Biodiversity and Wildlife

Dec
30
2008

10th Annual 'Capture the Wild' Photography Contest Deadline

Dec 30 2008 (All day)

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Calgary/Banff Chapter

CPAWS would like to invite all photographers to check out our 10th Annual Capture the Wild Photography Contest.

Be creative, find inspirations in wilderness and enjoy “capturing” the great outdoors! We look forward to seeing your photos! Read more about 10th Annual 'Capture the Wild' Photography Contest Deadline

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Nov
01
2008

Boom for Whom? Panel with Barlow, Schindler & Nikiforuk

Nov 1 2008 - 2:00am

Council of Canadians

Free Public Panel with

Maude Barlow, Dr. David Schindler & Andrew Nikiforik

Come out on Hallow’s eve for some haunting insight into the state of Canada’s natural resources.

For more info contact [email protected] Read more about Boom for Whom? Panel with Barlow, Schindler & Nikiforuk

Location

Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe
10111 Bellamy Hill
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Council of Canadians
Fresh Water
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Economics
Energy
Sep
17
2008

EnCana’s Ninth Appearance in Court on Wildlife Act Charges

Southern Alberta Group for the Environment • Federation of Alberta Naturalists • Alberta Wilderness Association • Nature Canada • Grasslands Naturalists

Calgary (September 18, 2008) – With the hearing into EnCana’s application to drill 1,275 wells in the Suffield National Wildlife Area less than three weeks away, another related scenario continues to unfold. On September 18, EnCana appears in Medicine Hat Court for the ninth time on charges related to installing a section of pipeline in the National Wildlife Area without a permit. EnCana has pled not guilty, and during the September 18 appearance, a trial date is to be set. Read more about EnCana’s Ninth Appearance in Court on Wildlife Act Charges

Biodiversity and Wildlife
Conventional Oil & Gas
Alberta Wilderness Association
Southern Alberta Group for the Environment
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

Read more about Cross Conservation Area: Aboriginal History in the Foothills>

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
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
Aug
16
2008

NCC Habitat Restoration: Weeds and Waterfowl

Aug 16 2008 - 4:00pm

Nature Conservancy of Canada

What: Volunteers will spend a day exploring the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) Lowden Springs property and ridding this low-lying moraine habitat of invasive plant species including Canada Thistle. In addition, volunteers will be treated to a tour of the lake property and will learn about Rumsey Moraine, the largest uninterrupted Aspen Parkland habitat left in the world.

When: Saturday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. Read more about NCC Habitat Restoration: Weeds and Waterfowl

Location

Lowden Springs Property near Stettler , AB
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Biodiversity and Wildlife

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