Trout Recovery Strategy and Action Plan
Read the Alberta Wildereness Association's response to the federal government's call for input on their draft Recovery Strategy and Action Plan for the Alberta Populations of Westslope Cutthroat Trout: Read more about AWA Letter: Westslope Cutthroat Trout Recovery Strategy and Action Plan
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
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
Sep
13
2019
Wild West Saloon
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
Location
AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Jul
20
2019
Bighorn Ram Ridge Hike
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
Location
Ram Ridge
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Jun
26
2019
Motorcycle Club Fined for Killing Threatened Fish
Brooks Motorcycle Club and its Vice President have been fined a total of $70,000 under the Species at Risk Act and the Fisheries Act for organizing a motocross race that crossed through North and South Racehorse Creeks several times, seriously harming and causing the death of young bull trout and threatened westslope cutthroat trout. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) applauds the decision for defending Alberta’s imperiled native trout and upholding the intent of the Species at Risk Act, as well as recognizing the damage that motorized use can have on fish habitat. Read more about Motorcycle Club Fined for Killing Threatened Fish
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