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 – Jasper National Park
Nature Kids! Explore the sights and species of Jasper National Park.
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Animals of Autumn
As autumn winds blow in and the leaves begin to change colour, let’s learn about some wonderfully spooky animals that live in Alberta.
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Lush green trees, sparkling blue lakes, and towering old mountains – a place you won’t forget.
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Listening to Nature
Nature Alberta’s Parton, John Acorn, has shared his do-it-yourself (DIY) Listening Lid with us!
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Winter Animal Tracking
In the winter, animals leave tracks everywhere they go. Their tracks leave lots of hints. Was it a deer or a coyote that walked through? Were they in a group or alone? You can learn lots in information by being a nature detective and examining wildlife tracks.
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – NatureHood
It’s time to explore your NatureHood! Not sure where to start or what to look for? Start with reading this article!
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Kleskun Hill Natural Area
Learn all about the small area of badlands up north near Grande Prairie: the Kleskun Hills.
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Midland Provincial Park
Midland Provincial Park, just outside Drumheller, is most famous for the fossils that have been discovered there.
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My BIG Alberta Backyard – Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in Calgary is one of the smallest Migratory Bird Sanctuaries covering only 36 hectares.
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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!
Read MoreNature 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!