Crowsnest Conservation Society
Paintbrush by R. Schneider
Upcoming Events
The Crowsnest Conservation Society is a Nature Alberta Member Club and are committed to preserving the beauty and biodiversity of the Crowsnest Pass and its surrounding areas. Seeking to inspire and engage individuals and communities to take meaningful steps towards environmental conservation, they host events for the public throughout the year. View more details on their upcoming events and ways to get involved on their website here: www.crowsnestconservation.ca
Community Speaker Event: Wildlife Photography
Date: Thursday August 1, 2024 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm).
Location: Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Foyer and Theatre, Hwy 3 Crowsnest Pass, Blairmore, AB.
Details: Pick up your camera and learn about documenting your surroundings with Internationally-awarded wildlife and conservation photographer John Launstein! Discover how he started his journey and how you can find and capture wildlife in their unguarded state. Stay after the event for an informal reception and chat with fellow attendees and our speaker over complimentary dessert and beverages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Guided Bird Walk
Date: August 2nd & 3rd, 2024 from 7:30-10:00 am.
Location: Gazebo Park, 13019 20 Ave, Blairmore, AB.
Details: Join Crowsnest Conservation Staff for a morning walk to view some of the varieties of birds that make a home in our region. Appreciate the vistas and learn about local feathered creatures! A great event for the whole family. Be sun safe, prepare for hot weather, and bring bug spray. All participants must pre-register by calling Denise at 403-563-0773.
Wildflowers and Weeds Guided Walk
Date: August 10, 2024 from 9:00-11:00 am.
Location: Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill parking lot, 202 Powderkeg Drive, Blairmore, AB.
Details: Join Crowsnest Conservation Staff for a morning walk to view some of the varieties of wildflowers that bloom in our region. Appreciate the beauty of the area and learn about local flora. Bring some friends, water and snacks. Enjoy this historic landscape and take part in curbing invasive species. Participants are asked to bring gloves. Be sun safe and prepare for hot weather.
CCS River Clean-up
Date: September 14, 2024
Location: TBA
Details: Calling all nature lovers and community heroes: It's time to roll up your sleeves and make a splash for the environment. Join our Riverside Cleanup Event and be part of the change.