A Community Connected by a Love of Nature
Alberta is home to incredible natural spaces comprised of beautiful and varied landscapes, and rich biodiversity reflected in our abundant and diverse flora and fauna. Across the province, natural history clubs and their members are engaging Albertans in the conservation and appreciation of this natural heritage. Nature Alberta represents a network of these natural history organizations in Alberta.
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FEATURE STORY
Can Smartphones Kill Trout?
BY MICHAEL SULLIVAN
Unlike birders, we fish lovers can seldom go to a lake or river and simply “see” a fish. To see one, we usually need to catch it. The question is: can occasional losses from catch-and-release fishing be safely ignored or are they a cause for concern?
It turns out that this question is harder to answer than one might expect.
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News
Red Deer River Naturalists Christmas Bird Count
December 20th, 2020
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Lac La Biche Birding Society Christmas Bird Count
December 19th, 2020
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Edmonton Nature Club Speaker Series: Defend Our Parks
December 4th, 2020
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Edmonton Nature Club Christmas Bird Count
December 20th, 2020
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Buffalo Lake Nature Club Christmas Bird Counts
Join the Buffalo Lake Nature Club for three Christmas Bird Counts this winter!!
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Beaverhill Bird Observatory BirdSmart Program
The Beaverhill Bird Observatory offers an exciting education outreach program called BirdSmart! Learn more here!
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Can Smartphones Kill Trout?
BY MICHAEL SULLIVAN
Unlike birders, we fish lovers can seldom go to a lake or river and simply “see” a fish. To see one, we usually need to catch it. The question is: can occasional losses from catch-and-release fishing be safely ignored or are they a cause for concern?
It turns out that this question is harder to answer than one might expect.
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Alberta’s Conservation Data Centre Needs Help
BY LINDA KERSHAW
Most Canadians aren’t aware of the national network of Conservation Data Centres (CDCs) that operate across the country under the umbrella of NatureServe Canada. Each province or territory has its own CDC, with the exception of Atlantic Canada which has a regional system. Alberta’s CDC is referred to as the Alberta Conservation Information Management Centre (ACIMS).
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Alberta Provincial Parks and Natural Areas Face Closure: A Nature Alberta Perspective
BY RICHARD SCHNEIDER
The Alberta government has announced its intention to remove 164 of 473 sites from the Alberta parks system. This move is part of a broader initiative to reduce government spending.
Nature Alberta is opposed to this proposal for several reasons.
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Are the 164 Alberta Parks slated for removal really "under-utilized"? CBC investigates government claims that Albertans aren't using these areas. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-parks-delisting-campground-usage-data-1.5819906?fbclid=IwA...
Nature Alberta Executive Director Richard Schneider also weighs in on ongoing government messaging changes, and what you can do to make your opinion heard in our blog: naturealberta.ca/defend-our-parks/
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The province would not provide information on campground usage to CBC News but another group obtained some data through freedom of information."What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness."
- John Steinbeck
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The Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Center Society are hosting an 'Ask a Naturalist' event on Wednesday December 9th from 7-8pm! The event will take place on Facebook live and you can join in to ask local bird enthusiast, Ken Orich, any bird related questions you may have!
Find out more at this link: naturecentre.ca/events/2020/12/09/winter-birds
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Join local birding enthusiast & Lethbridge Christmas Bird Count Organizer Ken Orich in this engaging online presentation about the winter birds of Southern Alberta. Learn some tips on how to identify ...Waxwings, chickadees and other types of wildlife can be exciting to catch glimpses of as they wander through your yard, and ultimately feels even better when you manage to capture a picture. Share pictures of your backyard visitors in the comments below!
Start planning your backyard nature journey with our Urban Nature resources > naturealberta.ca/support-urban-nature/
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Nature Alberta Magazine offers informative and engaging features on conservation issues, Alberta’s diverse array of plant and wildlife species, personal accounts of nature experiences — even a section especially for kids to learn about special places in Alberta and get their nature questions answered.
Recently redesigned, this full-colour magazine has 40 pages of insider insights, featuring fascinating species and landscapes from all corners of our province. A one-year subscription fee of $30 covers the cost of printing and delivery of four issues. Give a gift subscription (or sign up for yourself) before Christmas and the first issue will arrive in January.
Purchase a Nature Alberta Magazine subscription and enjoy all year long! nature-alberta.square.site/product/nature-alberta-magazine-print-version-annual-subscription/2?cp...
Give a gift full of surprises that they receive four times a year!
Nature Alberta Magazine offers informative and engaging features on conservation issues, Alberta’s diverse array of plant and wildlife species, personal accounts of nature experiences — even a section especially for kids to learn about special places in Alberta and get their nature questions answered.
Recently redesigned, this full-colour magazine has 40 pages of insider insights, featuring fascinating species and landscapes from all corners of our province. A one-year subscription fee of $30 covers the cost of printing and delivery of four issues. Give a gift subscription (or sign up for yourself) before Christmas and the first issue will arrive in January.
Purchase a Nature Alberta Magazine subscription and enjoy all year long! nature-alberta.square.site/product/nature-alberta-magazine-print-version-annual-subscription/2?cp...
In celebration of Nature Alberta’s 50 anniversary, Individual Lifetime Memberships are only $10 for a limited time!
Purchase a $10 Lifetime Membership as a gift and your loved one will receive a beautiful card in the mail letting them know about their new Nature Alberta membership, personalized with a message from you. (And get your own lifetime membership if you haven't already!)
Every membership adds another voice in support of protecting Alberta’s natural history. At that price, Lifetime Memberships make great stocking stuffers for everyone on your list!
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🎄 Christmas is one month away! What are you giving the nature lover on your list?
Great reads make great gifts: The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Alberta looks as good on the coffee table as on the reference shelf. The budding lepidopterist on your list will love flipping through 879 colourful photographs in Alberta Butterflies. Everything your family member with a lake lot needs to know is covered in Living on the Waterfront. And anyone can make their backyard a haven for biodiversity with NatureScape Alberta.
And it’s not all reference books. You’ll also find stirring accounts of wildlife species including wolves, falcons, buffalo, and moose, as well as the history of conservation in Alberta.
Check out the entire Nature Alberta library for inspiration! nature-alberta.square.site/shop/books/4
(DON'T DELAY! Canada Post is anticipating higher than average mail volume this year, so placing your order as soon as possible will help ensure delivery before Christmas.)
The Beaver Hills is a biodiversity hotspot and is a unique geomorphological feature that's located just east of Edmonton.
Supporting both boreal forest species (moose, black bear, lynx) and parkland species (sharp-tailed grouse, mule deer) including up to 48 mammals, 152 birds and 8 amphibians and reptiles.
The Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society is hosting their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday December 9th from 7:00-8:30pm!
They will have special guest, Yousif Attia (Christmas Bird Count Canada (CBC) Coordinator from Birds Canada), speaking at the event as well as the organizer for the Calgary Christmas Bird Count, Phil Cram.
This event is free but registration is required. Come and learn all about the Christmas Bird Count and its history and how you can be involved this year! theweaselhead.com/weaselhead-agm-christmas-bird-count-presentation/
Weaselhead AGM & Christmas Bird Count Presentation - Weaselhead Preservation Society
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Weaselhead AGM 2020 with guest presentation on the Christmas Bird Count December 9, 2020 7:00-8:30pm Sign on at 6:50pm for slideshow presentation Online via...Join Us!
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