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Alberta Parks Face the Loss of Park Interpreters
Alberta Parks may lose most of their park interpreters. Kate Corrigan explains why interpreters matter and why we should keep them.
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Alberta Parks to Remain Protected
BY RICHARD SCHNEIDER
Break out the champagne, it’s time to celebrate! Minister Nixon has rescinded the government’s plan to delist 164 parks from Alberta’s park system. He could hardly have done otherwise.
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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Alberta Red-necks — Grebes, That Is
BY NICK CARTER
Although the courtship of red-necked grebes is one of nature’s great shows, it often goes unappreciated. The same goes for other grebe species. These birds generally do not inspire the same sense of northern majesty that loons do. Nor are they synonymous with Alberta wetlands the way ducks and geese are. But grebes are just as much a part of our lakes and ponds as all those other birds.
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Alberta Volunteer Amphibian Monitoring Program
Alberta Conservation Association
Volunteer opportunity to contribute data as a citizen scientist
Alberta’s Coal Policy Reinstated
Today’s announcement demonstrates that grassroots voices can make a real difference in ensuring that Alberta’s special places remain protected.
This is s a welcome reprieve for future development in the Eastern Slopes. We urge concerned citizens to continue to press for a full stop on exploration and development activities until public consultation is completed and appropriate protections are in place.
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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’s “Other” Woodpeckers
BY NICK CARTER
Alberta is rich in woodpeckers, from common backyard visitors like the little downy woodpecker to the crow-sized pileated woodpecker with its flaming crest and manic voice. But there are a couple of interesting species that often get overlooked.
Alberta’s Bull Trout Need Our Respect — and Our Help
BY JENNIFER EARLE
Bull trout seem to be the Rodney Dangerfield of fish — they get no respect. They are the official provincial fish of Alberta, yet this distinction hasn’t served them particularly well. They are listed as Threatened under both provincial and federal legislation. So how did we get here?
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ALMS 2022 Annual Conference
Alberta Lake Management Society
September 28-29, 2022
St. Albert
ALMS 2022 Annual Conference
Sept 28 & 29
St. Albert
ALMS 2023 Annual Conference
Alberta Lake Management Society
Sylvan Lake, AB
Sep 12-13
ALMS Fall Webinar Series
Recordings now available
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Amphibians & Reptiles Presentation by Kris Kendell, ACA
Thurs, June 2 at 7 PM
Zoom – Pre-registration is required
Not being recorded so mark your calendar!
Annual General Meeting
Red Deer River Naturalists
Thurs, Jan 26 at 7 pm
Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Annual Sharp-Tailed Grouse Watch
Wainwright Wildlife Society
Wainwright, AB
mid-April – mid-May
Annual Sharp-Tailed Grouse Watch ’23
Wainwright Wildlife Society
Wainwright, AB
mid-April – mid-May
ANPC Monthly Lunchtime Webinar Mini-Series
Alberta Native Plant Council
Online Presentation
Jan 16, 12 PM
ANPC Monthly Lunchtime Webinar Mini-Series
Alberta Native Plant Council
Online Presentation
Apr 17, 12 PM
ANPC Monthly Lunchtime Webinar Mini-Series
Alberta Native Plant Council
Online Presentation
Feb 13, 12 PM
ANPC Monthly Lunchtime Webinar Mini-Series – Feb
Alberta Native Plant Council
Online Presentation
Mar 12, 12 PM
Arctic Grayling: The Jewel of Canada’s Northern Waters
BY JESSICA REILLY
I spend my free time studying Arctic grayling, and it captures every ounce of my curiosity. Arctic grayling have striking colouration with large dorsal fins reminiscent of a marine sailfish. They are aggressive feeders and fun to catch on a fly. In studying them, we learn more about the ancient processes that led to the rich mosaic of biodiversity around us today.
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Arctic Seabirds as Sentinels of Change
Recording Now Available
Red Deer River Naturalists
Art of Seeing – Using nature photography, art and observation to feel better
Nature Calgary Speaker Series
Wed, Sept 21 at 7:30 PM
Art Show “Ponds, Coulees, & Creeks”
Open 12 pm – 5 pm weekdays until mid June
TREX Gallery, Medicine Hat
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