My BIG Alberta Backyard
Alberta is a great place to live. It’s a big beautiful province full of all kinds of natural wonders. This is where we introduce you to the diversity of wildlife, and unique and interesting wild spaces, that are part of your BIG Alberta Backyard.
My BIG Alberta Backyard – Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary
The Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary is a Migratory Bird Sanctuary located in the aspen parkland in Red Deer. Learn all about this sanctuary and the Kerry Wood Nature Centre!
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Beaver Hill Biosphere Reserve
The Beaver Hill Biosphere Reserve is a unique area located east of Edmonton in the knob and kettle transition zone between parkland and boreal regions.
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Waterton Biosphere Reserve
The Waterton Biosphere Reserve is located in southwestern Alberta, where the prairies meet the Rocky Mountains. Find out what a biosphere reserve is and what type of wildlife you will find in Waterton!
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Grande Prairie Trumpeter Swan IBA
The Grande Prairie Trumpeter Swan IBA is located near the city of Grande Prairie in the Saskatoon Island Provincial Park, just a quick 25-minute drive from the city centre. It has several lakes that many species of birds call home every year.
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The Importance of Alberta’s Protected Areas
Learn all about the protected areas of Alberta and why they are important!
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Bunchberry Meadows
Learn all about Bunchberry Meadows, a natural area west of Edmonton that is wonderful to visit!
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Grasslands
Learn all about the Grasslands region here!
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Rocky Mountains
Learn all about the Rocky Mountains here!
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Larch Sanctuary
Learn all about the Larch Sanctuary, a natural area in Edmonton!
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Rocky Mountain Lakes
Learn about the jewels of the Rockies!
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Nature Alberta's 50th Anniversary
In celebration of Nature Alberta’s 50th Anniversary year, through April 2021, Individual Nature Alberta Lifetime Memberships are only $10! Nature needs our help now more than ever — and there’s never been a better time to show your support!