A huge flock of snow geese gather on a pond in Alberta, getting ready for their trip to the Arctic tundra. LEO DE GROOT

Why are there so many snow geese around in the spring?

22 April 2024

Nature Kids! get the goods on geese, in the latest issue of Nature Alberta Magazine!

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Fluffy Canada goose goslings cuddle together in the Alberta summertime. RICHARD SCHNEIDER

How do geese spend their year?

22 April 2024

Nature Kids! get the goods on geese, in the latest issue of Nature Alberta Magazine!

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Spring is in the Air – Breeding Birds in Alberta

11 April 2024

Recorded Presentation
Speaker: Jan Wijmenga
Host: Nature Alberta

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Hoary Marmot by Tony LePrieur - The largest squirrel species in Alberta, the hoary marmot, hibernates by sleeping in a burrow all winter. TONY LEPRIEUR

What is hibernation?

20 February 2024

Hibernation is not just a deep sleep; there are different kinds including brumation, torpor, and true hibernation.

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Even on the coldest days of the year, red squirrels stay active, keeping themselves warm by cuddling up in their nests between snack breaks. TONY LEPRIEUR

What do Squirrels do in Winter?

20 February 2024

The winter survival strategies of different squirrel species in Alberta.

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A Hoot With Alberta Owls

21 November 2023

Recorded Presentation
Speaker: Stephanie Weizenbach
Host: Nature Alberta

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Why do larch trees change colour and drop their needles?

24 October 2023

Larch turns a beautiful golden yellow in autumn, but by Halloween it looks bare and spooky — just right for the season!

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Which nocturnal animals are we likely to see on Halloween night?

24 October 2023

Depending on where in Alberta you live, your Halloween night could be accompanied by the spooky sounds!

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Owls of Alberta

28 August 2023

How many owls are found in Alberta? View the full list here!

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How do bats find their food?

14 July 2023

A little brown bat can consume 600 mosquitoes, and eat more than half of their body weight in insects every night!

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Nature Alberta's 50th Anniversary

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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!